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From the employer's advert, checked 27 October 2026.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors as “Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust” (Skilled Worker). Register checked 23 October 2026.
About the job
Job summary
We are inviting expressions of interest from experienced analysts and developers currently employed by NHS Trusts or other organisations within the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Integrated Care System (ICS) geographical area,who can turn complex cancer data into practical operational intelligence. Working closely with the STH Cancer Turnaround Director, SYB Cancer Alliance and clinical and operational colleagues at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, this role will help develop the insight needed to understand performance, identify constraints, model recovery options and monitor service improvement.
This is much more than a retrospective reporting role. The postholder will build and develop analytical tools that help teams understand what is driving performance, what needs to change and whether recovery interventions are delivering the intended benefits.
We are particularly interested in colleagues who can demonstrate advanced analytical and development skills; experience using SQL and Power BI or comparable business intelligence tools; confidence in interpreting complex operational data; and the ability to work independently with clinicians, managers and senior leaders. Knowledge of NHS cancer pathways and performance standards would be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
Develop integrated cancer pathway intelligence across tumour groups, pathway stages, treatment modalities and waiting times.
Create and maintain Power BI dashboards, robust datasets and analytical products using advanced SQL and other appropriate tools.
Develop demand, capacity, activity and productivity models, forward trajectories and scenario analysis to support credible recovery plans.
Identify emerging operational risks, bottlenecks and unwarranted variation, translating findings into clear options for clinical and operational teams.
Work collaboratively with Trust and Cancer Information Services teams, and Cancer Alliance colleagues to strengthen data definitions, validation, information governance and sustainable development.
Job responsibilities
This opportunity is open across South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw (SYB). The appointment will be for six months in the first instance, either as a fixed-term contract or as a secondment where supported by the applicants current line manager, with the potential for permanent recruitment in the future, subject to approvals. The postholder will be embedded within the Corporate Cancer team at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and contribute directly to a priority recovery programme. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements, including full-time or part-time hours and on-site or remote working. The role will work in partnership with corporate information colleagues, the Cancer Alliance and support the Trusts developing Power BI environment.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract or secondment basis for a period of 6 months, in the first instance, due to the post being externally funded. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the ongoing source of the external funding and the requirement for the post to be maintained.
Please note all existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis. This must first be agreed with your current line manager.
About the employer
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Please note: This is a fixed term / secondment opportunity and is open only to applicants currently employed by the NHS within the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) ICS geographical area. Applications from individuals employed outside this area will not be considered at this time.
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