Data Analyst
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation TrustÂ
YOU MAKE US MORE
Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
At Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.
For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.
We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.
And we’re just getting started.
Construction is well underway on our groundbreaking new centre in Camden, a joint initiative between Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity This modern, flexible facility will bring together eye care, research, and education under one roof—enabling transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.
Could you be part of this future? Make us more.
Job overview
Please note we may close this advert early if we receive an exceptionally high volume of applications.
Are you passionate about making a difference to people's lives? Do you have an eye for detail and natural aptitude for numbers?
Are you looking for a role that allows you to work flexibly and grow your data and coding skills in a supportive environment?
Important information for candidates
Please read and follow these instructions carefully, because they will determine whether you are longlisted and/or shortlisted. In the Supporting Information section of your application, please ensure that you clearly answer only these four questions:
1. Â Â Why are you applying for this post? [max 100 words]
2. Â Â Please give up to three examples from your experience that show how you meet the requirements of this role [max 700 words]
3. Â Â If you have used AI in your application, please describe how [max 50 words]
4. Â Â Our Trust values are excellence, equity, and kindness. Tell us about a situation where you demonstrated one of these values in practice [max 100 words]
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete Stage 1, an online task scheduled for 12–14 November. Successful candidates will then be invited to attend Stage 2 interviews, expected to take place in person on Tuesday 25 November.
Advert
Moorfields Eye Hospital is one of the oldest and largest ophthalmology providers in the UK, providing care across a network of over 20 sites across London and the southeast.
The quality, service improvement and sustainability (QSIS) team are seeking a data analyst to join the team. The QSIS team deliver a range of improvement projects across Moorfields, supporting outpatients, theatres, quality and digital innovation programmes. Moorfields is on an exceptionally exciting journey over the next few years, with the implementation of a new electronic patient record (EPR) system in 2026 and the move to our new state-of-the-art hospital in 2027. Â
We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is technical and numerate, with strong Excel and SQL skills, and good communication skills. The post-holder will be working in the informatics function of our team, supporting project delivery by using data to find efficiencies, drive informed decisions and improve patient outcomes.Â
Our office is based at Old Street, London and we offer flexible hybrid working, expected 1-2 days a week on site. You will also have access to training and development opportunities, including SQL coding, data analysis, project management and improvement methodologies. Â
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference, work in a supportive team, and grow your skills and NHS career, please apply today.Â
Working for our organisation
What’s in it for You?
At Moorfields, we invest in you—your growth, your wellbeing, your future.
You’ll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:
•   Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
•   Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
•   24/7 independent counselling support
•   Career-long learning and development opportunities
•   Excellent transport connections
•   Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
•   Free Pilates classes
•   Full support and training to develop your skills
And so much more! Â To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main responsibilities
Analytical service & insight
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Capture information from relevant stakeholders and transfer to intelligence.
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Provide detailed interpretation and recommendations relating to analysis.
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Provide advice and guidance to senior staff and service managers on the interpretation of information reports.
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Support, and lead where appropriate, delivery of information and performance reporting that enables services to track performance against agreed targets.
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Make key stakeholders aware of any issues with relevant datasets, for example highlighting data quality issues, explaining terminology and investigating irregularities.
Performance & information
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Liaise with stakeholders to follow up omissions, errors and data inconsistencies.
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Develop and maintain regular reporting for both internal and external recipients, pursuing automation where appropriate.
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Ensure managers and clinicians have the information they require to deliver high quality services for patients.
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Provide statistical analysis of trends within performance data, highlighting variances and supporting decision making and improvement.
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Manipulate and analyse data using advanced Excel skills, including combining data from multiple sources, producing statistics, pivot tables and graphs.
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Extract and manipulate data from the trust’s data warehouse using TSQL on Microsoft SQL Management Studio.
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Support the scoping of new datasets by testing and auditing clinical systems and verifying data outputs.
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Conduct in-person audits, such as time and motion data collection in clinics and theatres, and support projects where appropriate.
Communication & engagement
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Deputise for Line Manager at meetings/forums relevant to your area.
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Present verbal and written reports and represent the QSIS team at internal and external meetings.
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Participate in discussions to determine appropriate performance measures and translate business needs into metrics.
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Share knowledge with the QSIS team and colleagues when relevant to your work area and/or trust-wide transformation projects.
People & performance
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Role model Moorfields’ values and behaviour framework.
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Support the QSIS team with administrative processes such as liaising with IT and suppliers regarding issues raised.
Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.
Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected].
https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us