Information Analyst
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
£32,073 – £39,043 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£41,700
Going rate
Offer is 0.8× the going rate
This role may qualify only on a lower rate
Anyone can use the standard rate, and the pay is below it. If you are a new entrant or a PhD holder, you can use a lower rate, and the pay clears the new entrant rate. On the jobs board, Standard hides roles like this and the new entrant rate shows them as Possible at most. The advertised pay goes up to £39,043.
In 2025, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust assigned 8 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 3544 jobs, according to the Home Office.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3544 Data analysts Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses |
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Also possible | £38,400 Clears | £43,900 Misses | £49,400 Misses | £54,900 Misses |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
The Information Analyst will play a key role in supporting performance management, service improvement and transformation programmes across the Specialist Hospitals Clinical Group (SHCG). Working within the SHCG Performance Team, the post holder will provide high-quality business intelligence, analytical insight and reporting solutions to support operational and strategic decision-making. The role will focus on developing and enhancing performance reporting, automating routine information processes, and delivering meaningful analysis that enables services to improve productivity, efficiency and patient outcomes.
The post holder will work closely with operational, clinical and management teams, using data from Epic Caboodle, the MFT Data Warehouse and other information sources to develop dashboards, undertake service evaluations, monitor performance and support delivery of key organisational objectives. The role offers a structured analytical development pathway, enabling the post holder to build specialist business intelligence and data analytics expertise while contributing to a data-driven culture across SHCG.
Job description
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.
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Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.
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Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in numerate discipline or equivalent relevant
- ECDL or progress towards
Desirable
- NHS experience
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Significant informatics experience
- Experience of being responsible for producing complex numerical analysis studies
- Provide highly-complex information to senior managers and the ability to explain findings and discuss any issues
- Able to interpret information received and react appropriately
- Advanced keyboard skills MS Office skills to advanced level
- Able to apply good statistical techniques
- Well-developed database querying skills
- Well-developed understanding of relational database structure
- SQL script-writing skills
- Good understanding of current issues in the specialist area, including financial issues
- Good understanding of data protection, FOI and Caldicott Guidance
- Good understanding of current information issues in thespecialist area
- Able to provide advice and support in the specialist area
- Able to provide advice and support in the specialist area
- Ability to work towards tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure
- Self-motivated individual
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Good communication skills - able to communicate at all levels in the Trust and with external agencies
Desirable
- HRG grouper
- NHS informatics experience
- In-depth knowledge of information flows within the NHS
- In-depth knowledge of NHS Data Definitions
- In-depth knowledge of NHS PAS, data flows and information sources
- Good understanding of current information issues in the NHS
About the employer
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to shape your career.With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you're part of something bigger from day one.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Data analysts (SOC 3544) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~80k in sample- Offer £32,073–39,043
- Middle half £32,292–48,568
- Median £38,948
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£32,292–48,568), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
This pay misses the £41,700 standard floor, but clears the £33,400 new entrant rate.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust assigned 8 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 3544 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3544 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.