Information Team Leader

Transformationunitgm; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Wythenshawe is seeking an experienced Information Analyst to support information extraction and analysis. The role involves working collaboratively with clinical teams to ensure high-quality reporting and compliance with statutory requirements. Candidates should have a degree in a technical field and significant NHS experience. This position offers competitive salary with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Degree in numerate/technical discipline or equivalent significant NHS experience.
• Evidence of continuous professional development regarding data handling.
• Significant experience in an NHS information role.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex analytical support for statutory and corporate returns.
• Ensure information is delivered within required timescales and quality.
• Contribute to a performance-focused culture in service delivery.

Skills

Complex analytical support

Data handling and processing

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in numerate/technical discipline

Master’s degree in numerate discipline

Tools

Excel

SQL

Access

Job description

Employer Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Trafford House Town Wythenshawe Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/01/2026 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

This post will work within the Information Services Team. The post-holder is responsible for the extraction, processing, validation and analysis of information to support the processes of submitting statutory returns, meeting commissioner requirements and providing high quality information to support all corporate information functions.

The post holder will be responsible for working collaboratively with other colleagues to ensure that information is produced to a high standard, and by timescales, which support the business needs of the Trust and external agencies such as the Department of Health and Commissioning Groups.

The post-holder may also be expected to work with the following – the Executive Management Team, Clinical Directors, Divisional Teams, and clinical teams.

The post-holder will also be expected to work and liaise with the Department of Health, Commissioning Units and The Health & Social Care Information Centre.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will provide detailed, complex analytical support. They will ensure that all Statutory and Corporate Returns/reports are delivered within the required timescales and that information produced is of the highest standard. In addition, the post-holder will be expected to contribute to the development of a performance-focused culture where safety, effectiveness and patient experience are consistently delivered through the provision of high-quality performance information, analytical interpretation, benchmarking, forecasting and intelligent modelling.

The post-holder is responsible for the line management of an Senior Information Analysts and Information Analysts. However, the post holder will also lead all elements of work that fall under the remit of ‘Corporate Information’. This work may be provided by a range of individuals who sit within the wider Performance and Information Team.

Working for our organisation

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - what better place to shape and develop your leadership career.

We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation.

You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You’ll work collaboratively with-clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust.

MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued. You’ll have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery.

We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation’s success.

Join us and help shape the future of our Trust—make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.

As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree in numerate/technical discipline or equivalent significant and relevant NHS experience
• Evidence of continuous professional development regarding data handling, processing and storage
• Master’s degree in numerate discipline or equivalent relevant NHS experience

Experience / Knowledge

• Significant experience of working in an NHS information role
• Developing highly complex numerical and statistical analysis
• Development of reports to support the submission of statutory guidance
• Commissioning processes and a detailed understanding of NHS policy and guidelines
• Evidence of using various information analysis techniques such as Excel, SQL, Access, Pivot Tables and any associated tools
• Experience of documenting complex procedures
• Ability to develop highly complex information
• Highly developed Excel and analytical skills
• SQL (e.g. data bases, analysis services, reporting services, SSIS)
• Able to investigate and resolve issues and problems as they arise and anticipate issues/problems which may result from service Application form Interview Page 10 of 11 requirements and development
• Ability to provide training and specialist guidance to other information users
• Ability to advise on changes required in data collection procedures and local information policies; Organisational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills within ability to concentrate on complex issues for long periods of time
• Ability to work and remain calm under pressure
• Excellent communication skills – able to communicate at all levels within the Trust and with external agencies
• Ability to apply LEAN thinking methodologies to information collection and reporting to ensure inefficiency is driven out of these procedures
• Extensive knowledge of information flows within the NHS
• Good understanding of annual commissioning processes, particularly in respect of Schedule 6 requirements
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of statutory requirements in the NHS
• Advanced knowledge of NHS Data Definitions
• In -depth knowledge of NHS PAS, Data flows and Information Sources
• Good understanding of data protection, Freedom of Information Act and Caldicott Guidance
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work towards tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• Self-motivated individual
• Enthusiastic and persuasive
• Structured, logical and methodical approach to work
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team offering advice and support whereli>
• Flexible working approach to meet the needs of the service
• Specialist in-depth knowledge of NHS PAS, data flows, data definitions and info sources

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Dan Carter
Job title Business Intelligence Manager - Reports & Returns
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Telephone number 07498294815