Data Analyst - Lung Cancer Screening Programme

Job Summary

An exceptional opportunity has emerged for a forward-thinking Data Analyst to work with the newly commissioned Lung Cancer Screening Programme (LCSP) within the Cardio Respiratory CSU. This is your chance to work on a new service - helping to deliver low dose CT screening to those at highest risk of lung cancer and helping to tackle one of the biggest contributors to health inequalities in the UK.

You will work closely with the Service Manager and wider LCSP team to support this vital programme, ensuring early detection, improved outcomes and a meaningful impact on communities most affected by lung cancer. If you’re passionate about innovation, health equity and making change that truly saves lives, this role offers a unique and rewarding challenge.

This role is 18.75 per week for 12 months fixed term contract.

Why you should join our Team

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north.

At Cardio-Respiratory CSU, we aim to be a fair and supportive CSU with positive, caring teams who are champions of the Leeds Way values.

What you will bring to the role

The role will take responsibility for analysing and auditing screening programme data to produce statistics and performance reports, measure key performance indicators and inform service development.

The post holder will develop and maintain failsafe processes, covering the full screening cycle to ensure the safe management of patient pathways.

Educated to Degree level in a business related discipline, or equivalent experience

Commitment to undergo training and complete competencies required for the post

Degree level in statistics, computer science or mathematics (Desirable)

Demonstrable specialist experience of business or data analysis and requirements definition of new systems and/or services to health organisations

Ability to deal with technical and business teams and work autonomously on defined project

Good reporting, planning and analytical skills, especially as it relates to process management

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Understanding of technology enabled healthcare delivery (Desirable)

Experience of working with electronic record systems (desirable)

Ability to analyse processes and present a range of suitable alternatives back to stakeholders (desirable)

Experience in training teams / colleagues on new processes (desirable)

Excellent communicator (both verbal and written)

Analytical, problem solving and facilitation skills

A good team player, with the ability to work flexibly in a diverse and demanding environment to meet the evolving needs of the department

Diplomatic, self-motivated and enthusiastic with a professional attitude

Leadership and motivational skill (desirable)

Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post

Willingness to undergo all training requirements necessary for the post

Respect the working environment, to be responsible for ones own acts and omissions in relation to Health & Safety

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

For questions about this job, contact

John Fox

Service Manager, Lung Cancer Screening Programme

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Shortlisting Date: 3rd August

Interview Date: 17th August

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Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

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