Data Lead


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Poole, BH15 2JB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	8 Oct 2026

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Summary

Data collection and management Coordinate the collection, validation and entry of patient data into electronic health record systems and databases. Ensure the accuracy, completeness and confidentiality of all data collected, in line with data protection law and NHS guidance. Ensure accurate and timely input of patient-related data submitted to NHS England. National and statutory reporting Work on your own initiative to produce statutory and mandatory data returns in line with NHSE/NHSI guidance. Manage NDTMS submissions for drug and alcohol treatment and tobacco data submissions, addressing any concerns raised through DOMES and RAG reports. Compile and submit routine reports in line with UHD policies, taking advice from your manager as appropriate. Analysis and reporting Analyse patient data regularly to identify trends, patterns and areas for improvement in service delivery and patient outcomes. Use querying tools to manipulate large datasets and produce meaningful intelligence. Prepare reports and presentations for clinical teams, management and stakeholders. Present data visually through charts, graphs and dashboards. Critically assess the validity and reliability of information, and identify potential biases or limitations in analysis methods. Systems and digital development Develop and maintain reporting databases and digital processes supporting outcome measures, patient care analysis, activity trends and performance statistics. Improve ACTS digital pathways and data flows. Create reports and interpret data using the Trust data warehouse and a range of source systems. Maintain and administer ACTS central mailboxes and distribution lists. Performance monitoring and evaluation Monitor key performance indicators and targets for the service. Evaluate the impact of interventions and initiatives, identifying what is working and what is not. Support the development and implementation of performance improvement plans grounded in the data. Data governance and compliance Ensure compliance with data governance policies, procedures and legal requirements, including UK GDPR, the Caldicott principles and NHS information governance standards. Identify and mitigate data security risks and breaches. Collaboration and stakeholder engagement Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including clinicians, partner organisations, commissioners and regulatory bodies, including NHS England, NHS Dorset and local authorities. Represent ACTS in meetings, forums and working groups on data management, quality improvement and service development. Adapt your communication to the audience, whether clinicians, administrators, policymakers or analysts. Build and maintain professional networks inside and outside the Trust. Cross-site working Act as a central point of contact for ACTS data queries and initiatives across the Poole and Royal Bournemouth sites. Establish standardised data management practices, including collection methods, coding schemes and quality assurance protocols, so reporting is consistent across sites. Lead or take part in cross-site data projects and working groups. Training and support for colleagues Design and deliver structured training covering data management and spreadsheet use, pitched at the range of skill levels and roles across the service. Provide ongoing troubleshooting support to colleagues working with spreadsheets. Provide guidance on data handling, confidentiality and data protection to anyone whose work feeds into ACTS reporting. Planning and organisation Plan your work around a fluctuating workload and frequent interruptions, prioritising competing demands so that mandatory reporting deadlines are always met. Manage and take part in projects analysing, modelling and reporting activity information. Maintain clear, current procedure notes for all routine reporting processes. Policy and service development Work within departmental policies and national reporting guidance. Propose changes to working practices to comply with new legislation or reporting requirements. Contribute to discussions on policy development and service redesign. Contribute to the strategic development of the service alongside the Head of Addiction Services, in line with Trust ambitions and the priorities of internal and external commissioners. Supervision Allocate work to administrative staff in the department. Working conditions You will use a VDU throughout the day in a busy and sometimes noisy office. The role requires prolonged concentration for complex analysis while staying accurate and responsive to interruptions. There is occasional exposure to distressing material through access to patient records. Contact with patients is incidental. Please read the attached job description and person specification for the full detail of the role.

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