Workforce Information Analyst | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Workforce Information Analyst

Department Workforce Information Team

Band 6 £39,959 - £48,117 per annum

Hours

37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Workforce Information Team at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for a Workforce Information Analyst.

This is a key role within the Workforce Directorate, supporting the production, assurance and continuous improvement of workforce information across ESR, rostering, Business Intelligence and other approved workforce systems.

The post holder will analyse, interpret and present complex workforce data to support local, regional and national reporting requirements, workforce planning, performance monitoring and operational decision-making.

The role will lead on the development and maintenance of accurate, refreshable and well-documented workforce reports, dashboards and assurance checks, using tools such as ESR Reporting, advanced Excel, Power Query, Business Intelligence platforms and approved AI-enabled functionality where appropriate.

We are looking for someone with strong analytical, technical reporting and data quality skills, with experience of extracting, manipulating and interpreting large and complex workforce datasets.

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

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Working in the Workforce Directorate, the post holder will be responsible for the production, assurance and continuous improvement of workforce information for MKUH. The role supports accurate, consistent and well-governed workforce reporting across ESR, rostering, Business Intelligence and other approved workforce systems, in line with Trust information governance and data protection requirements

The post holder will analyse, present and interpret workforce information to support local, regional and national reporting requirements, workforce planning and operational decision-making. Outputs will be clear, accurate and accessible, with appropriate quality checks and supporting documentation so they can be maintained by authorised colleagues

Identify gaps and develop local workforce analytical, forecasting and planning tools to support the effective use of ESR and other approved workforce systems in monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), workforce trends and future workforce requirements

Maintain ESR and workforce data integrity through regular validation, quality assurance, organisational change updates and the appropriate application of security protocols

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.

Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.

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Using their expertise to identify, extract, manipulate and interpret relevant workforce data, the post holder will contribute to workforce planning and provide advice, guidance and training to Trust staff on the use and interpretation of workforce information.

The post holder will use their judgement and experience to help Workforce meet the Trust’s local and national reporting requirements through a coherent, proactive and sustainable workforce information service. This includes ensuring workforce information is accurate, timely, well-assured and suitable for operational and strategic use.

Workforce Analysis

Responsible for applying complex workforce analysis to support planning, transformation, performance management and strategic decision-making.

This will involve

• Detailed and complex analysis of workforce datasets.
• Analysis of multiple sources of data that may be sensitive, conflicting or incomplete.

Workforce Systems, Reporting and Information Management

• Ensure accurate, timely and high-quality workforce data is provided to support departmental information requirements, including agreed monthly, ad hoc and performance metric outputs.
• Plan own workload for production of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual information outputs to stakeholders, in conjunction with the team’s responsibilities and national deadlines. Where outputs are recurring, ensure processes are scheduled, documented, quality assured and resilient during planned or unplanned absence.

Data Quality, Governance and Assurance

• Undertake audits and quality checks of data recorded on Trust workforce information systems, investigate anomalies identified during analysis and instigate remedial action. Responsible for taking effective steps to resolve difficulties with HR systems.
• Contribute to the development of procedures and policies in relation to workforce data management and information collection, ensuring new guidelines and legislation are reflected.

Workforce Planning and Intelligence

• Work with stakeholders across the Trust to develop and maintain the Human Resources KPIs and performance metrics.
• Research and decide how best to implement complex data capture solutions and analysis for workforce modelling.

Stakeholder Support and Communication

• Provide expert advice and support to the Trust Board, Performance teams, Workforce colleagues, managers and other stakeholders on the interpretation and application of workforce information, ensuring analysis is accurate, relevant, clearly understood and used effectively to support operational and strategic decision-making, including where data may be complex, controversial or contradictory.
• Represent the Trust at regional and national ESR user groups, facilitating the sharing of best practice wherever possible

Service Improvement and Innovation

• Research, assess and test new analytical methods, statistical techniques, dashboard design approaches and workforce information tools that may improve the quality, accessibility and usefulness of workforce information.
• Work in partnership with the senior HR team to review, agree and take forward actions to streamline all HR information systems (IT and paper based).

Leadership and Staff Management

• Responsible for the line management of the Workforce Information Assistant, including day-to-day supervision, training and development, annual appraisal, performance monitoring and ensuring statutory and mandatory training requirements are met.

Professional Responsibility and Decision-Making

• Work to broad organisational and professional policies and procedures, operating on own initiative within the scope of the role.
• Work closely with the Workforce Information Manager and HR colleagues to ensure Trust Business Intelligence is aligned, relevant and correctly interpreted to support the Workforce and OD Strategy.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details

This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Sep 2026