Data Technician - Theatres, Anaesthetics and Critical Care (TACC)

NHS

  • York
  • £27,485-30,162 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
We have an exciting opportunity available available for a Data Technician in our Theatres team.The successful candidate will have experience in data collection, analysis and have the appropriate skills to produce and maintain reports from Trust systems. You will demonstrate your attention to detail, check accuracy of your reporting, and will be able to present complex data in an easily understandable format.The successful candidate will be able to chose their Hospital Site as a working base.Main duties of the jobThe Data Technician reports to the Operational Management team for all the duties and responsibilities stated on the job description as well as any other duties required within reason, as assigned by the management and Clinical Team, with a dotted line to the Insight and Intelligence Team for career development.You will be expected to use data from multiple sources and provide key insights and decision-making information for clinical and operational activities within the Directorate.It is the responsibility of the Data Technician to communicate effectively and frequently with the clinical and management team.About usTrust Information Pack:https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxdOur benefitsWe offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.DetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rataContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number419-7097777-DA-SYJob locationsYork HospitalWigginton RoadYorkYO31 8HEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesA full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.Working for the TrustAcross our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.netAs part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.Armed Forces Friendly EmployerWe are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesA full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.Working for the TrustAcross our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.netAs part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.Armed Forces Friendly EmployerWe are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.Person SpecificationTraining and QualificationsEssential
  • Educated to A Level or can demonstrate equivalent qualifications
  • Previous experience of presenting complex data in a user-friendly format
Desirable
  • Extended experience of working in a healthcare of similar administrative environment
  • Exceptional negotiating skills, with the ability to influence others
Experience and KnowledgeEssential
  • Production of key performance indicator reports
  • Experience of presenting complex data in a user-friendly format
  • Thorough Knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel creation/manipulation of pivot tables/charts
Desirable
  • Experience of NHS reporting tools
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
  • Excellent IT skills with the ability to analyse and and manipulate data to produce informative reports
  • Ability to prepare and present complex data to varied audiences
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
Other requirmentsEssential
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to understand end-use requirements and to communicate technical information to a nontechnical audience
  • Good numeracy skills
  • Ability to organise and prioritise own workload without superivsion, working to meet tight and often challenging deadlines
  • Ability to work well within a team and on own initiative
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other colleagues in the wider organisation
  • Good attention to detail
  • Desire to improve skills and knowledge through on-going training and development
Desirable
  • Negotiating skills, with the ability to influence others
Person SpecificationTraining and QualificationsEssential
  • Educated to A Level or can demonstrate equivalent qualifications
  • Previous experience of presenting complex data in a user-friendly format
Desirable
  • Extended experience of working in a healthcare of similar administrative environment
  • Exceptional negotiating skills, with the ability to influence others
Experience and KnowledgeEssential
  • Production of key performance indicator reports
  • Experience of presenting complex data in a user-friendly format
  • Thorough Knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel creation/manipulation of pivot tables/charts
Desirable
  • Experience of NHS reporting tools
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
  • Excellent IT skills with the ability to analyse and and manipulate data to produce informative reports
  • Ability to prepare and present complex data to varied audiences
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
Other requirmentsEssential
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to understand end-use requirements and to communicate technical information to a nontechnical audience
  • Good numeracy skills
  • Ability to organise and prioritise own workload without superivsion, working to meet tight and often challenging deadlines
  • Ability to work well within a team and on own initiative
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other colleagues in the wider organisation
  • Good attention to detail
  • Desire to improve skills and knowledge through on-going training and development
Desirable
  • Negotiating skills, with the ability to influence others

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