Digital Business Analyst

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Digital Business Analyst to join our Digital Services team and support the Acute Oncology Services programme across South East Wales. This role will help deliver a digital solution that improves patient pathways, supports clinical teams and enhances the overall patient experience.

Working with stakeholders across the Trust and NHS Wales, you will support the development of a shared regional service model that promotes equitable access to care and consistent service standards, regardless of where patients live. The programme is built on strong collaboration, clear responsibilities and a shared commitment to successful delivery.

You will be part of a forward‑thinking team delivering an ambitious digital transformation agenda. The team uses technology, data and innovation to improve services, support informed decision‑making, increase efficiency and deliver better outcomes for patients and staff.

We know that successful transformation is not just about technology. It depends on engaged people, positive culture and effective collaboration. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to healthcare improvement while working with colleagues who are passionate about delivering lasting change.

The post is offered on a fixed‑term contract or secondment basis for 24 months
. Secondment applicants must secure approval from their current line manager before applying and include a completed release form signed by both parties.

This role is nested professionally within the Digital Services Directorate of Velindre University NHS Trust and will be responsible for the digital delivery of the Regional Acute Oncology programme providing business analysis services to projects across the programme to improve the digital pathway that is associated with acute cancer patient care.

The role will typically work on a number of assignments simultaneously; assignments will vary in scale and complexity resulting in assignments that vary from a small number of weeks to a number of months in duration.

The focus of the Business Analysis function is to clearly elicit, define and document stakeholder requirements. However, this is a ‘full‑lifecycle’ role with possible involvement from business case development to operational review, via requirements, design, development, test, and implementation.

• Educated to master's level (or equivalent qualification / experience)
• Business Change
• Familiar with modelling and analysis tools (e.g. Enterprise Architect), methods, and standards (e.g. UML, BPMN).
• In‑depth knowledge of business modelling techniques and experience in obtaining input from and communicating modelling results to senior managers for agreement.
• Knowledge of business processes to advise database designers and other application development team members on the details of data structures and associated components.
• Possess (or working towards) a recognised Business Analysis professional qualification (such as BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis).
• Working knowledge of the NHS and national developments and policy initiatives
• Understanding and knowledge of health service terminology and information requirements Understanding of the NHS Wales IM&T development and assurance processes, including the NHS Wales Information Standards Assurance Process.
• Understanding and experience of Agile methodology.
• Practical experience of user centred design and service design principles.

• Experience of applying a variety of analytical techniques to information and quantifying result integrity based upon assessment of sources and techniques applied.
• Experience of consulting activities and techniques including facilitating stakeholder groups.
• Experience of process analysis, assessment and change including financial, cultural, technological, organisational, and environmental factors. Further experience of establishing customer requirements and identifying how these map to process requirements.
• Expertise with the application of Business Analysis techniques, methods, and tools; experience of the implementation of Business Analysis…