Chief Data and Analytics Officer

Job summary

Help us build one of the most data-led hospital groups in the NHSUHN is appointing its first Chief Data and Analytics Officer to shape what data can do for two hospitals, 11,500 colleagues and 900,000 people across Northamptonshire.

We want every decision at UHN to be driven by insight, with teams able to see how their services are performing in real time, spot problems before they reach patients, and know whether their changes are working. As a national Federated Data Platform incubator site, your work will also show the rest of the NHS what is possible.

You will set a bold vision for data at UHN and build the team, platforms and culture to deliver it, using AI and predictive modelling to anticipate demand and improve flow. You will bring our analytics, reporting, coding and data quality teams together into one Health Intelligence function that colleagues trust and use.

What we're looking forAn analytics leader with the vision to see what data could do for us and the experience to deliver it across two complex organisations. You will be curious, passionate about innovation, as comfortable with the Board as with cloud platforms and BI tools, and able to build a culture where data drives improvement across UHN.As our first Chief Data and Analytics Officer, you will have the backing to try new things and the chance to lead the transformation of our hospital Group.

Main duties of the job Oversee the quality, security, and lifecycle management of data across all Trust systems. Define the roadmap and oversee the implementation of organisational level data platforms, tools, capabilities and functions to ensure UHN is a leader in the uses of high quality 'real world data'. Ensure the timely submission of all statutory, regulatory data returns to the required data quality.

Provide interpretation and initiate discussions with operational colleagues to ensure relevant new data requirements are met and that policies and procedures are updated accordingly Support research, innovation, and academic partnerships by ensuring access to high-quality, well-curated data Lead the development of advanced analytics capabilities, including AI and predictive modelling, to support population health and personalised care. Champion data literacy and foster a culture of data-driven decision-making across the Trust.

Ensure effective coding services that enable accurate quality and income reporting. Drive innovation through leading our Federated Data Platform 'incubator' work. Leadership and line management, creating the environment for happy, motivated and highly-performing teams.

Collaborate with partners to enable secure and ethical data sharing across organisational boundaries for the benefit of our patients.

About us Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Details Date posted
02 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

BandBand 9

Salary
112,782 to 129,783 a year

per annum / pro rata (Subject to banding)

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number-CORJob locations

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Northamptonshire Kettering NN
16 8UZ
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