Data Analyst

The Role

The Data Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, governance and timely delivery of clinical and operational data and reporting across Marymount University Hospital & Hospice. The post holder will support clinicians, senior managers and project leads through the provision of high-quality data analysis, reporting and business intelligence to support service delivery, quality improvement and strategic decision-making.

Reporting to the Head of Digital, the successful candidate will take a lead role in the development, monitoring and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs) across the organisation, including national reporting requirements to the HSE and other relevant state bodies. The role will involve working with a range of clinical and operational systems to analyse data, identify trends, develop dashboards and provide meaningful insights that improve patient care and organisational performance.

The Data Analyst will work closely with managers, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams across the organisation, building positive relationships and providing expert advice and support in relation to reporting, analytics and data governance.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will play a key role in the collection, analysis and reporting of clinical and operational data across the organisation. Responsibilities include ensuring data quality and governance, developing and maintaining KPI reports and dashboards, analysing information to support decision-making, and providing insights to support service improvement initiatives. The post holder will work closely with departments across the organisation to identify reporting requirements, support the implementation of digital systems, provide training on reporting tools, and contribute to projects including the Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration (PCOC) programme. The role requires strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Note: As the organisation continues to evolve, flexibility regarding the allocation of duties will be required. The duties outlined above are not exhaustive and may be amended following consultation with the post holder.

Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:

Desirable Requirements

• Knowledge of healthcare systems and healthcare reporting environments.
• Experience working with clinical information systems.
• Professional qualifications relevant to analytics, reporting or business intelligence.
• Knowledge of national healthcare performance reporting requirements and quality improvement methodologies.