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Job summary

Main area
Digital
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Fixed term: 18 months (or secondment)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
  • Home or remote working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
374-LVB2703-A
Employer
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Eastbourne DGH
Town
Eastbourne
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/04/2025 23:59

Employer heading

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Senior Business Analyst

NHS AfC: Band 7

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area. 


We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. 


Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes. 


The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. 

 

Job overview

We're looking for a Senior Business Analyst who will manage a small team  and be responsible for developing, delivering and supporting complex solutions within the ESHT Digital programme and project portfolio. This includes the major digital transformation programme to bring a new Electronic Patient Record (EPR) to our acute services and eventual closure of current systems.

The post will be based at either Conquest Hospital, St Leonards or Eastbourne DGH with the requirement to travel to other sites and opportunities for home/flexible working.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work on a number of assignments simultaneously, which will vary in scale and complexity. This is a 'full lifecycle' role with possible involvement from business case development to operational review, requirements, design, development, test and implementation.

The role will also include the mentoring/coaching of team members as well as leading Business Analysis workstreams on smaller projects. 

We're looking for someone who has significant experience of business process design and of planning, developing and implementing changes to services, systems or processes. Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in a large complex organisation and will have excellent interpersonal skills with a proven track record in developing and sustaining relationships with different groups.

They will also have experience of managing and coaching a team, handling sensitive situations with a high level of tact and diplomacy and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year. 

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Statement on the Use of AI

We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.

Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.

If you have any queries, please contact us.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Professional qualification at master's level or equivalent experience
  • Recognised Business Analysis qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Prince 2 Foundation

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Worked in large complex organisation, ideally NHS or similar
  • Significant experience of business process design
  • Experience of planning, developing and implementing changes to services, systems or processes
  • Experience of providing line management support including coaching/mentoring

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, able to develop and sustain relationships
  • Able to handle sensitive situations with discretion, tact and diplomacy
  • Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills
  • Able to work both independently and as an effective team member

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkSilver Award 2024 - Wellbeing at Work - East Sussex

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jo Ranger
Job title
Digital Programme Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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