Business Analyst (Sponsorship Available) At The Christie NHS FT

Employer: The Christie NHS FT
Job Title: Business Analyst
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 18 December 2025

Job Summary

As a member of the Digital Programme Team, the purpose of this role is to provide the organisation with the skills required to lead on the specification, design, implementation and benefits realisation of clinical data capture solutions. This role brings together aspects of business analysis, clinical data design and implementation in such a way that the post holder can have a significant positive impact on the organisation.

Main Duties of the Job

• Analysing, interpreting, and auditing Trust-wide information and clinical systems to ensure fitness for purpose and recommending development opportunities

• Represent key stakeholders from across the trust when considering changes to current ways of working within PMO and across Digital Services

• Work in the best interests of the trust to inform digitally enabled solutions that streamline business processes with patient safety at the heart of development

• Production of detailed and complex functional requirements which suppliers can work from to deliver systems which meet the needs of the Trust

• Analysing and documenting with precision the existing business processes and providing updates in response to identified changes

• Documenting workflows and results of business analysis and obtaining sign-off from the business on the specifications

• Designing new or replacement business processes to allow more efficient working practices in combination with the introduction of supporting technology

PLEASE REFER TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR A FULL LIST OF DUTIES.

About The Christie NHS FT

The Christie NHS FT is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. The Christie NHS FT is based in Manchester and serves a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred from other parts of the country.

The Christie NHS FT provides radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. The Christie NHS FT is also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years and runs one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

The culture within Digital Services is mission-focused. The characteristics that underpin success are tenacity, agility, customer focus, reliability, pride, credibility and strong accountability.

This role works directly with the Chief Information Officer, Chief Clinical Information Officers (CCIOs), Heads of Operations and Trust leadership teams to provide the best outcomes for patients.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analysing, interpreting, and auditing Trust-wide information and clinical systems to ensure fitness for purpose and recommending development opportunities

• Contributing to programme-level analysis and planning across Digital Services portfolios

• Represent key stakeholders from across the trust when considering changes to current ways of working within PMO and across Digital Services

• Work in the best interests of the trust to inform digitally enabled solutions that streamline business processes with patient safety at the heart of development

• Production of detailed and complex functional requirements which suppliers can work from to deliver systems which meet the needs of the Trust

• Analysing and documenting with precision the existing business processes and providing updates in response to identified changes

• Documenting workflows and results of business analysis and obtaining sign-off from the business on the specifications

• Designing new or replacement business processes to allow more efficient working practices in combination with the introduction of supporting technology

• Eliciting requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, task and workflow analysis

• Helping facilitate stakeholder workshops to gather future business requirements

• Critically evaluating information gathered from multiple sources, reconciling conflicts, decomposing high-level information into details, abstracting up from highly complex information to a general understanding, and distinguishing user requests from underlying needs

• Working with end users and internal/external software developers or suppliers in the design, development and usability of systems for Trust-wide use

• Managing relationships to ensure efficient and effective production of deliverables

• Day-to-day line management of Business Analysts in the team

Core Skills

Business Analysis

Proven ability and experience of investigating and assessing highly complex operational requirements, problems and opportunities, identifying implications, options and benefits, including financial evaluation.

Stakeholder Management

Ability to proactively engage and manage a broad range of stakeholders, convey complex information, build understanding and confidence, and ensure buy-in across diverse cultures and perspectives.

Requirements Definition & Management

Proven experience defining and managing business goals and scope, preparing accurate and detailed business requirements, and undertaking business process mapping.

Supplier Assurance

Experience working with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure solutions are fit for purpose and meet agreed requirements.

Influencing and Persuasion

Strong ability to influence decision-makers, build consensus, negotiate effectively and maintain relationships while acting with integrity.

Negotiation

Proven experience negotiating mutually beneficial outcomes while balancing win/win solutions and managing trade-offs.

Process Improvement

Experience analysing and documenting complex processes, identifying improvements, supporting automation, leading implementation and overcoming resistance to change.

Human Resources

Supervising Business Analysts, providing performance reports, supporting development, delivering training and occasionally working unsociable hours where required.

Policy, Service Development & Governance

Contributing to Trust-wide guidance, standards and digital procedures, and participating in information governance and security.

Business Continuity Management

Participating in business continuity planning, business impact analysis and understanding personal responsibilities under Trust continuity arrangements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• IT-related degree or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Masters or equivalent level qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of business analysis and requirements definition for health organisations

• Strong stakeholder engagement experience

• Ability to work with technical and business teams

• Excellent communication, reporting and analytical skills

• Knowledge of NHS information flows, business modelling, UML, user requirements, technical architectures and messaging standards

Desirable

• Experience in HL7 v3

• Experience with clinical systems

• Experience implementing ITIL practices

• Strong experience writing data queries for service improvement

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Analytical, problem-solving and facilitation skills

• Leadership and motivational skills

• Integrity and professionalism

• Ability to work flexibly in a demanding environment

• Health & Safety awareness

Desirable

• Understanding of data querying tools such as SQL

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced knowledge of ICT systems supporting clinical and administrative functions

• Knowledge of system development, testing processes and Agile methodologies

Desirable

• Knowledge of hospital services, clinical workflows, system integration and defect management

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate organisational values and behaviours

Other Requirements

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional and personal development

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Flexible working, including out-of-hours, weekends and public holidays

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Criminal record certificates are required for overseas applicants in line with UK Visas and Immigration guidance.

How to Apply

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