Data Analyst (NHS SQL + Power BI) CereCore International — United Kingdom (Remote) 6-month consultancy engagement Remote (UK-based) August / September start date Day Rate (Outside IR35) CereCore International partners with NHS organisations to deliver modern, data-driven solutions that support operational and clinical improvement. We are currently seeking a Data Analyst to support an NHS Trust on a time-sensitive reporting and data performance improvement project. This role will focus heavily on working with NHS data sets (including commissioning datasets and statutory returns), optimising SQL-based reporting packages, and providing visibility across operational and performance data flows. Key Responsibilities • Deliver high-quality reporting using SQL and Power BI, aligned with national reporting standards • Support mandatory and statutory reporting across detailed NHS data sets • Work with operational and acute BI teams to improve reporting accuracy and reliability • Troubleshoot and validate data issues across live and historic datasets • Assist in building automated pipelines and reporting packages to streamline outputs • Collaborate with clinical and performance stakeholders to clarify data requirements and deliver actionable insights • Provide guidance on NHS dataset structures and commissioning data requirements Required Skills & Experience • Strong command of SQL for querying, joining, and transforming large NHS data sets • Proven experience building dashboards and reports using Power BI • Deep understanding of NHS commissioning data sets, performance metrics, and reporting standards • Experience working within or alongside Acute BI teams • Strong attention to detail and ability to validate outputs independently • Comfortable supporting urgent, high-visibility reporting workstreams Desirable • Experience with real-time or near-real-time reporting • Exposure to automation and scripting within reporting environments • Familiarity with NHS data quality standards, IG, and returns processes This is a key support role on a critical project for an NHS trust currently behind on reporting obligations. You’ll play a direct role in helping them recover visibility across performance and compliance metrics.