Transformation Analyst

Job Overview We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at UHS Estates Ltd (UEL). Please refer to the detailed job description below for more information about the role. This post is only open to internal applicants Main duties of the job Are you passionate about using data to drive real change in clinical services? Do you thrive on solving complex problems, working with clinical teams, and turning insight into measurable financial and operational benefits? If so, we would love to hear from you. UHS Estates Limited are seeking a highly motivated Band 7 Transformation Analyst to join UEL and lead a focused programme of work on consumables, preference cards and implant optimisation. You will use extensive datasets and dashboards to identify savings opportunities, evaluate consumable and implant use, and support clinical teams to make evidence‑based decisions. The role involves analysing complex quantitative data, producing clear reports for clinical and managerial audiences, and coordinating projects that improve value and reduce unwarranted variation. Key responsibilities include summarising preference card data, validating cost accuracy, identifying unnecessary or rarely used items, reviewing implant options, assessing contractual positions, and developing monitoring and reporting processes. As stated in the project outline, “this data is overwhelming in both volume and complexity and without dedicated focus we will not be able to maximise the gains we are looking for”. The post will play a critical role in realising these gains. You will bring strong analytical skills, experience working with complex datasets, and the ability to communicate highly complex information to a wide range of stakeholders. The post holder will provide expertise in the analysis of health‑related consumable information… and produce accurate reports for a varied audience of health professionals. This is a 12‑month fixed‑term or secondment opportunity, with the possibility of an extension for a second year if recurrent savings of at least £200k are identified. Working for our organisation UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The company is responsible for the design and construction of new buildings, and the ongoing provision of services, including estates maintenance, soft facilities management and the management of equipment, consumables and materials, in support of one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England. Employee Benefits • Generous NHS pension scheme • NHS terms of service and annual leave • Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more Southampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than London. With 14 Ofsted-rated “Outstanding” schools, it’s a great place to live and work. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities The Transformation Analyst will lead the analytical and project delivery work required to optimise consumables, preference cards and implant use across theatres and related services. This includes reviewing and summarising preference card data for clinical validation, confirming cost accuracy, identifying rarely used or unnecessary items, and overlaying product use with surgeon‑level volumes to highlight variation. You will examine unique or high‑cost products, support clinical justification, and assess “nice to have” consumables by valuing their annual use and facilitating agreement on whether they should continue. The role also involves reviewing implant options, understanding price differentials, and working with services to optimise choice while considering contractual positions, agreed volumes and discount structures. As the project outline notes, the work requires navigating “overwhelming” data complexity to ensure the Trust can maximise operational and financial gains . Alongside this, the post holder will provide advanced analytical expertise to produce accurate, accessible reports for clinical and managerial audiences, undertake health economic evaluations, and develop dashboards, monitoring processes and alert mechanisms to support early escalation of issues. You will coordinate project activity, design data collection templates, manage meetings and documentation, and prepare concise business‑case‑style summaries of findings and opportunities. As described in the JD, the role requires the ability to “interpret quantitative data and how that can drive innovation improvement” and to communicate highly complex information effectively to stakeholders at all levels. Working closely with the UEL senior leadership team, UEL clinical support and the clinical services, you will play a key role in identifying savings, supporting decision‑making, and embedding sustainable change. Person specification Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience Essential criteria • Educated to Masters’ level or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge skills and experience in a relevant healthcare related or project management discipline • Knowledge of the specialist work practices and/ or professional guidelines relevant to evaluation • Evidence of CPD • Project management experience in an NHS, care service or academic setting • Experience in the analysis of highly complex quantitative data • Relevant experience in healthcare • Experience of integrated working across professional boundaries • Scheduling, chairing and note-taking at meetings • Expertise in the analysis of health-related information and routine data sets to interpret quantitative data on impact, implementation, quality and innovation improvement • Ability to make decisions and use judgement within remit • Accurate and timely project monitoring/documentation • Understanding of finance/resource management • Strong presentation and communication skills including the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders – patients, public, clinical and managerial • Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team Desirable criteria • Project Management training (e.g., PRINCE II) • Specific training in evaluation practice and advanced analytical skills • Knowledge and experience of the NHS and local health and social service functions • Knowledge of the local (HIOW ICS) organisations and structures • Undertaking cost effectiveness or return on investment analysis • Experience of leading, designing evaluations and/or reporting evaluations • Experience of preparing programme level reports for performance and assurance purposes • Experience of quality improvement/implementation projects and/or methodology • Working on mixed methods projects • Synthesis of quantitative findings with qualitative findings to generate rich reports • Knowledge or experience of NHS or University ethical practice, procedures and regulations • Health economic skills in the quantitative analysis of impact • Skills in health economics and/or interpreting data on efficiency savings/opportunity costs • Skills in data visualisation