Join our live online recruitment briefing to find out about the Data Placement and Graduate opportunities available nationally in the NHS
This event is exclusively for students at university, or have recently graduated or career changers.
Data Futures: Introducing Data Careers in the NHS, Placement and Graduate opportunities
The NHS, one of the UK’s largest employers of data and analytics professionals, relies on experts who shape the future of healthcare. Beyond frontline roles like doctors and nurses, data professionals play a crucial role, using insights to improve care delivery, efficiency, and patient outcomes for millions.
Launching in April 2025, the NHS Data and Analytics Academy will be signposting their breadth of data placement and graduate schemes available across the UK ensuring accessible entry points for university leavers from all backgrounds. These careers are not just about technical skills—they combine problem-solving, creativity, and leadership, giving students the chance to innovate and contribute to meaningful change in healthcare.
The NHS are here to introduce inspiring and impactful careers in one of the most data-driven sectors in the world. We look forward to welcoming you to our event and telling you how you can shape the future of healthcare.
“Health and Care is recognised as being one of the best places to work as a data professional.“
We invite university students or recently graduated or career changers to join us for our 60-minute Data Futures NHS live online recruitment briefing.
What’s involved?
Join our live session
Meet the NHS team
Learn about NHS graduate schemes
Download our recruitment guidelines
Why attend?
This session is perfect for university students or recently graduated or career changers interested in how talent can break into data careers in healthcare. It’s also an opportunity to understand the real impact placement and graduates are making in areas like improving patient care, driving innovation, and transforming NHS operations.
This session will leave you inspired about the data and analytics opportunities available.
Event details and Agenda
When: Wednesday 5th March 2025 at 6.30pm
Where: Virtual session hosted on MS Teams
Introduction from our Keynote Speakers
Sarah Blundell, Lead for Data and Analytics Development, NHS
Andy Lavelle, Senior Manager for Analytical professionalisation
Overview of the Data Academy and its aims to build a diverse data workforce
Meet the NHS Placement and Graduate Data Superstars!
Join us for an engaging panel session featuring talented NHS data placement students and graduates, showcasing their journeys into the world of data and analytics. Our panellists have come from both STEM and Non-STEM educational backgrounds, and are carving out exciting career paths in healthcare data— hear their stories first hand!
Meet our Placement and Graduate Recruitment Experts!
Sarah Hall-Croft, Early Talent Lead, NHS England
Marc Farr, Chief Analytical Officer, East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Elisa Paolacci, Informatics Project Manager, London Skills Development Network
Join us for an engaging panel session featuring NHS’ placement and graduate early talent recruitment experts. Discover the breadth of careers available and skills required to undertake a data career within the NHS nationally. Learn about the application and recruitment process to guide you towards this exciting entry pathway into a rewarding and impactful career.
Q&A session
