Job summary
Data and information underpins all of our programmes throughout the lifecycle of learning, testing and scale and spread; from understanding the current situation, to using evidence to identify specific areas for improvement, to modelling services and alternate processes, to monitoring progress through tests of change and helping scale and spread the change intervention.
To do this successfully, we need to be rigorous and employ effective analytical techniques to deliver unambiguous and robust clinical information of a complex health and social care system.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead the strategic development, implementation and operational management of the clinical informatics and engagement function, transitioning from a measurement unit to a team that is capable of:
Proactively identifying areas of concern and appropriately shaping the virtual care strategy informed by clinical information;
Compiling business plans and strategies for the continued development of the Analytics function to inform the delivery of national improvement programmes;
Modelling systems and services - both existing or prospective, using a range of disciplines such as simulation or systems dynamics to inform decision making or development of business case for change;
Using statistical methodologies, innovative analytical and visualisation techniques to support change programmes across the phases of delivery plans;
Providing applied skills development to support the data analysis and measurement of transformation projects in practice; and
Effective evaluation of transformation projects.
About us
NHS Wales Performance and Improvement works in partnership for and on behalf of Welsh Government, in and with the NHS in Wales and is hosted by Public Health Wales.
Our key purpose is to drive improvements in the quality and safety of care - resulting in better and more equitable outcomes, access and patient experience, reduced variation, and improvements in population health.
We do this by providing strong leadership and strategic direction - enabling, supporting, and directing NHS Wales to transform clinical services in line with national priorities and standards.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide thought leadership and direction to the growing Analytics team to implement innovative and technically excellent analytical solutions to better understand the current situation and to support improvement programmes across health and social care.
Working with the innovation and technology function as part of the wider Value Transformation Directorate, the post holder will ensure delivery of data-enabled improvement to services in health and social care organisations.
Key Working Relationships
NHS Wales Executive and NHS Wales
Trusts & Health Board staff
Other NHS organisations notably Digital Health & Care Wales
Welsh Government
Social Care Staff
Local Authorities
Life Sciences Hub
Voluntary Sector
Improvement Analysis Leads across the UK
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view on Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide thought leadership and direction to the growing Analytics team to implement innovative and technically excellent analytical solutions to better understand the current situation and to support improvement programmes across health and social care.
Working with the innovation and technology function as part of the wider Value Transformation Directorate, the post holder will ensure delivery of data-enabled improvement to services in health and social care organisations.
Key Working Relationships
NHS Wales Executive and NHS Wales
Trusts & Health Board staff
Other NHS organisations notably Digital Health & Care Wales
Welsh Government
Social Care Staff
Local Authorities
Life Sciences Hub
Voluntary Sector
Improvement Analysis Leads across the UK
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view on Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional health registration
- oAdvanced qualification in digital transformation methodologies or able to evidence extensive practical experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using clinical informatics to drive change in clinical practice.
- Demonstrable success in leading, motivating and developing teams
- Experience of delivering technically excellent solutions in challenging timescales or with competing priorities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional health registration
- oAdvanced qualification in digital transformation methodologies or able to evidence extensive practical experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using clinical informatics to drive change in clinical practice.
- Demonstrable success in leading, motivating and developing teams
- Experience of delivering technically excellent solutions in challenging timescales or with competing priorities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
