Public Health Intelligence Analyst

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an analyst within the Observatory and Cancer Analysis Team, you will apply a range of statistical and analytical techniques to interpret complex public health data, ensuring outputs are accurate, timely, and aligned with the Code of Practice for Statistics. You will collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to develop and deliver high-quality reports, dashboards, and data visualisations that inform decision-making and improve population health outcomes. You will also engage with users to understand their data needs, translating them into actionable insights through reproducible analytical pipelines and evidence-based recommendations.

Our organisational values of Working Together, with Trust and Respect, to Make a Difference, underpinned by our Being Our Best Framework set out how we are expected to undertake our roles. The Being Our Best colleague group which applies to this role is Colleague.

Responsibilities and Duties

Data Analysis and Interpretation

Contribute to the development and maintenance of reproducible analytical pipelines.

Apply good practice in coding, testing, and version control.

Liaising with senior colleagues to work with users and other stakeholders to understand the underlying question and apply your knowledge to plan the appropriate approach to the analysis.

The postholder should approach problem solving and data and analytical challenges creatively and proactively, working with stakeholders to deliver value. Understanding when to bring in additional expertise or escalation and able to resolve common data, analysis and technology issues.

Apply specialist knowledge in areas such as cancer analysis, child heights and weight, Public Health Outcomes Framework underpinned by theoretical principles. Use this expertise to interpret complex datasets and generate insights that inform public health decision-making.

Data Quality and Governance

Extract and assess data from multiple sources, ensuring it isfit for purposeand aligned withdata governanceandsecurity protocols.

Applyquality assuranceprocesses and raise any issues withdata qualityordata governancein a timely manner.

Comply withdata protection legislation,statistical disclosure control, andaccessibility standards.

Technical Tools and Software

Use relevant software (R, Python, SQL, Google Cloud Platform) to develop efficient, well-documented analytical workflows.

Contribute to the development and maintenance of reproducible analytical pipelines.

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

Present complex data clearly throughwritten reports,presentations, andinteractive dashboards.

Adapt communication style to suit technical and non-technical audiences, usingpolitically neutral language.

Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Able to comply with accessibility and good practice standards for data visualisation, presentations and writing about statistics, adapting language to the audience, and use clear English / Welsh, that is politically neutral.

Understand and can use the appropriate media to communicate findings.

Service Improvement and Innovation

Contribute to the development of analytical protocols, data standards, and reporting templates.

Support innovation in data use and promote best practice in analysis and reporting.

Participate in research and development activities, including the creation of new indicators or models.

Expected to work independently within defined procedures and escalate complex issues to senior analysts as appropriate.

Professional Development and Team Contribution

Identify personal development needs and actively seeklearning opportunities.

Share knowledge and best practice with colleagues throughcoaching,documentation, andpresentations.

Support the development of the team and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Operational and Organisation Responsibilities

Engage with and contribute to your organisational and wider communities of practice for your profession.

Have awareness of and demonstrate the relevant professional standards, including the Code of Practice for Statistics, and comply with these in your work.

Manage own workload and contribute to team planning to meet project deadlines.

Maintain and update datasets, metadata, and documentation in line withinformation governancestandards.

Ensure outputs are stored and shared securely and in compliance withconfidentialityrequirements.

Respect and safeguard confidentiality and sensitive information.

Responsible for the safe use and maintenance of IT equipment and software tools used in analysis.

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 & Knowledge

Essential

• oAn undergraduate degree (Level 5), in a numerate subject OR equivalent qualification OR equivalent level of knowledge and skills

Desirable

• oKnowledge and interest in Data Science techniques

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of manipulating large and complex datasets and creating outputs for use by others.
• oExperience as a Data Analyst
• oExperience of communicating information to others.

Desirable

• oExperience of working in public health or an environment requiring similar competencies.
• oExperience of research and development.

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• oAbility to work alone and as part of a team. .
• oUnderstanding of Public Health Wales policies and principles and the ability to work within these guidelines
• oClear understanding of current and ongoing issues affecting public health.
• oProficient in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• oStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• oAbility to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role

Desirable

• oSome knowledge and experience of specialist computer software, such as SQL, R studio or GIS systems.
• oThe ability to work on a number of concurrent projects, react to changing demands and prioritise work.
• oThe ability to develop skills for specialist software for the production of analyses of public health and related data.
• oWelsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Other

Essential

• oFlexible approach to work and the needs of the service
• oAbility to work collaboratively in a team environment
• oCommitment to continuous professional development
• oAbility to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service

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.

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. 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Public Health Wales

Address

Cardiff, Carmarthen or Mold (but predominantly home working)

Cardiff, Carmarthen or Mold

CF10 4BZ

Employer's website

https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)