Public Health Intelligence Analyst

Job description

Job responsibilities

To make effective use of available health and care data and provide data analysis and interpretation which improves our understanding of the needs of the population within the Trusts catchment area.

To collect, analyse, interpret and present varied and complex public health related intelligence / data to a wide range of audiences, in ways that are accessible, meaningful and appropriate for use and which take account of confidentiality requirements and statistical robustness.

The post holder will support the Public Health Intelligence Specialist in the collation of public health performance data, including reviewing and updating of the public health teams Interactive Monitoring Tool (IMT).

To analyse complex data employing statistical tests, methods and techniques in the production of information and develop information reporting solutions

To undertake and respond to ad-hoc enquiries and requests for information including assistance and advice to colleagues/partners on data sources and data collection.

To contribute to the development of Public Health policy/strategy.

To undertake research, audit and evaluation as required and in accordance with service standards.

To advise colleagues on the undertaking of surveys, research and best practice.

The post holder will work with the wider system to contribute to increased understanding of the health of local populations supporting needs assessment, priority setting, business planning, monitoring, audit, research and evaluation of services.

Ability to communicate highly complex or sensitive information to managers and clinicians (including presenting and explaining complex reports at Trust meetings, as required).

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Candidate will possess a first degree in relevant topic, e.g. epidemiology, Public Health, statistics or equivalent related experience or evidence of equivalent experience plus additional specialist knowledge acquired through training and relevant experience to degree level or equivalent. Knowledge of NHS and / or healthcare systems is desirable

Working knowledge and experience of Business Intelligence software and application to a range of public health issues and functions

Knowledge and expertise of statistical techniques and methodologies and best practice.

An understanding of health inequalities and the social determinants of health

Strong knowledge of and experience using statistical packages to perform analysis

Ability communicate with clinicians and managers in the need for and use of highly complex and sensitive specialised information about population health and health inequalities.

DESIRABLE

Post-graduate degree and/or equivalent experience in public health and epidemiology

If you think you have the skills and motivation to succeed in this role we are keen to hear from you. Informal conversations or visits to our team from interested parties are strongly encouraged.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level in a numerate subject/public health/epidemiology and /or relevant experience, equivalent to post-graduate degree level

Desirable

• oPost-graduate degree and/or equivalent experience in public health and epidemiology

Other

Essential

• It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to convert health data into information with minimal supervision including data quality control, analysis and dissemination
• Experience in the use of statistical and epidemiological methods for analysing and interpreting health/public health data sets
• Experience of manipulating large and complex data sets

Desirable

• Experience using a business intelligence platform e.g.: PowerBI,
• Advanced competencies in Microsoft Excel

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

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cobalt

7/8 Silver Fox Way Cobalt business Park

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE27 0QJ

Employer's website

https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)