Job summary
This role will undertake the preparation and analysis of public health and other health and social care data to support the health intelligence function of the public health team to improve population health outcomes.
This post will provide analytical support for the health intelligence and health care public health function and to inform service development for the improvement of services, including assist in audits and surveys, collection of data, statistical analysis of data, development of audit and/or research projects.
As such, the role will involve working directly with members of staff at all levels across the service, ensuring that staff are supported with their public health intelligence requirements in the right way to meet the needs of the organisation.
Carry out work on data preparation, data quality, data analysis, modelling, forecasting and the creation and presentation of standard, regular and bespoke reports. The aim of which will be to address customer/service user requirements, support strategic planning, decision making, performance management, service improvement and service redesign. Work on defined projects and programmes as well as responding to ad hoc requests for information analysis.
The role requires the bank worker to adopt a proactive and flexible approach and to use initiative in problem solving.
The bank worker will work within organisational policies and procedures. They will work on own initiative and advice will be available if required.
Main duties of the job
The role requires excellent communication skills with the ability to report on results of analysis verbally, graphically and in written reports, attending high level meetings and providing briefings as required.
This will require the ability to communicate sensitive and contentious information to clinical, non-clinical and senior management audiences. This may be in relation to complex or contentious subject matter regarding service delivery e.g. staff complaints/satisfaction, performance management e.g. workforce productivity/capability and alternative ways of working (e.g. resource utilisation) that will be subject to robust scrutiny and challenge
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full description of the job and values are found in the attached Job description and Person Specification.
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full description of the job and values are found in the attached Job description and Person Specification.
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree Level Qualification in relevant field e.g. Psychology, Economics, Mathematics. Specialist knowledge of statistical analysis tools and techniques. Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyse and communicate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. Knowledge of information systems that includes the ability to operate and manipulate data from a database. Thorough knowledge and understanding of relational databases and information reporting. Knowledge of national and local health data sets. Knowledge of SPSS or equivalent software.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS, social care and voluntary sector in South Wales.
Experience
Essential
- Skilled in utilising computer software for the statistical analysis of data Experience of undertaking analysis of data to support business decision making using multiple and large data sets. Experience of designing data structures which support service evaluation and analysis. Advanced skills in statistical and analytics with the ability to manipulate and model complex data sets. Excellent written skills with the ability to produce and present reports to clinical and senior management level audiences, often in relation to complex or contentious subject matter.
Desirable
- Previous experience of such roles/responsibilities.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to present technical (statistical) concepts to multi-professional groups at all levels in both formal and informal settings. Highly proficient in MS Access, Excel, Word,Power Point and Power BI. Ability to operate with initiative. Work independently as a lead specialist in the context of agreed objectives. Excellent problem solving skills to the development of advanced analytical methodologies. Advanced keyboard skills to ensure data accuracy and speed when manipulating data.
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh. Knowledge of SQL or similar types of query language for the interrogation of large and complex relational databases. Experience of using a range of statistical analytical software packages (such as STATA or R).
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Highly organised, proactive, logical problem solver. Flexible approach to work. Team player. Self-motivated. A high level of interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust. Professional calm and efficient manner. Commitment to continuing professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree Level Qualification in relevant field e.g. Psychology, Economics, Mathematics. Specialist knowledge of statistical analysis tools and techniques. Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyse and communicate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. Knowledge of information systems that includes the ability to operate and manipulate data from a database. Thorough knowledge and understanding of relational databases and information reporting. Knowledge of national and local health data sets. Knowledge of SPSS or equivalent software.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS, social care and voluntary sector in South Wales.
Experience
Essential
- Skilled in utilising computer software for the statistical analysis of data Experience of undertaking analysis of data to support business decision making using multiple and large data sets. Experience of designing data structures which support service evaluation and analysis. Advanced skills in statistical and analytics with the ability to manipulate and model complex data sets. Excellent written skills with the ability to produce and present reports to clinical and senior management level audiences, often in relation to complex or contentious subject matter.
Desirable
- Previous experience of such roles/responsibilities.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to present technical (statistical) concepts to multi-professional groups at all levels in both formal and informal settings. Highly proficient in MS Access, Excel, Word,Power Point and Power BI. Ability to operate with initiative. Work independently as a lead specialist in the context of agreed objectives. Excellent problem solving skills to the development of advanced analytical methodologies. Advanced keyboard skills to ensure data accuracy and speed when manipulating data.
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh. Knowledge of SQL or similar types of query language for the interrogation of large and complex relational databases. Experience of using a range of statistical analytical software packages (such as STATA or R).
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Highly organised, proactive, logical problem solver. Flexible approach to work. Team player. Self-motivated. A high level of interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust. Professional calm and efficient manner. Commitment to continuing professional development.
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).
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).
