NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit

DCBI Service Lead

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Job summary

Are you a detail-oriented analyst with a passion for customer satisfaction? Do you thrive in exciting and influential roles where you can make a real impact? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! As a customer-focused analyst in our organization, you'll have the chance to use your skills and expertise to drive meaningful change and make a difference every day

Due to promotion we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic analyst to join the Direct Commissioning Business Intelligence team. Are you ready to join a dynamic team of over 20 analytical professionals and make a real impact on the NHS? As a Principal Intelligence Analyst, you'll have the chance to work on a wide range of projects, from delivering regional specialised commissioning services to supporting the creation of national analytical products across a variety of different contracts including Acute, Mental Health, Health & Justice and Offender Personality Disorder. In this influential role, you'll be responsible for ensuring that all our deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and excellence. So, if you're an analyst with a passion for making a difference, don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

This role can be based at the Durham, Sheffield or Liverpool office and we offer hybrid working in this role meaning that the successful candidate can work from a mixture of locations including home, NECS offices and customer locations

Main duties of the job

This role will be responsible for:

Creating and delivering excellent, user-friendly analytical products on an ad hoc and routine basis.

Attending customer meetings both virtually and in person. Working closely with commissioners and healthcare providers to develop successful partnerships.

Contributing to improving the quality of data within key national datasets, such as the SUS, MHSDS, and local data flows, to better support commissioners.

Developing a deep understanding of NHS healthcare data, you will be able to leverage this knowledge to drive meaningful change and advance your career. Your expertise will enable you to provide valuable insights that can improve patient care and outcomes within the NHS.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of our analytical capabilities. We are committed to expanding the skills of our team and you will be well supported in your personal development. Including in the use of advanced analytical techniques and tools such as SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI, QGIS, Alteryx and Knime. If you are eager to grow your career and improve your skills while making a positive impact on the NHS, this is a great opportunity for you.

About us

At NECS we are proud to be part of the NHS family. We are one of the few truly customer-owned entities within the NHS. We have a national footprint, with customers across the UK and abroad. Our customer base has diversified significantly, and we are now very pleased to be serving NHS providers as well as commissioners, NHS England, Local Authorities, General Practices.

NECS combines specialist skills and expertise with scale and resilience to achieve results. We combine core NHS values with a sharp focus on customer care and a relentless pursuit of continuous improvement. We see ourselves as a key partner in the development, delivery and future success of the healthcare system.

Our people are the heart of our organisation. We strive to ensure they feel trusted, valued and empowered. Were passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that as well as an excellent benefits package including generous holidays and pension plus free car parking and access to NHS discounts.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

NECS is committed to promoting an equal and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and is representative of our communities - a place where we can be ourselves, feel empowered and succeed on merit.

We encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.

Details

Date posted

23 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

I9869-BIS106-8006

Job locations

John Snow House

University Science Park

Durham

DH1 3YG


722 Prince of Wales Road

Sheffield

S9 4EU


Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will be expected to lead the provision of a comprehensive business intelligence service to a diverse range of stakeholders, using extensive analytical and technical expertise, supported by an in-depth specialist knowledge of NHS and public sector data and definitions, with a particular focus on NHS England Direct Commissioned services.

The postholder will manage the provision of analytics to customers and has responsibility for the specification, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data and information to NECS customers.

The postholder takes overall responsibility for prioritisation of workload and appropriate use and management of information resource to deliver operational efficiency across DCBI Service provision.

The postholder will be responsible for the management and successful delivery of the Direct Commissioning BI SLA, other department responsibilities and proactive management of the associated resources.

Please see the attached Job Description in Supporting Documents for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will be expected to lead the provision of a comprehensive business intelligence service to a diverse range of stakeholders, using extensive analytical and technical expertise, supported by an in-depth specialist knowledge of NHS and public sector data and definitions, with a particular focus on NHS England Direct Commissioned services.

The postholder will manage the provision of analytics to customers and has responsibility for the specification, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data and information to NECS customers.

The postholder takes overall responsibility for prioritisation of workload and appropriate use and management of information resource to deliver operational efficiency across DCBI Service provision.

The postholder will be responsible for the management and successful delivery of the Direct Commissioning BI SLA, other department responsibilities and proactive management of the associated resources.

Please see the attached Job Description in Supporting Documents for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A masters degree-level qualification in a subject relevant to business intelligence.
  • Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable

  • Evidence of leadership development.

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience in analysing and interpretation of complex NHS data.
  • Considerable experience in NHS information management role with an excellent understanding of NHS information sources and relevant coding schemes.
  • Previous experience of managing and leading staff.
  • Experience of stakeholder management.
  • Experience of working within a customer facing environment and managing customer expectations.

Desirable

  • Working experience of NHS England Direct Commissioned Services.
  • Experience in managing budgets.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A masters degree-level qualification in a subject relevant to business intelligence.
  • Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable

  • Evidence of leadership development.

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience in analysing and interpretation of complex NHS data.
  • Considerable experience in NHS information management role with an excellent understanding of NHS information sources and relevant coding schemes.
  • Previous experience of managing and leading staff.
  • Experience of stakeholder management.
  • Experience of working within a customer facing environment and managing customer expectations.

Desirable

  • Working experience of NHS England Direct Commissioned Services.
  • Experience in managing budgets.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit

Address

John Snow House

University Science Park

Durham

DH1 3YG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit

Address

John Snow House

University Science Park

Durham

DH1 3YG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Susan Keeley

susan.skidmore@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

23 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

I9869-BIS106-8006

Job locations

John Snow House

University Science Park

Durham

DH1 3YG


722 Prince of Wales Road

Sheffield

S9 4EU


Supporting documents

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