Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic data analyst to join our team as Specialist Data Analyst. This post will play a key role in maximizing the potential of the data we collect to improve patient care and services across Wales.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will cover a range of areas, including providing analytical, modelling and data processing support, and responding to information requests to provide data, run reports and develop dashboards, through the application of analytical and data handling skills. There will also be opportunities to support our data warehousing and acquisition team. Experience and a working knowledge of tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, ArcGIS, Python and R would be an advantage, though not essential. We are looking to further develop our mapping work, so experience in this area would be welcome.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team and can demonstrate a commitment to delivering a high-quality service. The successful applicant will need to be able to work under pressure, be responsive to fast moving deadlines and maintain positive, constructive relationships with a wide range of individuals and organisations and be able to prioritise their own work.
Depending on experience we may offer the post as a Band 5 Data Analyst. If appointed as a Data Analyst, progression to the next pay band is dependent on meeting an agreed set of competency criteria managed through Personal Development Review (PDR). Once those criteria are met you will automatically progress to Band 6.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is part of the NHS Wales family and has an important role in changing the way health and care services are delivered through technology and data. The organisation supports frontline staff with modern systems and access to important information about their patients, while empowering the people of Wales to manage their own health through digital NHS Wales services.
Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation.
Join our game changing, life-saving team and start making a real difference to health and care services in Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience in an NHS Information environment
- Experience of working under pressures to deadlines in a customer focused environment
- Demonstrate an understanding of the information needs of the Health Service and how to produce suitable information to meet these requirements
- Highly specialised knowledge of analysis and statistical techniques and tools within own area of expertise; to include PowerBI
- Detailed knowledge of specialised Information systems to assist in decisions relating to change
- Clear understanding of service area to enable interpretation of customer requirements including high level knowledge of data items and definitions
Desirable
- Supervisory experience within an NHS Information environment
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Proven IT skills in an analytical capacity; structured programming skills are essential, ability to learn new IT related skills and systems
- Ability to develop and present information in own area of expertise using presentational aids
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
- Ability to supervise, motivate and assist in the development of junior staff and guide and motivate project team members
- Able to work on own initiative and effectively prioritise both own and others workload.
- Reliable; Organised and methodical;
- Motivated - able to motivate project team members; Creative and flexible; Team player
- Excellent problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Ability to Speak Welsh to Level 1
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience in an NHS Information environment
- Experience of working under pressures to deadlines in a customer focused environment
- Demonstrate an understanding of the information needs of the Health Service and how to produce suitable information to meet these requirements
- Highly specialised knowledge of analysis and statistical techniques and tools within own area of expertise; to include PowerBI
- Detailed knowledge of specialised Information systems to assist in decisions relating to change
- Clear understanding of service area to enable interpretation of customer requirements including high level knowledge of data items and definitions
Desirable
- Supervisory experience within an NHS Information environment
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Proven IT skills in an analytical capacity; structured programming skills are essential, ability to learn new IT related skills and systems
- Ability to develop and present information in own area of expertise using presentational aids
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
- Ability to supervise, motivate and assist in the development of junior staff and guide and motivate project team members
- Able to work on own initiative and effectively prioritise both own and others workload.
- Reliable; Organised and methodical;
- Motivated - able to motivate project team members; Creative and flexible; Team player
- Excellent problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Ability to Speak Welsh to Level 1
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).
