Job summary
The National Disease Registration Service (NDRS) is an international leader in population-based disease registration services and a function within Data & Analytics, part of the Transformation Directorate of NHS England. In partnership with other teams and groups within NHS England and beyond we provide the expertise to identify, collect, collate and quality-assure detailed and rich population-level datasets for specific diseases and conditions and enable and provide expert, timely insight and evidence on these.
As a Data & Analytics Support Specialist for the NDRS you will plan, develop, deliver and maintain meaningful data visualisations based on routinely collected healthcare datasets and play a vital part in ensuring that NDRS can deliver the necessary analysis and insight to support the successful delivery of its work programme. The work you do will inform patient care and have an impact on patient outcomes.
What's in it for you
- A role as part of a dynamic team using data and digital technology to transform health and care.
- A range of opportunities to build your experience in an environment where your work has a direct and positive impact.
- A real commitment to your personal and professional development with access to a broad range of learning opportunities.
Main duties of the job
As a Data & Analytics Support Specialist in the data projects team in NDRS, you will:
- plan, develop, deliver and maintain meaningful data visualisations based on routinely collected healthcare datasets.
- engage with a range of audiences, including stakeholders at NHS trusts, clinicians and commissioners, to understand their data and reporting needs and translate these into intelligent content and reports
- present data for different audiences and purposes, and in different media including online dynamic dashboards, as appropriate
- lead on the development of BI outputs and develop and publish dashboards and BI products for disease reporting
- act as an operational expert for your nominated area of work, responding to external data requests as required
- provide expertise and guidance about BI outputs and the underlying data and analyses to a range of external and internal stakeholders, including clinicians, data managers, commissioners, and researchers.
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Why you should apply
We value the different experiences our people bring to their work at NHS England.
We're working to create an environment where everyone can make a full contribution no matter their background, identity, or circumstances. Which means, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Don't worry if you dont meet all the criteria weve suggested knowledge and experience you've gained in other ways might make us think about the role differently. Go ahead and apply.More about you
Some of the skills and experience we're looking for:
- Knowledge of routine sources of record-level data for health-related analysis.
- Significant experience and proficiency in data management base design
- Significant experience and proficiency use of specialist software e.g. R, SQL
- Ability to present highly complex information to specialist and non-specialist audiences in a variety of formats.
- Well-developed problem-solving skills and a flexible approach to developing solutions
- Ability to work within a team, on your own initiative
Job description
Job responsibilities
Why you should apply
We value the different experiences our people bring to their work at NHS England.
We're working to create an environment where everyone can make a full contribution no matter their background, identity, or circumstances. Which means, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Don't worry if you dont meet all the criteria weve suggested knowledge and experience you've gained in other ways might make us think about the role differently. Go ahead and apply.More about you
Some of the skills and experience we're looking for:
- Knowledge of routine sources of record-level data for health-related analysis.
- Significant experience and proficiency in data management base design
- Significant experience and proficiency use of specialist software e.g. R, SQL
- Ability to present highly complex information to specialist and non-specialist audiences in a variety of formats.
- Well-developed problem-solving skills and a flexible approach to developing solutions
- Ability to work within a team, on your own initiative
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the end-to-end data pipeline with an understanding of a wide range of data quality issues and the application of the appropriate data validation techniques.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using a recognised BI tool for example R Shiny, SAS, Tableau, Power BI
Skills
Essential
- Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups.
- Technically skilled in data transformation and query languages for example R, SQL
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources including strong analytical and requirements gathering skills.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the end-to-end data pipeline with an understanding of a wide range of data quality issues and the application of the appropriate data validation techniques.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using a recognised BI tool for example R Shiny, SAS, Tableau, Power BI
Skills
Essential
- Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups.
- Technically skilled in data transformation and query languages for example R, SQL
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources including strong analytical and requirements gathering skills.
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).
