Analytical Officer (Higher Information Analyst)

NHS England

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Job summary

Within Data and Analytics our vision is to be the leading data services provider for health and social care across England through creating innovative and high-quality data products and services that give our customers the knowledge and capabilities required to deliver the best outcomes for citizens.

This team will support operational and performance policy colleagues charged with ensuring the NHS makes progress towards delivering the operational targets related to Urgent and Emergency Care. The team will have responsibility for a number of data collections which are employed to monitor progress and to give operational insights. The team will ensure collections are maintained and continue to be fit for purpose. In addition to the formal publications internal reports and dashboards will be maintained and developed using appropriate platforms and technologies to meet user need alongside more detailed analytical work as required to support policy development.

This team will also have responsibility for maintaining links with the UK statistics authority, in particular the regulatory arm, Office for Statistics Regulation, and that NHSE's statistical work adheres to the Code of Practice for statistics.This role is a key part of the Urgent and Emergency Care team and is responsible for the provision of a high-quality service to our stakeholders.

Main duties of the job

The Analytical Officer will work on running and improving the data collection, presentation, analysis and publication of data, as is applicable to their policy area Postholders will be expected to develop their skills in order to use and take advantage of the latest technology.

Financial and Physical Resources

Deliver against organisational objectives, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising own workload and working to tight deadlines.

Information

Provide enhancements to current management information, reporting to enhance decision making processes.

Research and Development

Actively supports and contributes to the development of key performance indicators for the successful assessment of performance.

Planning and OrganisationContribute to strategic planning.

Please review the full job description and assignment brief.

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.

Date posted

05 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

990-TD-D&A-6820264-E

Job locations

Wellington Place Leeds

Leeds

LS1 4AP


Job description

Job responsibilities

This advert has attached Assignment Briefs/ information relating to roles currently vacant. However, please be aware that this recruitment may also be used to fill other positions that become vacant after the time of advert, for which Assignment Briefs or team information are not available. This will be limited to roles where the competencies to be assessed and requirements for the role are appropriately similar.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS willbe offered on a secondment basis only, agreementshouldbeobtainedfromtheiremployerpriortosubmittingtheapplication.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name Stephen Barber Job title Senior Information Analyst Email address stephen.barber1@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

This advert has attached Assignment Briefs/ information relating to roles currently vacant. However, please be aware that this recruitment may also be used to fill other positions that become vacant after the time of advert, for which Assignment Briefs or team information are not available. This will be limited to roles where the competencies to be assessed and requirements for the role are appropriately similar.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS willbe offered on a secondment basis only, agreementshouldbeobtainedfromtheiremployerpriortosubmittingtheapplication.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name Stephen Barber Job title Senior Information Analyst Email address stephen.barber1@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject (such as Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Operational Research, or a related quantitative or analytical discipline such as Health Service Research, Social Research) or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience in specialist area.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of the NHS England website CMS, or similar - creating, editing, reviewing, scheduling and publishing pages.

Skills

Essential

  • Responding to, managing and resolving potential breaches to the statistical code of practice, or similar relevant experience.
  • Organised, able to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines and with excellent critical thinking skills.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of communicating effectively directly with senior management, internal teams and external stakeholders.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject (such as Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Operational Research, or a related quantitative or analytical discipline such as Health Service Research, Social Research) or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience in specialist area.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of the NHS England website CMS, or similar - creating, editing, reviewing, scheduling and publishing pages.

Skills

Essential

  • Responding to, managing and resolving potential breaches to the statistical code of practice, or similar relevant experience.
  • Organised, able to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines and with excellent critical thinking skills.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of communicating effectively directly with senior management, internal teams and external stakeholders.

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).

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.

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

NHS England

Address

Wellington Place Leeds

Leeds

LS1 4AP


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Wellington Place Leeds

Leeds

LS1 4AP


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Information Analyst

Stephen Barber

stephen.barber1@nhs.net

Date posted

05 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

990-TD-D&A-6820264-E

Job locations

Wellington Place Leeds

Leeds

LS1 4AP


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