The Role The Principle Public Health Information Analyst will be responsible for leading Information Services input to public health intelligence within NHS Lanarkshire, ensuring the effective exploitation of available datasets to inform all areas of public health activity. You will provide specialist advice on analytical methods and datasets to Information Services analysts, public health staff and other NHSL staff. You will also investigate highly complex enquiries and contribute to corporate reporting providing strategic/business planning advice. The post holder will work for both the Tobacco Control Team (TCT) on a 0.8wte/4dpw basis and the Lanarkshire Weight Management Service (LWMS) on a 0.2wte/1dpw basis, although there is some flexibility in these hours based on the needs of each service. LWMS The post holder will ensure that the LWMS has the data collection and information analysis structures, systems and processes needed to allow the service to comply with the requirements of the Framework for the Prevention, Early Detection and Early Intervention of Type II Diabetes, Scotland's Diet and Healthy Weight Delivery Plan and the associated Weight Management Minimum Standards. They will ensure that the data capture and analysis systems are in place to allow the service to analyse data from interventions run by partners in health & social care and commissioned agencies as well as data extraction from clinical systems & health records. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the LWMS complies with the requirements of the Standardised Core Dataset for Tier 2 and Tier 3 Weight Management Services, including the continued development of a patient management database using Microsoft Access. This data will be used to support monitoring, evaluation and improvement as part of internal performance management systems and for reporting both internally and to PHS. TCT The post holder will provide professional support and supervision to a Health Improvement Senior (Band 6), Weight Management & Tobacco Control Information analyst (Band 5) and Tobacco Control Assistant Information Analyst (Band 4). The post holder will be a key member of the Monitoring, Improvement and Evaluation thematic group within the Tobacco Control programme. The post holder will support the Tobacco Control Programme Manager to lead and deliver on actions associated with monitoring, improvement and evaluation within the Lanarkshire Tobacco Control and Vaping Strategy. Additional Information Specific to the Role Work will be directed by the Service Manager LWMS and Programme Manager for Tobacco, Vaping, Alcohol and Cannabis who will provide operational line management. The majority of the workload will involve accessing data collected by the LWMS & Tobacco Control but the post holder will access the same health-based systems as the NHS Lanarkshire Public Health Department & eHealth Department analysts and will also carry out analysis of data from social care, third and independent sector partners. The remainder of the specifics of this role are the same as outlined in the NHS Lanarkshire Principal Information Analyst Job Description, except all reference to operational or professional line management which is as outlined above. NHS Lanarkshire Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services. We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas. What we'll need you to bring Educated to Degree level with a high numerical and statistical content supplemented by additional skills gained through a mixture of internal and external formal training and experience of application equivalent to masters level in a specialist area Experience of Information Management in a Health Care environment Specialist knowledge of Public Health datasets and experience of the organisation’s information requirements e.g. epidemiological and demographic datasets Highly developed IT and information analysis skills with an in-depth specialist knowledge and experience of application of NHS data definitions, information standards and policies is essential Have a theoretical knowledge base and practical experience of managing a skills-based staff Effective and confident communication skills to present, advise and instruct analysis, procedures and standards to a senior audience Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence. It would be great if you also have Additional skills acquired through formal training and experience of application Senior level experience of information management in a healthcare environment with some understanding of the organisation’s information requirements Knowledge of SPSS, SIMD and geographical packages Knowledge of topical public health issues Evidence of involvement in planning processes and influencing analyses Contract type Permanent Full time 37 hours Location and Working Pattern This role will be based in Health Improvement within Beckford St, Hamilton The working pattern for this role is Monday - Thursday 9-5pm, Friday 9-4.30pm Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations. Looking to find out more? If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you Please contact Jonathan Cavana, Senior Health Improvement Manage r, on 07771 974038 For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Lynn Deas, Recruitment Administrator on lynn.deaslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email) Why NHS Lanarkshire? Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career. Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include: A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service A minimum of 8 days of public holidays Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension ) Paid sick leave increasing with length of service Occupational health services Employee counselling services Work-life Balance policies and procedures NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page. Further Information For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage. 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