Assistant Director of Data Visualisation Development
NHS England's Data and Analytics Directorate is supporting the NHS to become data enabled over the next 10 years. Our vision is to put patients in control of their data and care, support clinicians, decision-makers and researchers with access to trusted, real-time and high-quality data and support the NHS Data Community to apply their skills to high value opportunities. We are looking for Assistant Director of Data Visualisation Development to develop and evolve our vast data visualisation estate to support the NHS in unlocking the power of data.
Main duties of the job
Key aspects of this role will be to:
1. Ensure the policy on data visualisation is understood by all stakeholders and is delivered utilising all available resources efficiently and effectively.
2. Provide leadership for the Data Vis team and champion the use of data visualisation across the system to improve policy, analysis, research and care.
3. Own key technical decisions and roadmap for Data Visualisation in the New NHS England.
4. Ensure the development and management of relevant policies, guidelines and best practice for data visualisations.
5. Ensure appropriate systems and processes are in place to enable the successful delivery of data visualisations.
6. Proactively manage key risks and issues associated with ensuring appropriate actions are taken to mitigate or respond.
7. Monitor and establish accountability on the overall progress of the visualisation projects and services to ensure completion within agreed timescales.
8. Avoid the destabilisation of business as usual.
9. Manage and actively promote relationships with key stakeholders.
About us
The NHS England board has 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.
Job responsibilities
As Assistant Director of Data Visualisation Development, the post holder will lead and work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective data visualisation service, supporting staff to develop clear and representative visualisations of data to support insights and data-driven decision making. The individual will provide a strategic steer to ensure projects and packages of work are aligned to the goals and ambitions of the NHS, have experience with developing data visualisations and lead a team that champions the use of data visualisation to improve policy, analysis and research. The successful candidate will have experience with leading the community of practice across the NHS, acting as a subject matter expert in data visualisation and how this can drive transformation. The successful candidate will also ensure all local initiatives are aligned to the ambitions of the directorate within the data visualisation field. The post holder will have accountability and responsibility for the strategic and operational development of the visualisation function. Plans to achieve the strategy will be underpinned by the delivery of short to medium term objectives.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* In-depth additional expert knowledge acquired over a significant period of time in the following areas - data visualisation, Tableau, Power BI and Foundry visualisation techniques.
* In-depth understanding of data within the NHS and how visualisation techniques support the strategic objectives of the NHS.
Experience
* Experience of data analytical and transformation concepts and how to clearly represent data to support policy, analysis and research.
* Experience setting data visualisation policy, guidelines and best practice and applying this to multiple areas across the NHS.
Skills
* Demonstrable leadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning, across a number of horizons and effectively manage demands and resources.
* Excellent stakeholder management in the NHS and data landscape, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Qualifications
* Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in a relevant specialist area.
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.
Salary
£88,168 to £101,677 a year (exclusive of London weighting)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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