An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative and enthusiastic Public Health Intelligence Analyst to join the Northumbria Public Health Team.
The Public Health Team in Northumbria works closely with the Trust's Information Services and system-wide partners to tackle health inequalities for our Trust patient population. The post holder will have the analytical skills and knowledge to make effective use of available health and care data and provide data analysis and interpretation which improves our understanding of the needs of the population within the Trust's catchment area. The post holder will be required to produce and communicate public health information to a range of audiences.
The post holder will support the Public Health team working collaboratively with the Information Services Team, clinical and non-clinical services, and wider system partners. The successful candidate will make effective use of available health and care data to support the Trust to ensure we influence the way data information is used in policy and strategy development.
They will be required to collect, analyse, interpret and present varied and complex public health-related intelligence/data to a wide range of audiences. The post holder will have the ability to work with competing demands, appropriately manage their work priorities, and actively undertake professional development. The post holder will require excellent communication skills and will be required to liaise with key personnel within the Trust, working with the teams to develop capability and understanding of public health and health inequalities data.
Candidate will possess a first degree in a relevant topic or equivalent related experience or evidence of equivalent experience plus additional specialist knowledge acquired through training and relevant experience to degree level or equivalent. Knowledge of NHS and/or healthcare systems is desirable.
We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic, and flexible individual with the ability to work on their own initiative. The post holder will be required to work Trust-wide and is based at Cobalt, with blended working arrangements.
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck, and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality – opening a state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost-effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well, it isn’t; this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way.
Responsibilities:
* To make effective use of available health and care data and provide data analysis and interpretation which improves our understanding of the needs of the population within the Trust's catchment area.
* To collect, analyse, interpret and present varied and complex public health-related intelligence/data to a wide range of audiences, in ways that are accessible, meaningful, and appropriate for use while taking into account confidentiality requirements and statistical robustness.
* The post holder will support the Public Health Intelligence Specialist in the collation of public health performance data, including reviewing and updating the public health team's Interactive Monitoring Tool (IMT).
* To analyse complex data employing statistical tests, methods, and techniques in the production of information and develop information reporting solutions.
* To undertake and respond to ad-hoc enquiries and requests for information, including assistance and advice to colleagues/partners on data sources and data collection.
* To contribute to the development of Public Health policy/strategy.
* To undertake research, audit, and evaluation as required and in accordance with service standards.
* To advise colleagues on the undertaking of surveys, research, and best practice.
* The post holder will work with the wider system to contribute to increased understanding of the health of local populations supporting needs assessment, priority setting, business planning, monitoring, audit, research, and evaluation of services.
* Ability to communicate highly complex or sensitive information to managers and clinicians (including presenting and explaining complex reports at Trust meetings, as required).
Essential Criteria:
* Candidate will possess a first degree in a relevant topic, e.g., epidemiology, Public Health, statistics, or equivalent related experience or evidence of equivalent experience plus additional specialist knowledge acquired through training and relevant experience to degree level or equivalent. Knowledge of NHS and/or healthcare systems is desirable.
* Working knowledge and experience of Business Intelligence software and application to a range of public health issues and functions.
* Knowledge and expertise of statistical techniques and methodologies and best practice.
* An understanding of health inequalities and the social determinants of health.
* Strong knowledge of and experience using statistical packages to perform analysis.
* Ability to communicate with clinicians and managers in the need for and use of highly complex and sensitive specialised information about population health and health inequalities.
Desirable:
* Post-graduate degree and/or equivalent experience in public health and epidemiology.
If you think you have the skills and motivation to succeed in this role, we are keen to hear from you. Informal conversations or visits to our team from interested parties are strongly encouraged.
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