Job summary Principal Analyst for Population Health Management Band 8A We are looking for a candidate who can enable the delivery of Population Health Management in Gloucestershire, using insightful, persuasive, and impactful analytics. The role will be based in NHS Gloucestershire ICB, and will work across the health and care system, with strong links to public health and cross-organisational management. Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and other technologies are enhancing big data analytics like never before, generating real insights and opportunities for improvement. Across Health and Social Care in the Integrated Care System (ICS) for Gloucestershire, we have an increasingly developed linked data asset. While we are just beginning to explore the possibilities, the potential is almost limitless, and we need people to help us unlock it. Population Health Management is also at the forefront of health and care improvement/delivery, and we need to progress the development of these skills to provide a robust evidence base to drive change. In response to this changing and evolving environment, an excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Business Intelligence Team at NHS Gloucestershire ICB. We are looking for candidates who can support the delivery of key projects and programmes and drive forward our vision to deliver an exceptional, insightful Business Intelligence for Gloucestershire and enable delivery of Population Health Management across the wider health and care system. Main duties of the job Our expectation of you: You will have a passion for analytics and be able to find and present insights from data with enthusiasm. You will have an enquiring mind and will be able to offer fresh perspectives, driving innovation in our approach to how we interrogate and analyse our extensive data asset. You will be a confident communicator and comfortable describing complex analysis in a clear and accessible way. You will have a strong customer-centred approach to service delivery, with a positive attitude and supportive style, with skills in capturing requirements from stakeholders and translating into meaningful tasks for analysts. You can nurture a healthy work environment, understanding each persons unique strengths and provide, as well as accept, constructive feedback. For further enquiries please email Chris Roche christopher.rochenhs.net About us Our NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (NHS Gloucestershire) is responsible for planning and buying services to meet the health needs of local people. It also brings partners together to ensure the counties NHS provides the best possible care. Alongside our communities, we want to improve health, improve access to high quality care and support when needed and make Gloucestershire a better place for the future. NHS Gloucestershire ICB had the best staff survey result in 2023 for proportion of staff who would recommend it as a place to work. More information about our organisation can be found here: NHS Gloucestershire ICB (nhsglos.nhs.uk) Date posted 17 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 2 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number D9843-ICB-6011HBA Job locations Gloucestershire County Council Westgate Street Gloucester GL1 2TG Job description Job responsibilities Lead the development of population health analytics offer for the organisation and wider integrated care system (ICS) Manage the delivery of the analytics work programme to support the ongoing development and implementation of Population Health Management across the ICS Lead the organisation, and system, in the adoption of specialist analytical techniques Support the development of the analytical capability within analyst teams across the ICS Provide a lead role in supporting and training the analyst teams in complex analytical techniques Provide evidence and advice to support service change and project evaluation, including the delivery of PHM cycles Represent the organisation in both internal and external meetings as a subject matter expert Job description Job responsibilities Lead the development of population health analytics offer for the organisation and wider integrated care system (ICS) Manage the delivery of the analytics work programme to support the ongoing development and implementation of Population Health Management across the ICS Lead the organisation, and system, in the adoption of specialist analytical techniques Support the development of the analytical capability within analyst teams across the ICS Provide a lead role in supporting and training the analyst teams in complex analytical techniques Provide evidence and advice to support service change and project evaluation, including the delivery of PHM cycles Represent the organisation in both internal and external meetings as a subject matter expert Person Specification Knowledge Essential The post holder will be expected to have an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft software, such as AS Power BI, Excel and SQL Server Management Studio, along with understanding how they interconnect with other information systems. Desirable Knowledge of a range of BI reporting solutions. Knowledge of R, Python or other statistical packages. Qualifications Essential Higher level degree, professional qualification or equivalent experience Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development Desirable Post graduate qualification in Health Economics or statistics Member of relevant professional body Experience Essential Experience of receiving and providing highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiating with senior stakeholders/customers on difficult and controversial issues. Presenting complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups/customers. Experience of working in a variety of information environments. Experience of managing large information projects. Experience of liaising with staff at all levels and being confident in working through organisation corporate issues where information is of influence. Experience of interpreting legal/national requirements and implementing appropriate processes/procedure to conform with changes. Experience of helping teams to prioritise their workloads within a very busy environment. Experience in implementing information infrastructure and reporting suites. Desirable Experience of managing large information projects which go across more than one organisation. Experience in being able to develop information processes to meet NHS Information Authority regulations. Experience in understanding patient care pathways from primary care through to tertiary care. Experience using statistical or developer software such as R, Python or others. Experience in the application of Data Science approaches, including machine learning, advanced statistics and risk modelling. Skills Essential Good communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent written and verbal presentation skills. Excellent analytical and numerical skills. Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including service change and benefits of project delivery. Highly developed leadership skills with ability to motivate and engage individuals and teams. Strong project management skills Desirable Able to design and develop Data Science approaches, including machine learning, advanced statistics and risk modelling. Skills in using statistical or developer software such as R, Python or others Person Specification Knowledge Essential The post holder will be expected to have an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft software, such as AS Power BI, Excel and SQL Server Management Studio, along with understanding how they interconnect with other information systems. Desirable Knowledge of a range of BI reporting solutions. Knowledge of R, Python or other statistical packages. Qualifications Essential Higher level degree, professional qualification or equivalent experience Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development Desirable Post graduate qualification in Health Economics or statistics Member of relevant professional body Experience Essential Experience of receiving and providing highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiating with senior stakeholders/customers on difficult and controversial issues. Presenting complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups/customers. Experience of working in a variety of information environments. Experience of managing large information projects. Experience of liaising with staff at all levels and being confident in working through organisation corporate issues where information is of influence. Experience of interpreting legal/national requirements and implementing appropriate processes/procedure to conform with changes. Experience of helping teams to prioritise their workloads within a very busy environment. Experience in implementing information infrastructure and reporting suites. Desirable Experience of managing large information projects which go across more than one organisation. Experience in being able to develop information processes to meet NHS Information Authority regulations. Experience in understanding patient care pathways from primary care through to tertiary care. Experience using statistical or developer software such as R, Python or others. Experience in the application of Data Science approaches, including machine learning, advanced statistics and risk modelling. Skills Essential Good communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent written and verbal presentation skills. Excellent analytical and numerical skills. Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including service change and benefits of project delivery. Highly developed leadership skills with ability to motivate and engage individuals and teams. Strong project management skills Desirable Able to design and develop Data Science approaches, including machine learning, advanced statistics and risk modelling. Skills in using statistical or developer software such as R, Python or others Employer details Employer name NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board Address Gloucestershire County Council Westgate Street Gloucester GL1 2TG Employer's website https://www.nhsglos.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)