At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse health data to improve wellbeing and tackle health inequalities in Calderdale.
- Company: Join Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, a vibrant local authority in West Yorkshire.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, flexible working hours, and potential for permanent employment.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public health while developing your analytical skills.
- Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above required.
The predicted salary is between 18000 - 25000 £ per year.
Introduction
The team works to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for the citizens of Calderdale and help address health inequalities.
Public Health Intelligence professionals provide information that is essential for identifying issues that have a negative effect on people’s health and for planning to deal with those issues.
About the Employer
Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council is the local authority of the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale in West Yorkshire, England.
Calderdale is set in the beautiful South Pennines in West Yorkshire, a vibrant Metropolitan Borough and an active part of the Leeds City Region.
With over 600 services, we offer a wide variety of roles that allow you to use your skills and experience to help others and make Calderdale a better place for everyone.
- What You’ll Do
- Contribute to the linking, analysis and interpretation of complex health, care and population data using specialist health analytical, epidemiological and biostatistical techniques; and draw meaningful conclusions to understand the factors that influence population health, inequalities and to inform the planning and delivery of health and care strategies, programmes and services.
- Contribute to discussions on the design requirements of information systems for holding, linking and analysing sensitive health and care data and for population health surveillance.
- Interpret and present health and care intelligence outputs to a variety of technical and non‑technical audiences, including senior decision makers in the NHS and local government.
- Investigate patterns and variations in determinants, diseases and conditions influencing health and care outcomes and service evaluations.
- Design and implement population health surveys, disease surveillance tools and instruments, and service evaluation tools.
- Search for and critically appraise relevant evidence and scientific research on health and care intelligence, health determinants and interventions to improve population health and/or the delivery of care.
- Formulate specific recommendations based on the interpretation of both data and the appraised evidence.
- Take a lead role in building strong working relationships with a broad range of health and care system partners, colleagues and the wider team.
- Contribute expertise to the preparation of analytical reports, Joint Strategic Needs Assessments, Pharmaceutical Needs Assessments, health equity audits, policy documents, evaluation reports, audits and performance reports for a wide range of audiences.
- Carry out projects to develop the analytics and health and care intelligence skills and knowledge of others (including non‑technical staff) through the demonstration and promotion of best practice, teaching and training.
- Training Outcome
At the end of the apprenticeship programme, it is anticipated that you will be employment ready and will be given the opportunity to apply for any available permanent employment opportunities within Public Health and across the Council.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Essential – GCSE English – C/4 or above
- Essential – GCSE Maths – C/4 or above
- Course Information
- Course: Health and care intelligence specialist (level 7)
- Level: 7 Route: Health and science Apprenticeship Level: Degree
Working Arrangements: Working Week – Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. Flexible working hours, including home‑working (subject to the needs of the role).
Expected Duration: 3 Years Training Provider: JGA LIMITED
This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Public Health Intelligence Specialist Apprenticeship in Halifax employer: Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council is an exceptional employer dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of its community. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to extensive training opportunities and the chance to make a tangible impact in public health while working in the picturesque South Pennines. The council fosters a collaborative work culture that values diversity and inclusivity, ensuring that every team member can contribute meaningfully to improving health outcomes for all citizens.
Contact Details:
Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council Recruitment Team
