Job summaryThe Head of Population Health Data will lead the strategic development and operational delivery of population health analytics, health inequalities intelligence, and fair access analysis across the organisation and wider Integrated Care System (ICS). As a member of the Informatics Senior Leadership Team this role will deputise for the Head of Informatics as and when requiredThe role will play a critical leadership function in supporting NHS Fair Access Frameworks, Core20PLUS5 priorities, health inequalities programmes, and population health management initiatives through advanced analytics, integrated datasets, and evidence-based intelligence.Working collaboratively with clinical, operational, public health, commissioning, and digital teams, the postholder will ensure data is used proactively to identify unmet need, variation in access, service inequity, and opportunities for targeted intervention across Adult and Children's services.The Head of Population Health Data will play a central role in enabling the organisation and wider healthcare system to better understand, monitor, and address health inequalities through high-quality population health intelligence, fair access analysis, and data-driven transformation initiatives that improve outcomes for local communities.Main duties of the jobTo deputise for the Head of Informatics when necessary and contribute to the Informatics senior management team.To manipulate and analyse highly complex data by using expert technical knowledge and skills in Access, Excel and additional data management tools i.e. SQL, TMI or multi-dimensional toolsTo have well developed knowledge and be the Trusts expert lead on local and national data standards, definitions and datasets and returnsTo support the Head of Informatics in the management and development of the interface between operational services, the clinical system ( EPR team) and the wider informatics teamTo develop and implement effective and efficient population health management monitoring practicesDevelop effective working relationships with internal and external colleagues, partner organisations and regulatory bodies.Work closely with service users, carers and other representatives to ensure that services delivered meet the needs of local people.Provide full and active support to the business planning function, aligning to strategic objectives, local and national policy.Working with the team, to develop and implement data standards and principles, along with data curation and data architecture processes to enable public health projects.About usAt Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with usexcellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much moresalary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and morediscounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemeswellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and morestaff networks and support groupWe're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.DetailsDate posted21 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary 57,528 to 64,750 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number444-8246213-CORPJob locationsWayside HouseWilsons LaneCoventryCV6 6NYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the role and requirements.Degree or equivalent experience in Data Science, Public Health, Statistics, Informatics, Epidemiology, Analytics, or related discipline.Evidence of continuing professional development in analytics, digital, population health, or leadership.Demonstrable ability to meet the Trusts ValuesNHS Fair Access FrameworksCore20PLUS5 methodologyPopulation Health Management approachesHealth inequalities and inclusion health principlesNHS performance and operational datasetsHealth Care pathwaysPublic health intelligence methodologiesStatistical analysis and predictive modelling techniquesPower BI dashboard development, and enterprise reporting deliveryIntegrated care standardsAbility to analyse and interpret complex data to support equitable healthcare delivery and strategic planning.Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Ability to present highly complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.Strong leadership, programme management, and service improvement capabilitySignificant experience leading population health analytics, health intelligence, or data services within the NHS, public health, or integrated care environments.Experience delivering health inequalities and fair access analysis.Experience working with large-scale healthcare datasets and integrated reporting environments.Experience developing strategic dashboards and analytical frameworks for operational and executive audiences.Experience managing analytical teams and stakeholder engagement across complex organisations.Geospatial and mapping analyticsAI and machine learning in population healthSQL, Python, or advanced analytics toolingNHS Federated Data Platform initiativesResearch and academic collaborationsKnowledge of local authority and wider determinants of health datasets.Promote equitable and inclusive healthcare delivery.Champion evidence-based decision-making and population health improvement.Support ethical, transparent, and responsible use of healthcare data.Foster collaboration across organisational and system boundaries.Demonstrate commitment to NHS values and continuous improvement.Champion ethical and responsible use of data and AI.Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.Able to travel between Trust sites and to meetings. Job description Job responsibilitiesFor more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the role and requirements.Degree or equivalent experience in Data Science, Public Health, Statistics, Informatics, Epidemiology, Analytics, or related discipline.Evidence of continuing professional development in analytics, digital, population health, or leadership.Demonstrable ability to meet the Trusts ValuesNHS Fair Access FrameworksCore20PLUS5 methodologyPopulation Health Management approachesHealth inequalities and inclusion health principlesNHS performance and operational datasetsHealth Care pathwaysPublic health intelligence methodologiesStatistical analysis and predictive modelling techniquesPower BI dashboard development, and enterprise reporting deliveryIntegrated care standardsAbility to analyse and interpret complex data to support equitable healthcare delivery and strategic planning.Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Ability to present highly complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.Strong leadership, programme management, and service improvement capabilitySignificant experience leading population health analytics, health intelligence, or data services within the NHS, public health, or integrated care environments.Experience delivering health inequalities and fair access analysis.Experience working with large-scale healthcare datasets and integrated reporting environments.Experience developing strategic dashboards and analytical frameworks for operational and executive audiences.Experience managing analytical teams and stakeholder engagement across complex organisations.Geospatial and mapping analyticsAI and machine learning in population healthSQL, Python, or advanced analytics toolingNHS Federated Data Platform initiativesResearch and academic collaborationsKnowledge of local authority and wider determinants of health datasets.Promote equitable and inclusive healthcare delivery.Champion evidence-based decision-making and population health improvement.Support ethical, transparent, and responsible use of healthcare data.Foster collaboration across organisational and system boundaries.Demonstrate commitment to NHS values and continuous improvement.Champion ethical and responsible use of data and AI.Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.Able to travel between Trust sites and to meetings.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialDegree or equivalent experience in Data Science, Public Health, Statistics, Informatics, Epidemiology, Analytics, or related disciplineEvidence of continuing professional development in analytics, digital, population health, or leadership. Knowledge EssentialNHS Fair Access FrameworksCore20PLUS5 methodologyPopulation Health Management approachesHealth inequalities and inclusion health principlesNHS performance and operational datasetsHealth Care pathwaysPublic health intelligence methodologiesStatistical analysis and predictive modelling techniquesPower BI dashboard development, and enterprise reporting deliveryAbility to analyse and interpret complex data to support equitable healthcare delivery and strategic planningAbility to present highly complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.Strong leadership, programme management, and service improvement capability Experience EssentialSignificant experience leading population health analytics, health intelligence, or data services within the NHS, public health, or integrated care environments.Experience delivering health inequalities and fair access analysisExperience working with large-scale healthcare datasets and integrated reporting environments.Experience developing strategic dashboards and analytical frameworks for operational and executive audiences.Experience managing analytical teams and stakeholder engagement across complex organisationsGeospatial and mapping analyticsAI and machine learning in population healthSQL, Python, or advanced analytics toolingNHS Federated Data Platform initiativesResearch and academic collaborationsKnowledge of local authority and wider determinants of health datasets. Other EssentialSupport ethical, transparent, and responsible use of healthcare data.Foster collaboration across organisational and system boundariesDemonstrate commitment to NHS values and continuous improvement.Champion ethical and responsible use of data and AI.Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environmentChampion evidence-based decision-making and population health improvementPromote equitable and inclusive healthcare deliveryTravel Person Specification Qualifications EssentialDegree or equivalent experience in Data Science, Public Health, Statistics, Informatics, Epidemiology, Analytics, or related disciplineEvidence of continuing professional development in analytics, digital, population health, or leadership. Knowledge EssentialNHS Fair Access FrameworksCore20PLUS5 methodologyPopulation Health Management approachesHealth inequalities and inclusion health principlesNHS performance and operational datasetsHealth Care pathwaysPublic health intelligence methodologiesStatistical analysis and predictive modelling techniquesPower BI dashboard development, and enterprise reporting deliveryAbility to analyse and interpret complex data to support equitable healthcare delivery and strategic planningAbility to present highly complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.Strong leadership, programme management, and service improvement capability Experience EssentialSignificant experience leading population health analytics, health intelligence, or data services within the NHS, public health, or integrated care environments.Experience delivering health inequalities and fair access analysisExperience working with large-scale healthcare datasets and integrated reporting environments.Experience developing strategic dashboards and analytical frameworks for operational and executive audiences.Experience managing analytical teams and stakeholder engagement across complex organisationsGeospatial and mapping analyticsAI and machine learning in population healthSQL, Python, or advanced analytics toolingNHS Federated Data Platform initiativesResearch and academic collaborationsKnowledge of local authority and wider determinants of health datasets. Other EssentialSupport ethical, transparent, and responsible use of healthcare data.Foster collaboration across organisational and system boundariesDemonstrate commitment to NHS values and continuous improvement.Champion ethical and responsible use of data and AI.Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environmentChampion evidence-based decision-making and population health improvementPromote equitable and inclusive healthcare deliveryTravelDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer detailsEmployer nameCoventry and Warwickshire Partnership TrustAddressWayside HouseWilsons LaneCoventryCV6 6NYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCoventry and Warwickshire Partnership TrustAddressWayside HouseWilsons LaneCoventryCV6 6NYUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Population Health Data Manager Band 8a in Coventry employer: National Health Service
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