This senior post sits in the Data Science team of the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board, supporting the new South West Secure Data Environment. The post-holder leads analysis that turns linked patient-level data into tools and insights for regional planners. Alongside this, the role carries out novel research to fill gaps in the academic literature. Applicants need a quantitative degree and strong applied modelling skills; NHS experience is not required.
What the job involves
- Lead analytical work for the South West region using Secure Data Environment data
- Carry out novel analysis and research within a regional collaborative effort
- Develop innovative, scalable analytical tools across regional healthcare systems
- Produce high-quality analysis giving actionable insights to planners and decision-makers
- Progress cutting-edge research to address gaps in the academic literature
- Work closely with Secure Data Environment colleagues in the ICB Data Science team
- Present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
- Negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues
- Lead training and development programmes for internal and external audiences
- Oversee and influence workloads and deliverables in other teams
- Liaise with lead analysts and stakeholders across multiple organisations to deliver the work programme
- Travel occasionally to sites around the South West
What’s required
Qualifications
- Master's-level education, or equivalent senior experience in a specialist area
- Degree-level qualification in a quantitative discipline
- Evidence of post-qualifying and continuing professional development
Registration & licences
- Membership of a relevant professional body
Experience
- Identifying and interpreting national policy and researching best practice
- Previous responsibility for a budget and working knowledge of financial processes
Skills & knowledge
- Thorough knowledge of the principles of mathematics and statistics
- Proven skill in specialist statistical software for modelling, analytics and visualisation
- Understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy
- Presenting complex concepts to large and influential groups
- Negotiating on difficult and controversial issues, including performance and change
Other
- Financial and staff management, including managing without direct line authority
- Commitment to equality of opportunity in working practices and management systems
- Intermediate Microsoft Office and keyboard skills
- Adaptability and the ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Using initiative to make autonomous decisions on difficult issues
Nice to have
- Coding in statistical languages, especially R
- Experience or ability to facilitate training and development
- Project management experience using PRINCE2 or Managing Successful Projects
What’s offered
- Flexible working options, subject to at least 50% of time in the central Bristol office
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