Data Analyst
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. To support our all Wales service, we particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic and fast-growing team as an Improvement and Innovation Data Analyst within the Public Health Wales Improvement and Innovation (I&I) Hub.
Public Health Wales I&I Hub was set up in summer 2022 to provide Public Health Wales with a defined and strategic approach to enable sustainable continuous improvement and innovation.
We are keen to hear from you if you are looking for the next step in your career in quality and improvement to support the Trust move forward with its ambitious quality improvement and innovation approach.
Main duties of the job- Employ effective analytical techniques to support improvement and measure the impact of change.
- Provide improvement support to the wider team to help understand the current situation and use evidence to identify specific areas that would benefit from improvement activities.
- Develop bespoke data collection tools in cases where data does not currently exist.
- Our organisational values of Working Together, with Trust and Respect, to Make a Difference, underpinned by our Being Our Best Framework set out how we are expected to undertake our roles.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
We are Public Health Wales – the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is ‘working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Data Analyst role is based within a busy, high-volume, and dynamic team, ideal for an individual with strong analytical skills and a passion for using data to drive improvement. You will collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful insight, support the implementation of initiatives, and measure their impact.
Reporting to the I&I Hub Senior Manager, you will collect, analyse, and interpret complex data to identify opportunities for improvement. Skilled in developing bespoke data collection tools and applying statistical techniques, you will present findings clearly to inform decisions.
Your role will be integral to fostering a culture of continuous improvement within Public Health Wales, using data-driven insights to support strategic initiatives and enhance public health services.
The position is based at Public Health Wales offices, with current working conditions supporting agile working.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria- • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., healthcare, business administration, statistics).
- • Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
- • Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
Experience
Essential criteria- • Experience in data analysis and project management.
- • Proven track record of leading improvement projects.
- • Experience in a healthcare setting.
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria- • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- • Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R).
- • Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- • Ability to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role.
- • Ability to facilitate workshops and training sessions.
- • Welsh Language Skills are desirable at level 1.
Other
Essential criteria- • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- • Commitment to continuous professional development
- • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Public Health Wales, reserves the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage early applications.
Priority is given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
If you have a disability and have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application process, please contact [email protected]
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: Applications for our roles are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria, which varies from job to job. Using a generic application to apply for multiple roles or relying on automated AI application services, such as Lazy Apply or AI Apply, may not provide the necessary information, leading to your application being overlooked.To ensure your application is given full consideration, we recommend submitting a tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the advert.
If you are successful and short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the address with which you registered. Please ensure you check your email account regularly.
We are committed to fair, transparent recruitment and believe in equality of opportunity in our workplace and will not tolerate discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, religion or belief, race or nationality, marriage or civil partnership status, sex, sexual orientation, working pattern, caring responsibilities, trade union activity or political beliefs – or on any other grounds.We welcome applications from individuals who may wish to work part time or apply on a job share basis.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK.If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
The salary scale shown is for a full-time member of staff, with the amount being adjusted pro rata for those working less than 37.5 hours per week.
In general, anyone joining our Trust who has not previously worked in the NHS will, by default, start on the first point of the advertised pay band. Pay progression will then be determined by annual Performance and Development Reviews in accordance with the NHS Wales Pay Progression Policy.An application for Incremental Credit may be considered, but can only be awarded based on evidenced, reckonable service and/or equivalent, relevant experience.