Population Health Data Manager Band 8a
Job summary
The 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 required
The 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 job
To 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 tools
To have well developed knowledge and be the Trusts expert lead on local and national data standards, definitions and datasets and returns
To 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 team
To develop and implement effective and efficient population health management monitoring practices
Develop 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 us
At 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 us
- excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
- salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
- discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
- wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
- staff networks and support group
We'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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For 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 Values
- NHS Fair Access Frameworks
- Core20PLUS5 methodology
- Population Health Management approaches
- Health inequalities and inclusion health principles
- NHS performance and operational datasets
- Health Care pathways
- Public health intelligence methodologies
- Statistical analysis and predictive modelling techniques
- Power BI dashboard development, and enterprise reporting delivery
- Integrated care standards
- Ability 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 capability
- Significant 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 analytics
- AI and machine learning in population health
- SQL, Python, or advanced analytics tooling
- NHS Federated Data Platform initiatives
- Research and academic collaborations
- Knowledge 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
- 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.
Knowledge
- NHS Fair Access Frameworks
- Core20PLUS5 methodology
- Population Health Management approaches
- Health inequalities and inclusion health principles
- NHS performance and operational datasets
- Health Care pathways
- Public health intelligence methodologies
- Statistical analysis and predictive modelling techniques
- Power BI dashboard development, and enterprise reporting delivery
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex data to support equitable healthcare delivery and strategic planning
- Ability to present highly complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong leadership, programme management, and service improvement capability
Experience
- Significant 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 analytics
- AI and machine learning in population health
- SQL, Python, or advanced analytics tooling
- NHS Federated Data Platform initiatives
- Research and academic collaborations
- Knowledge of local authority and wider determinants of health datasets.
Other
- 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
- Champion evidence-based decision-making and population health improvement
- Promote equitable and inclusive healthcare delivery
- Travel
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 details
Employer name
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
Address
Wayside House
Wilsons Lane
Coventry
CV6 6NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/