Principal Analyst
Job summary
As the Principal Analyst, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering aneffective service supporting managers and staff across the Cancer Alliance to use data,analysis and intelligence to drive improved outcomes and support quality improvement incomplex pathways of care.
The postholder will develop, design and deliver research and analysis using robust statistical methods on behalf of the Cancer Alliance and region.
The post is responsible for providing professional expertise to the outcome of the business processes for the Department or Directorate.
The focus of this role will be working within a wider Data & Performance Improvement team to lead the provision of research methods, statistical testing and project development across the cancer pathway including, but not limited to: earlier diagnosis, inequalities, variation and survival.
The priorities in the overall Cancer Alliance work programme will vary from time to time and, as such, the precise duties and projects associated with individual posts may alsovary.
Main duties of the job
o As a senior lead working internally and externally to deliver projects, initiatives andservices to time and in a cost effective way.o To support the identification and sharing of best practice in [discipline] to supportservice improvement.o To operate in a highly political and sensitive environment.o Support the portfolio of programmes/projects in demonstrating value for moneytracking, managing and delivering agreed benefits.o Provide specialist advice and prepare strategic reports and briefings for directors andstakeholders.o In depth analysis, interpretation and production of complex and multiple reports.
About us
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.
We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.
We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.
We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role please see the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
- Postgraduate qualification in statistics, research methods, public health or related field, or equivalent experience
- Member of relevant professional body
Knowledge and Experience
- Substantial experience of data analysis in either the public health, health care or cancer field, working at a senior level
- Understanding of a range of analytical techniques, and their application to the NHS context.
- Experience of applying analysis to reflect implementation of policy at national and subnational level.
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent.
Skills
- Substantial working knowledge of statistical methods applied to health care data including benchmarking, significance testing, relationship testing, standardisation and forecasting.
- Excellent data interpretation and presentational skills for conveying complex concepts.
- Advanced Excel with additional statistical software and programming language skills including SQL and Power BI.
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
NHS Central East ICB
Address
Central East ICB
Ely, Cambridge
CB7 4EA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.centraleast.icb.nhs.uk/