Deputy Director Data and Intelligence - Population Health Improvement

Job summary

This is an exciting senior leadership opportunity at a time of major transformation across the NHS. We've drafted a recruitment advert that highlights the strategic nature of the role while appealing to experienced data and intelligence leaders. Deputy Director of Data & Intelligence Band 8D Population Health Improvement Directorate Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon & Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset ICB Cluster Shape the Future of Data-Driven Healthcare Are you a visionary data and intelligence leader with the passion to transform health and care through insight, innovation and collaboration? As part of the emerging Cluster Integrated Care System, and ahead of the planned merger in April 2027, we are seeking an exceptional Deputy Director of Data and Intelligence to lead our strategic data agenda across a commissioning system serving communities across Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon, Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of population health, commissioning and system transformation within an organisation managing an annual commissioning budget of approximately £8 billion.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Chief Officer for PHI, as the Cluster's most senior data leader, responsible for developing & delivering a modern, ambitious data & intelligence strategy. You will lead multidisciplinary teams of analysts, data scientists, engineers & intelligence professionals, ensuring that data & insight sit at the heart of decision-making across the health & care system. Working closely with executive leaders, NHS providers, local authorities, public health teams, primary care, voluntary sector partners and academic organisations, you will create an integrated intelligence environment that supports:

Population health management
Reduction of health inequalities
Service redesign & transformation
Strategic commissioning
Prevention & early intervention
Evidence-based decision making

Oversee the development of data platforms, cloud-based solutions & advanced analytical capabilities, ensuring the organisation has the tools, infrastructure & expertise required to deliver high-quality, efficient & effective healthcare.

About us

Under the Model ICB Blueprint and the 10 Year Health Plan, ICBs will adopt a morestrategic commissioning role, focusing on population needs, reducing inequalities, anddelivering the three shifts as defined in the 10 year health plan, all while operating within strict financial limits.

The new organisation will operate on a larger scale with a revised vision and purpose,managing a commissioning budget of around £8 billion. Our role as a strategiccommissioner is to transform our local NHS through exceptional commissioning and build an innovative health system fit for the 21st century that truly meets our communities needs. Informed by high quality data and insights, we will radically re-imagine how we operate, making sure that every pound in our system delivers the best possible value for everyone we serve.

We will encourage and support our people to grow and develop new skills and embrace new agile ways of working. Everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas, seek feedback, and take part in creating a listening and learning culture where insight leads to improvement.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will oversee the development of modern data platforms, cloud-based solutions and advanced analytical capabilities, ensuring the organisation has the tools, infrastructure and expertise required to deliver high-quality, efficient and effective healthcare.We are seeking an influential leader with:

Significant senior-level experience leading data, analytics or intelligence functions within a complex organisation
Extensive experience of developing data strategies and delivering large-scale analytical programmes
Expertise in data science, business intelligence, analytics, data engineering or related disciplines
Experience working with executive leaders and system partners to inform strategic decisions
Strong understanding of NHS data governance, information standards and data quality requirements
Experience of modern data platforms, cloud technologies and advanced analytics
The ability to inspire, develop and lead high-performing teams
A commitment to improving outcomes and reducing health inequalities through the intelligent use of data
Educated to Master's level (or equivalent experience), you will bring strategic vision, political awareness and exceptional communication skills.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please also refer to attached Person Specification.
Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent.
Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
Understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement.
Should have an appreciation of the relationship between different health and social care bodies including individual provider and commissioning organisations.
Member of relevant professional body.
Strong understanding of data governance, information standards and data-quality requirements within the NHS.
Experience of working with modern data platforms, analytical tools and information systems used for reporting, intelligence and advanced analytics.
Knowledge of data science, business intelligence, data engineering or analytics disciplines relevant to leading a complex data and intelligence function.

Experience

Essential

Please also refer to attached Person Specification.
Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary,
working to tight and often changing deadlines.
Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues.
Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes.
Determination, perseverance, and resilience.
Flexibility, and the ability to handle a rapidly changing and ambiguous environment.
Significant experience leading data, analytics or intelligence functions in a complex organisation.
Experience working with senior leaders and partners to interpret complex information and support strategic decision-making.
Proven experience of delivering data or analytics improvements, modernising tools or systems, or strengthening analytical capability.
Experience of overseeing data quality, information standards, or data governance processes.
Experience managing or guiding technical teams such as analysts, data scientists or BI
Specialists.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Dorset

Address

Cluster Integrated Care Board - Dorset, BSW and Somerset

NHS Dorset - County Hall

Colliton Park

Dorchester

Dorset

DT1 1XJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://nhsdorset.nhs.uk/

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