Apprentice Public Health Analyst
Designed to provide Health and Care Intelligence analysts with a blend of practical & theoretical knowledge to produce insights & deliver advanced analytics which impact strategic & operational levels. Apprentices will learn to design studies in population health, public health & epidemiology & lead on projects.
Role
- Lead on the linking, analysis and interpretation of complex health, care and population data*, using the most appropriate specialist health analytical, epidemiological and biostatistical techniques; and draw meaningful conclusions to understand the factors that influence population health, inequalities and the planning and delivery of health and care services. Specialist health analytical techniques may include the use of modelling and forecasting. *Examples of complex data include Hospital Episode Statistics, Read coded primary care data and global burden of disease data.
- To facilitate the use of the best available evidence base to support the assessment of health needs, health inequalities, health impact assessment, health equity audit and the identification of priorities for public health action.
- Advise on the investigation of patterns and variations in determinants, diseases, conditions influencing health and care outcomes and service evaluations. This will require the use of appropriate study designs and methodologies and appropriate liaison with specialist agencies.
- Support the ongoing maintenance and development of local public health surveillance systems ensuring that local trends are monitored effectively.
- Lead the delivery of multiple complex health and care intelligence projects, reviewing and adjusting priorities to meet changing organisational needs.
Training
No guarantee of a permanent role but the apprentice will be able to apply for internal jobs on completion of apprenticeship.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Health and care intelligence specialist (level 7)
- Training Provider
- JGA LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Sunday, 6th September 2026
- Start Date
- Sunday, 1st November 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- Involving statistical and analytical techniques Degree, grade BA (Essential)
About the Employer
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Here at Solihull Council we want to ensure that all our citizens have an equal chance to share in Solihull’s success. We do this by putting our customers at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our employees are the key factor in achieving our vision. As such, we are always on the lookout for talented individuals, who want to make a real positive difference to people’s lives and can help us to continue building on our success.