Our Organisation
The NHS is dedicated to fostering a positive, compassionate, and inclusive culture. Protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all colleagues is a priority, in line with NHS values as outlined in the NHS Constitution. This commitment supports the delivery of high-quality services and positions the NHS as an Employer of Choice. Flexibility in employment is central, supporting individuals to work in ways that benefit the NHS, its patients, and employees. Flexible arrangements, including job shares, part-time roles, hybrid working, or other patterns, are supported where feasible. Though advertised roles may indicate a specific “home” office base, workplace location flexibility is prioritized to meet service needs. Consider applying for this senior information analyst role.
Job Overview
The Data and Analytics Division aims to become the premier provider of data services for health and social care in England. The division creates innovative, high-quality data products and services to empower customers with the knowledge and tools needed to achieve optimal outcomes for citizens.
Main Duties of the Job
The Strategic Analysis team addresses critical NHS strategic challenges, improving patient outcomes. It comprises technical experts across disciplines, including economics, behavioral science, and other analytical fields.
Operating as an in-house consultancy, the team collaborates with policy and program teams to translate strategies into measurable impact. Methods include econometric modeling, advanced quantitative analysis, experimental approaches, and qualitative research. Key projects include modeling NHS productivity drivers, assessing health-employment linkages, enhancing cancer screening programs, and evaluating economies of scale.
The team seeks an individual with a strong record in applying diverse frameworks to analyze and resolve strategic issues. Two permanent Band 7 roles are available, including this role for a general analyst, requiring strategic and advanced analytical expertise.
Working for the Organisation
NHS England is committed to delivering high-quality services for all by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve population health and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS an exceptional workplace, empowering individuals to make a difference and realize their potential.
- Collaborating to ensure the workforce possesses the skills, values, and behaviors for compassionate, accessible care.
- Optimizing the use of digital technology, research, and innovation.
- Delivering value for money.
Further details are available at NHS England.
Contractual office-based colleagues are expected to spend approximately 40% of their time working in person. Staff recruited externally to the NHS are typically appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England holds a Sponsor Licence, allowing sponsorship for qualified candidates under the Skilled Worker route, provided Home Office requirements are met. Eligibility criteria include a standard salary rate of at least £38,700 per year or the job-specific “going rate,” whichever is higher. Additional information can be found on the UK Government website.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Assignment briefs and related information are attached for roles currently vacant. Recruitment may also be utilized for other vacancies requiring similar competencies and qualifications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in economics, statistics, operational research, social research, mathematics, or a related subject, or equivalent experience in a specialized analytical area.
Skills/Abilities
- Strong written and presentation skills, effectively communicating concepts to diverse audiences, including patients, the public, and healthcare professionals.
- Proven ability to develop self and share specialist knowledge with others.
- Exceptional analytical skills to address complex strategic issues from conflicting sources.
Knowledge/Experience
- Experience working as an analyst in professional groupings such as economics, statistics, operational research, or social research.
Commitments to Candidates
NHS England promotes an inclusive workplace valuing diversity, ensuring fair and consistent treatment across all stages of recruitment. Applications are welcomed from all individuals regardless of age, disability, neurodivergence, gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates with disabilities or neurodivergence.
Disabled candidates meeting all essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Applications requiring UK Skilled Worker route sponsorship are considered.
Important Information
- Secondment applicants must obtain prior agreement from their line manager.
- Applications via recruitment agencies are not accepted.
- Processing is handled by the NHS Business Services Authority. Privacy notice details are included in the advert.
Applications must be submitted by midnight, 7th December 2024. Further details regarding applications and recruitment processes are available through NHS England or the recruitment team at 0300 330 1369.
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