Data Analyst

at  NHS England

The East of England Cardiovascular & Respiratory Diseases Network is dedicated to enhancing patient care and improving healthcare services in the region through the use of data and analytics to drive evidence-based change. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Analyst to support our data reporting and analysis efforts. As a Data Analyst, you will play a crucial role in helping us uncover insights, make informed decisions, and drive positive changes in healthcare delivery.
You will provide high quality and efficient data analysis and reporting using Microsoft Excel and R, as well as the wider Microsoft Office Suite. Substantial experience of using Excel in an analytical role is essential. Knowledge of R is preferred, as we undertake a lot of our analysis in R, but training and support on the use of R can be provided if required.
Your responsibilities will include working with large healthcare datasets, utilising filters and formulae in Excel such as VLOOKUPs, HLOOKUPs, SUMIFS, COUNTIFs etc. to analyse data and prepare it for reporting to key stakeholders within the region. You will also assist in geospatial mapping projects using R and its associated mapping tools. Collaborating with internal teams, you’ll understand data needs and deliver valuable insights. Ensuring data accuracy, attention to detail, and quality control in all analysis will be essential. You’ll communicate complex data findings effectively to stakeholders of all levels of data literacy and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to commission and evidence healthcare improvement projects. Full support / training as needed will be provided.
We value exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. Effective communication skills to liaise with diverse stakeholders and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment are crucial. A passion for healthcare and a desire to contribute to better patient outcomes are highly regarded.
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website .
Be highly numerate and literate and use a variety of analytical techniques to provide high quality, timely analysis and intelligence relating to key priorities of NHS England. These priorities will include assurance and accountability, commissioning, transformation, quality and safety, finance and policy and strategy development.
Be adaptable when finding analytical solutions to problems, to analyse and triangulate data in innovative ways and present findings clearly to a range of audiences.
Utilise automation techniques to improve efficiency and accurate where appropriate (primarily in Excel and R/Python or similar)
Have good communication skills and be able to work effectively with people with different perspectives to get the most out of stakeholder relationships.
Support teams to ensure that the portfolio of tasks/projects is planned, managed and delivered effectively.
Support and inform the targeting of resources, monitoring healthcare outcomes, implementation and evaluation of tasks/projects by providing high quality support including complex information and analysis, communications and stakeholder management.
Ensure accurate and open communication and co-ordination with a range of organisations and individuals and lead reporting and analysis across a range of specialties, functions and projects.
Be a key member of the team as well as supporting effective communication and stakeholder management, both internally and externally.
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents

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