Job summary
- Main area
- Data Analytics
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 2 years (Fixed term 2 years, until 31st March 2029, to meet the needs of the service)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 001-AC077-0326
- Employer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- All Wales Therapeutics and Toxicology Centre, The Routledge Academic Centre
- Town
- Llandough, Penarth
- Salary
- £39,263 - £47,280 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/03/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 26/03/2026
Employer heading
Data Analyst
Band 6
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
· We are kind and caring
· We are respectful
· We have trust and integrity
· We take personal responsibility
OUR REGION:
Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic, highly organised and motivated individuals to join the All Wales Therapeutics and Toxicology Centre (AWTTC).
The AWTTC is a multi-professional organisation that provides NHS Wales with a portfolio of prescribing and medicines optimisation services and offers dedicated administrative, technical and professional support to the All Wales Medicines Strategy Group (AWMSG) in developing medicines optimisation projects and playing an integral role in the monitoring and managed entry of medicines within NHS Wales.
The Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access and Growth (VPAG) was agreed by the UK government, NHS England, and the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) in December 2023. The aim of the programme is to develop and test innovative approaches to medicine assessment to improve processes related specifically to access and uptake of new medicines.
The Data Analyst post holders will work with AWTTC to deliver a work programme aligned to the ambitions of VPAG. The post holders will collate and provide information that is integral to the use of medicines within Wales and will assist with the delivery of a number of work streams that sit under the VPAG Programme.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The Data Analyst roles are based within a busy, high-volume, and dynamic team, ideal for an individuals with strong analytical skills and a passion for using data to drive improvement. You will collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful insights, support the implementation of initiatives, and measure their impact.
The post holders will collect, analyse, and interpret complex data to identify opportunities for improvement. Skilled in developing bespoke data collection tools and applying statistical techniques, you will present findings clearly to inform decisions.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 2 years, until 31st March 2029, due to funding, and to meet the needs of the service.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with the AWTTC team and stakeholders to establish information requirements across a range of complex data areas. This will include producing a regular suite of reports that incorporate a range of analytical techniques.
The post holders will be responsible for designing information systems to disseminate information on a range of key performance indicators for the organisation. Including analysing complex datasets and converting them into meaningful reports that can be understood by a range of stakeholders.
Develop information systems that enable effective interoperability between each other and support the effective integration of various areas of healthcare. Develop tools to include analysis of key factors and ensure that key messages are highlighted appropriately.
Respond to ad-hoc requirements from AWTTC staff and stakeholders to identify particular reasons for poor performance and identify corrective action needed. Explore innovative opportunities to link prescribing data with other relevant clinical demographic data.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Educated to Degree level in science, information science or a numeric discipline or equivalent level of experience.
Additional specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent level of experience.
Desirable
Postgraduate diploma.
Experience
Essential
Specialist knowledge of analysis and use of qualitative and quantitative data.
Ability to extract data from various systems.
A high degree of numeracy.
Experience in an analytical role.
Experience of presenting data analyses.
Ability to comprehend and work within the AWTTC’s policies of Data Protection and Freedom of Information.
Desirable
Working knowledge of a range of statistical techniques.
Experience in operating a range of data analysis tools
Experience of prescribing data analysis.
Skills
Essential
Strong analytical skills with demonstrable ability to analyse and synthesise highly complex technical data and information
Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
Ability to interpret and present complex information in a meaningful manner.
Ability to work flexibly as part of a team, and across teams.
Ability to establish effective internal and external working relationships with a range of professionals.
Ability to think and plan strategically and to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures and deadlines.
Strategic thinking – ability to anticipate key issues and implications.
Ability to work independently within specialist areas and projects agreed by the organisation.
Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be a number of courses of action.
Desirable
Ability to analyse and interpret prescribing data.
Knowledge
Essential
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products (particularly Excel) along with understanding how they interconnect with other information systems.
Knowledge of NHS datasets and data definitions.
Working knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL) and other programming languages.
Working knowledge of Business Intelligence tools e.g. Tableau.
Desirable
Knowledge of prescribing and pharmaceutical systems and processes. Knowledge of GP practice prescribing systems.
Good understanding of a wide range of health services research skills. Understanding of guideline development and medicine assessment methodology.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Educated to Degree level in science, information science or a numeric discipline or equivalent level of experience.
- Additional specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent level of experience.
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate diploma.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Specialist knowledge of analysis and use of qualitative and quantitative data.
- Experience in an analytical role.
- Experience of presenting data analyses.
Desirable criteria
- Working knowledge of a range of statistical techniques.
- Experience of prescribing data analysis.
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrable ability to analyse and synthesise highly complex technical data and information.
- Ability to interpret and present complex information in a meaningful manner.
- Ability to think and plan strategically and to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures and deadlines.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to analyse and interpret prescribing data.
Special Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of NHS datasets and data definitions.
- Working knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL) and other programming languages.
- Working knowledge of Business Intelligence tools e.g. Tableau.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of prescribing and pharmaceutical systems and processes.
- Good understanding of a wide range of health services research skills.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to work to tight timescales.
- Ability to plan work effectively and efficiently and prioritise personal workload which may cover multiple projects at different stages of development.
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change.
Desirable criteria
- Emotional resilience.
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Richard Boldero
- Job title
- WAPSU Pharmacist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02920 715976
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