Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Health Intelligence Analyst to join the Data and Analytics team within Value Transformation, NHS Wales Performance and Improvement.

The work will be wide ranging and varied as the team is tasked with providing a health intelligence service to the broad range of stakeholders within the directorate.  This role will have a primary responsibility of leading a health intelligence programme of work focused on the National Pathology Programme and National Imaging Programme but will also contribute to the wider remit of the service and react to changing priorities of our partners, as well as contributing to the team development and strategic direction of the service.

Main duties of the job

The Data and Analytics team encompasses data, analysis, information and knowledge, ensuring decision makers have the right intelligence at the right time to improve the quality, efficacy and efficiency of services to improve patient experience, safety and outcomes

We are seeking an individual with demonstrable experience of working in an information environment, who is highly motivated, enthusiastic, and driven to deliver the right intelligence at the right time for our partners. We will provide an environment in which you will be given the opportunity to gain more experience, expand your knowledge and develop new skills as part of a fast-growing team, with a key role to play in ensuring that NHS Wales Performance and Improvement delivers its objectives

Your day-to-day role will require you to have a vast array of skills in areas including analytical, advanced statistical techniques, dashboard and information flow development, people and project management and negotiation and communication in order to deliver high-profile projects to meet the team’s objectives. Where applicable, you will be given a range of responsibilities which may include developing expertise on a specific dataset, analytical method, programming language or Business Intelligence tool

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Working for our organisation

We are Public Health Wales – the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is ‘Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations. 

Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales.  In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important. 

We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity.  We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.

To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/