Data Analyst

Job summary

The CMA Assurance, Planning and Performance division delivers a group function to stakeholders across CMA Group and UKHSA. As a Data Analyst you work across the team to create and optimise solutions in data monitoring and reporting that stretch across the Chief Medical Advisor group. You will support regular outputs where necessary but primary focus will be developing the reporting capabilities.

The post holder may work with colleagues who are based across the country at different sites and/or who work remotely.

This role involves the collation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of information across the Chief Medical Advisor group. You will be required to have good working knowledge of the practical application of analytical methods and technical skills to present information in an efficient and insightful manner.

The role will be an ambassador for continuous improvement, and be able to work with stakeholders to design and recommend changes in process and the way of using data, to increase automation and impact. This includes appropriate use of AI tools, in line with policy and where they provide a discernible benefit.

Working for your organisation

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers

Job description

• Lead the planning, management and delivery of a range of projects requiring potentially complex analytic input, including influencing stakeholder decisions as to the most appropriate data output, initiating and planning workloads and upskilling users.
• Lead the development of structured and low maintenance data flows.
• Lead the development of dashboards for data visualisation, using tools such as Power BI.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement in the team on the Delivery of the “business as usual” production of insights.
• Lead, develop and promote quality assurance procedures. Check for data anomalies prior to and during analyses and perform corrective actions as required, including liaising with internal and external data providers.
• Exercise judgement in interpreting statistics appropriately, especially where the data indicates a negative or contentious situation.
• Communicate and present complex analytical/statistical information to non-analytical/statistical professionals at differing levels across the organisation.
• Build stakeholder relationships at all levels and assist embedding best practice across the group on KPI performance reporting.
• Ensure personal compliance and promote this within the team on corporate policies in relation to security, confidentiality and release of information.
• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.

Person specification

Essential Criteria:

• Experience of using data visualisation (e.g. Power BI) to share information with stakeholders
• Analyse and use a range of relevant, credible information from internal and external sources to support decisions, communicating in the most appropriate style
• Experience of building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels and encouraging collaborative working both within and outside of own team
• Able to deliver analysis in a way to meet the needs of a varied group of stakeholders
• Experience of quality assuring complex data and analytical products, including quality assuring outputs and introducing and improving quality assurance procedures
• Highly competent in the use of a variety of software applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Make it clear to all team members that bullying, harassment and discrimination are unacceptable.

Desireable Criteria:

• Experience of coding (e.g. SQL, R, Python) or use of advanced excel methods such as powerapps
• Experience of working with multiple sets of health-related data and information systems in health-related organisations
• Knowledge of data security and confidentiality issues

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £41,983, UK Health Security Agency contributes £12,162 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviour, Strengths, and Technical skills.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

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You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 7 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:

• Application form (‘Employer/ Activity history’ section on the application)
• 1,000 word supporting statement.

This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.

You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V –please be advised you will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV.

Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than 1,000 words. We will not consider any words over 1,000 words.

Longlisting:
In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:

1. Meets all essential criteria
2. Meets some essential criteria
3. Meets no essential criteria

If used, the pile(s) ‘Meets all essential criteria’ will