Specialist - Specialist Analytical Support Functions | NHS England

The National Disease Registration Service (NDRS) is an international leader in population-based disease registration services and a function within Data & Analytics, part of the Transformation Directorate of NHS England. In partnership with other teams and groups within NHS England and beyond we provide the expertise to identify, collect, collate and quality-assure detailed and rich population-level datasets for specific diseases and conditions and enable and provide expert, timely insight and evidence on these. As a Data & Analytics Support Specialist for the NDRS you will plan, develop, deliver and maintain meaningful data visualisations based on routinely collected healthcare datasets and play a vital part in ensuring that NDRS can deliver the necessary analysis and insight to support the successful delivery of its work programme. The work you do will inform patient care and have an impact on patient outcomes. What's in it for you

• A role as part of a dynamic team using data and digital technology to transform health and care.
• A range of opportunities to build your experience in an environment where your work has a direct and positive impact.
• A real commitment to your personal and professional development with access to a broad range of learning opportunities.
As a Data & Analytics Support Specialist in the data projects team in NDRS, you will:
• plan, develop, deliver and maintain meaningful data visualisations based on routinely collected healthcare datasets.
• engage with a range of audiences, including stakeholders at NHS trusts, clinicians and commissioners, to understand their data and reporting needs and translate these into intelligent content and reports
• present data for different audiences and purposes, and in different media including online dynamic dashboards, as appropriate
• lead on the development of BI outputs and develop and publish dashboards and BI products for disease reporting
• act as an operational expert for your nominated area of work, responding to external data requests as required
• provide expertise and guidance about BI outputs and the underlying data and analyses to a range of external and internal stakeholders, including clinicians, data managers, commissioners, and researchers.
  
  Knowledge of routine sources of record-level data for health-related analysis.
• Significant experience and proficiency in data management base design
• Significant experience and proficiency use of specialist software e.g. R, SQL
• Ability to present highly complex information to specialist and non-specialist audiences in a variety of formats.
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and a flexible approach to developing solutions
• Ability to work within a team, on your own initiative
  
  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 theGovernment website. Why you should apply We value the different experiences our people bring to their work at NHS England. We're working to create an environment where everyone can make a full contribution no matter their background, identity, or circumstances. Which means, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Don't worry if you don't meet all the criteria we've suggested - knowledge and experience you've gained in other ways might make us think about the role differently. Go ahead and apply.