Senior Health Intelligence Analyst

NHS

  • Cardiff
  • £39,263-47,280 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Health Intelligence Analyst to join the Data & Analytics team within the newly established Value Transformation directorate of 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 range of Directorates within NHS Wales Performance and Improvement. This role will have a primary responsibility of supporting a health intelligence programme of work focused on the National Cancer Teamthat sits within the Networks & Planning directorate but will also contribute to the wider remit of the service and react to changing priorities of our partners.Main duties of the jobThe Data & 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 a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and driven individual to support our partners. We will provide an environment in which you can gain more experience, expand your knowledge and develop new skills as part of a fast-growing team.Your day-to-day role will require you to have a vast array of skills in areas including analytics, statistics, data visualisation, negotiation and communication to deliver high-profile projects that 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. You will also work alongside the Cancer Information and Intelligence team, the Head of Health Intelligence, and other senior colleagues ensuring the team embraces innovative techniques to be at the forefront of health intelligence in Wales.If you have any queries regarding the role, then please do not hesitate to get in touch via email or telephone at any time.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usNHS Wales Performance and Improvement works in partnership for and on behalf of Welsh Government, in and with the NHS in Wales and is hosted by Public Health Wales.Our key purpose is to drive improvements in the quality and safety of care - resulting in better and more equitable outcomes, access and patient experience, reduced variation, and improvements in population health.We do this by providing strong leadership and strategic direction - enabling, supporting, and directing NHS Wales to transform clinical services in line with national priorities and standards.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 visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/DetailsDate posted13 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number028-AC203-0825Job locationsRiver HouseYnys Bridge Court, Gwaelod y GarthCardiffCF15 9SSJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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 SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent professional experience
Desirable
  • Project management qualification or equivalent experience
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of linking complex data sets to derive meaningful analysis, using a range of tools and techniques to deliver health intelligence covering data extraction, data warehouse, data analysis and data presentation
  • Experience of understanding and resolution of data quality issues, and providing and presenting highly complex information to clinicians and senior managers
Desirable
  • Experience of developing and training staff
SkillsEssential
  • Advanced IT and analytical skills with a knowledge of IT tools/systems such as SQL, business intelligence systems, statistical software and programming languages
Personal AttributesEssential
  • Ability to work autonomously using own discretion
  • Curiosity and appetite to continuously improve products and processes
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent professional experience
Desirable
  • Project management qualification or equivalent experience
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of linking complex data sets to derive meaningful analysis, using a range of tools and techniques to deliver health intelligence covering data extraction, data warehouse, data analysis and data presentation
  • Experience of understanding and resolution of data quality issues, and providing and presenting highly complex information to clinicians and senior managers
Desirable
  • Experience of developing and training staff
SkillsEssential
  • Advanced IT and analytical skills with a knowledge of IT tools/systems such as SQL, business intelligence systems, statistical software and programming languages
Personal AttributesEssential
  • Ability to work autonomously using own discretion
  • Curiosity and appetite to continuously improve products and processes

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