Analytical Officer (Higher Information Analyst) • Leeds NHS England
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1. Can you tell us about your background and how it has prepared you for the role of Analytical Officer with NHS England? Can you tell us about your background and how it has prepared you for the role of Analytical Officer with NHS England?
2. What interests you about working in the health and social care sector, particularly in data analytics? What interests you about working in the health and social care sector, particularly in data analytics?
3. What experience do you have with data collection and analysis in a health or social care context? What experience do you have with data collection and analysis in a health or social care context?
4. Can you describe a time when you had to develop or improve a data collection process? What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them? Can you describe a time when you had to develop or improve a data collection process? What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?
5. What analytical tools and software are you proficient in? Can you provide examples of how you have used them in your previous roles? What analytical tools and software are you proficient in? Can you provide examples of how you have used them in your previous roles?
6. How do you ensure the quality and integrity of the data you work with? How do you ensure the quality and integrity of the data you work with?
7. How do you approach the presentation of data to stakeholders who may not have a technical background? Can you give an example? How do you approach the presentation of data to stakeholders who may not have a technical background? Can you give an example?
8. Describe a situation where you had to work collaboratively with different teams or departments. How did you ensure effective communication? Describe a situation where you had to work collaboratively with different teams or departments. How did you ensure effective communication?
9. What is your understanding of the Code of Practice for statistics? How would you ensure that your statistical work adheres to this code? What is your understanding of the Code of Practice for statistics? How would you ensure that your statistical work adheres to this code?
10. Can you give an example of how you have maintained compliance with regulatory standards in your previous roles? Can you give an example of how you have maintained compliance with regulatory standards in your previous roles?
11. Describe a complex analytical problem you encountered. How did you approach it, and what was the outcome? Describe a complex analytical problem you encountered. How did you approach it, and what was the outcome?
12. Can you provide an example of how your analysis has influenced decision-making within a team or organisation? Can you provide an example of how your analysis has influenced decision-making within a team or organisation?
13. This role requires keeping up with the latest technologies. How do you stay informed about new tools and trends in data analytics? This role requires keeping up with the latest technologies. How do you stay informed about new tools and trends in data analytics?
14. Can you describe a time when you had to learn a new technology or software quickly? What was the situation, and how did you manage it? Can you describe a time when you had to learn a new technology or software quickly? What was the situation, and how did you manage it?
15. How do you prioritise your workload when faced with tight deadlines? Can you provide a specific example? How do you prioritise your workload when faced with tight deadlines? Can you provide a specific example?
16. Discuss your experience in contributing to strategic planning efforts. How did you ensure that your analyses aligned with organisational objectives? Discuss your experience in contributing to strategic planning efforts. How did you ensure that your analyses aligned with organisational objectives?
17. What key performance indicators do you believe are essential for assessing performance in the context of Urgent and Emergency Care? Why? What key performance indicators do you believe are essential for assessing performance in the context of Urgent and Emergency Care? Why?
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Role:Analytical Officer (Higher Information Analyst)inLeeds
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nAnalytical Officer (Higher Information Analyst) with NHS England in Leeds\n\n Within Data and Analytics our vision is to be the leading data services provider for health and social care across England through creating innovative and high-quality data products and services that give our customers the knowledge and capabilities required to deliver the best outcomes for citizens. This team will support operational and performance policy colleagues charged with ensuring the NHS makes progress towards delivering the operational targets related to Urgent and Emergency Care. The team will have responsibility for a number of data collections which are employed to monitor progress and to give operational insights. The team will ensure collections are maintained and continue to be fit for purpose. In addition to the formal publications internal reports and dashboards will be maintained and developed using appropriate platforms and technologies to meet user need alongside more detailed analytical work as required to support policy development. This team will also have responsibility for maintaining links with the UK statistics authority, in particular the regulatory arm, Office for Statistics Regulation, and that NHSE's statistical work adheres to the Code of Practice for statistics.This role is a key part of the Urgent and Emergency Care team and is responsible for the provision of a high-quality service to our stakeholders. The Analytical Officer will work on running and improving the data collection, presentation, analysis and publication of data, as is applicable to their policy area Postholders will be expected to develop their skills in order to use and take advantage of the latest technology. Financial and Physical Resources Deliver against organisational objectives, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising own workload and working to tight deadlines. Information Provide enhancements to current management information, reporting to enhance decision making processes. Research and Development Actively supports and contributes to the development of key performance indicators for the successful assessment of performance. Planning and Organisation Contribute to strategic planning. Please review the full job description and assignment brief. About us This advert has attached Assignment Briefs/ information relating to roles currently vacant. However, please be aware that this recruitment may also be used to fill other positions that become vacant after the time of advert, for which Assignment Briefs or team information are not available. This will be limited to roles where the competencies to be assessed and requirements for the role are appropriately similar. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS willbe offered on a secondment basis only, agreementshouldbeobtainedfromtheiremployerpriortosubmittingtheapplication. For further details / informal visits contact: Name Stephen Barber Job title Senior Information Analyst Email address stephen.barber1@nhs.net "}