Public Health Intelligence Specialist inNewcastle upon inNewcastle upon PUBLISHED 18 DEC 2023
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To make effective use of available health and care data and provide data analysis and interpretation which improves our understanding of the needs of the population within the Trusts catchment area; and work in partnership internally and with other organisations to ensure we influence the way data and information is used in policy and strategy development.
To collect, analyse, interpret and present varied and complex public health related intelligence / data to a wide range of audiences, in ways that are accessible, meaningful and appropriate for use and which take account of confidentiality requirements and statistical robustness.
To manage, maintain and develop information and performance monitoring systems.
To take a key role in improving public health data quality and data integrity; providing specialist support to Consultant(s) in Public Health, public health managers and the Health Inequalities Programme Board (HIPB).
To analyse complex data employing statistical tests, methods and techniques in the production of information and to develop information reporting solutions
Post holder will be required to undertake direct line management for the Trusts public health analytical team, including allocation of work priorities and their professional development
To undertake and respond to ad-hoc enquiries and requests for information including assistance and advice to colleagues/partners on data sources and data collection.
To contribute to the development of Public Health policy/strategy.
To undertake research, investigations, assignments and assessments as required and in accordance with service standards.
To advise colleagues on the undertaking of surveys, research and best practice.
Work with multi-agency decision-making groups, within the NHS, local government and the other sectors to ensure that health intelligence needs are understood and that health intelligence is available and interpreted appropriately, and is used to underpin the decision-making process.
Leading and managing the ad hoc health intelligence requests from internal and external service for users of the Health Intelligence Team services (this may include service providers, commissioners, researchers and the public) and provide specialist advice on appropriate use of this information.
Ability to communicate highly complex or sensitive information to managers and clinicians (including presenting and explaining complex reports at Business Unit Board meetings and other meetings).
The post holder will work in collaboration with the Trusts Information Services Team and the wider public health system to build public health data capacity and embed health intelligence metrics across the Trust
The post holder will be required to work Trust wide but will be based at Cobalt business park. The Public Health Team has blended working arrangements with some home working.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
First degree in relevant topic, e.g. epidemiology, medical statistics, statistics, GIS or evidence of equivalent experience plus additional specialist knowledge acquired through training and relevant experience to Masters level or equivalent
Working knowledge and experience of Business Intelligence software and application to a range of public health issues and functions
Knowledge and expertise of statistical techniques and methodologies and best practice.
An understanding of health inequalities and the social determinants of health
Strong knowledge of and experience using statistical packages to perform analysis (e.g. Excel, R, Python, SPSS)
Ability to influence clinicians and managers in the need for and use of highly complex and sensitive specialised information about population health and health inequalities.
DESIRABLE
Masters in Public Health
A qualification in epidemiology or a related field
Experience of direct line management responsibility
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative and enthusiastic Public Health Intelligence Specialist to join the Northumbria Public Health Team on a fixed term / secondment contract to cover 12 months maternity leave.
The Public Health Team in Northumbria work closely with senior leaders across the Trust and across the public health wider system to tackle health inequalities for our Trust population. The post holder will have the analytical skills and knowledge to make effective use of available health and care data and provide data analysis and interpretation which improves our understanding of the needs of the population within the Trusts catchment area; and work in partnership internally and with other organisations to ensure we influence the way data and information is used in policy and strategy development.
The post holder will act as an expert resource to the Trusts Public Health team working collaboratively across the Trust and specifically with the Trust's Information Services Team.
They will be required to collect, analyse, interpret and present varied and complex public health related intelligence / data to a wide range of audiences. Alongside this they will manage, maintain and develop information and performance monitoring systems and take a key role in improving public health data quality and data integrity; providing specialist support to Consultant(s) in Public Health, public health managers across the Trust, and the Health Inequalities Programme Board (HIPB).
The post holder will be required to undertake direct line management for the Trusts public health analytical team, including allocation of work priorities and their professional development. The post holder will require excellent communication and will be required to liaise with key personnel within the Trust, working with the project leads to develop the project service and linking in all key interdependent Trust and external services.
The ability to be flexible & organised in the workplace with a passion for delivering a quality and successful service is essential. We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic, innovative and flexible individual with the ability to work in a potentially demanding and diverse workflow and to work on his/her own initiative.
To make effective use of available health and care data and provide data analysis and interpretation which improves our understanding of the needs of the population within the Trusts catchment area; and work in partnership internally and with other organisations to ensure we influence the way data and information is used in policy and strategy development.
To collect, analyse, interpret and present varied and complex public health related intelligence / data to a wide range of audiences, in ways that are accessible, meaningful and appropriate for use and which take account of confidentiality requirements and statistical robustness.
To manage, maintain and develop information and performance monitoring systems.
To take a key role in improving public health data quality and data integrity; providing specialist support to Consultant(s) in Public Health, public health managers and the Health Inequalities Programme Board (HIPB).
To analyse complex data employing statistical tests, methods and techniques in the production of information and to develop information reporting solutions
Post holder will be required to undertake direct line management for the Trusts public health analytical team, including allocation of work priorities and their professional development
To undertake and respond to ad-hoc enquiries and requests for information including assistance and advice to colleagues/partners on data sources and data collection.
To contribute to the development of Public Health policy/strategy.
To undertake research, investigations, assignments and assessments as required and in accordance with service standards.
To advise colleagues on the undertaking of surveys, research and best practice.
Work with multi-agency decision-making groups, within the NHS, local government and the other sectors to ensure that health intelligence needs are understood and that health intelligence is available and interpreted appropriately, and is used to underpin the decision-making process.
Leading and managing the ad hoc health intelligence requests from internal and external service for users of the Health Intelligence Team services (this may include service providers, commissioners, researchers and the public) and provide specialist advice on appropriate use of this information.
Ability to communicate highly complex or sensitive information to managers and clinicians (including presenting and explaining complex reports at Business Unit Board meetings and other meetings).
The post holder will work in collaboration with the Trusts Information Services Team and the wider public health system to build public health data capacity and embed health intelligence metrics across the Trust
The post holder will be required to work Trust wide but will be based at Cobalt business park. The Public Health Team has blended working arrangements with some home working.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
First degree in relevant topic, e.g. epidemiology, medical statistics, statistics, GIS or evidence of equivalent experience plus additional specialist knowledge acquired through training and relevant experience to Masters level or equivalent
Working knowledge and experience of Business Intelligence software and application to a range of public health issues and functions
Knowledge and expertise of statistical techniques and methodologies and best practice.
An understanding of health inequalities and the social determinants of health
Strong knowledge of and experience using statistical packages to perform analysis (e.g. Excel, R, Python, SPSS)
Ability to influence clinicians and managers in the need for and use of highly complex and sensitive specialised information about population health and health inequalities.
DESIRABLE
Masters in Public Health
A qualification in epidemiology or a related field
Experience of direct line management responsibility
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative and enthusiastic Public Health Intelligence Specialist to join the Northumbria Public Health Team on a fixed term / secondment contract to cover 12 months maternity leave.
The Public Health Team in Northumbria work closely with senior leaders across the Trust and across the public health wider system to tackle health inequalities for our Trust population. The post holder will have the analytical skills and knowledge to make effective use of available health and care data and provide data analysis and interpretation which improves our understanding of the needs of the population within the Trusts catchment area; and work in partnership internally and with other organisations to ensure we influence the way data and information is used in policy and strategy development.
The post holder will act as an expert resource to the Trusts Public Health team working collaboratively across the Trust and specifically with the Trust's Information Services Team.
They will be required to collect, analyse, interpret and present varied and complex public health related intelligence / data to a wide range of audiences. Alongside this they will manage, maintain and develop information and performance monitoring systems and take a key role in improving public health data quality and data integrity; providing specialist support to Consultant(s) in Public Health, public health managers across the Trust, and the Health Inequalities Programme Board (HIPB).
The post holder will be required to undertake direct line management for the Trusts public health analytical team, including allocation of work priorities and their professional development. The post holder will require excellent communication and will be required to liaise with key personnel within the Trust, working with the project leads to develop the project service and linking in all key interdependent Trust and external services.
The ability to be flexible & organised in the workplace with a passion for delivering a quality and successful service is essential. We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic, innovative and flexible individual with the ability to work in a potentially demanding and diverse workflow and to work on his/her own initiative.
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