INTERNAL ONLY VACANCY. This post is open to existing Leeds City Council employees only. Applications will not be considered from external candidates.

Job title: Public Health Information Analyst

Salary: SO2 £38,510 - £40,444

Hours: 37 per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Hybrid – a combination of home and office based working, with regular attendance at a Leeds City Council office

As a Public Health Information Analyst you’ll thrive on providing analysis and interpretation of data to help us understand the health needs of the population, addressing health inequalities, determining priorities for action, assisting wider understanding of the characteristics of the local population and actively disseminating the findings to a wide audience.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Public Health Intelligence team, which is part of the Health and Care Hub providing services for the local NHS and City Council in Leeds.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

About you

As a Public Health Information Analyst you will:

Undertake data analysis, interpretation and report on the results, utilising databases, spreadsheets, GIS, and a variety of analytical tools.
Operating queries/ searches/ for GP IT systems following existing processes to support specific projects and GP auditing processing.
Support survey projects
Provide advice and guidance on specialist analyses.
Lead on supporting Public Health Intelligence team projects.
Development and design of health-related data sets and information, undertake research.
Analyse health and wellbeing surveys to support statutory functions.
Use best practice to enhance existing datasets and develop new data collections to support the changing information needs of customers, reporting as required.

About the role

As a Public Health Information Analyst you’ll use your analytical expertise to turn complex health and population data into clear, actionable intelligence that helps shape services, inform decision making and improve health outcomes.

The role is integral to our Public Health colleagues and NHS partners to identify trends, understand health inequalities and provide evidence that supports effective interventions and better outcomes for our communities.

What we offer you

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

How to apply

Please upload your CV and complete a personal statement of no more than 500 words.

Read our guidancefor further advice on completing your application.

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Adam Taylor, Public Health Intelligence Manager - Adam.Taylor@leeds.gov.uk

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visaroute before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

Job description

Job purpose To play a key role in turning data into information to enhance public health intelligence. As delegated by line manager, to lead or support specific information projects and the development of relevant data sets to appropriately reflect the needs of current initiatives and priorities.

The post holder will provide input and advice into understanding the health needs of the population, addressing health inequalities, determining priorities for action, assisting wider understanding of the characteristics of the local population and actively disseminating the findings to a wide audience.

Responsibilities

Undertake data analysis, interpretation and report on the results, utilising databases, spreadsheets and a variety of analytical tools.
Operating queries/ searches/ for GP IT systems following existing processes to support specific projects and GP auditing processing.
Support survey projects
Provide advice and guidance on specialist analyses.
Lead on supporting Public Health Intelligence team projects.
Development and design of health-related data sets and information, undertake research.
Analyse health and wellbeing surveys to support statutory functions.
Use best practice to enhance existing datasets and develop new data collections to support the changing information needs of customers, reporting as required.
Communicate complex statistical/public health information, using a variety of methods, to stakeholders, including non-statistical and non-public health professionals, at all levels which may require persuasive skills and articulation.
Communicate complex statistical matters with other statistical professionals e.g. development of methodology.
Provide direct liaison with other data providers.
Work toward specialist knowledge of statistical techniques and epidemiology.
Develop experience of datasets/ data analyses and dissemination of findings with the ability to communicate complex information to analytical specialists and non-specialists.
Willingness to learn various statistical software packages as well as cloud-based databases, mapping software, and spreadsheets and have the knowledge and experience to undertake complex data management, manipulation and presentation.
Analyse, investigate and resolve complex statistical or data queries, issues or problems; and identify and propose solutions.
Analyse and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data.
Use judgemental skills to derive alternative information sources and methods of analysis when appropriate.
Ensure that all information is subject to standard quality and checking procedures, maintaining and enhancing the relevant documentation to contribute to the knowledge management and sharing within the team.
Deal with and self-prioritise conflicting demands, managing several health information projects simultaneously, reviewing and adjusting priorities to meet frequently changing stakeholder requirements.
Plan own tasks and projects adjusting as appropriate to meet stakeholder requirements and changes in priority.
Exhibit flexibility in order to allow for changes in information format, lack of information being provided and delays in receiving requested information.
Support colleagues within the team by developing, maintaining and documenting standard operational procedures relating to data collection processes, ensuring procedures are accurate and up to date.
Identify, propose and implement changes to working practices to improve the quality of information delivery in own area.
Keep abreast of related national information developments as part of continuous professional development.
Work, store and transmit data in accordance with Data Protection, Caldicott, Freedom of Information systems, GDPR and confidentiality principles.
Adapt, design information systems concerning health intelligence to meet the needs of the service.
Supervise the further development of the data management and analysis systems. Creating systems and templates to make future analysis easier.
Support the dissemination of statistics and information to all stakeholders via a number of different media, electronically or written reports.
Ensure that GP IT searches are kept up to date to support projects and audit work
Provide advice to others on data collection, analysis and management.
Demonstrate activities and work routines to others in data management or data quality.
Undertake highly accurate and efficient keyboard input and manipulation of data and coding, maintaining continuous quality assurance and ensuring a consistently high standard of accuracy throughout all data entry and coding.
The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.

Qualifications

Specialist knowledge of data analysis techniques and procedures, acquired through degree level or equivalent qualifications or evidence of continued professional development.

Essential requirements Candidates will only be shortlisted if they can demonstrate that they meet all the following essential requirements.

To be able to demonstrate examples where you have been required to solve problems of a complex nature; show tenacity and have displayed sensitive interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team as a self-manager with high levels of motivation.
Highly numerate with skills and experience of analysis and interpretation of data
Excellent communication skills, with some experience of disseminating information via written reports and presentations to a wide range of audiences in terms of both size and composition
Organisational Skills, ability to prioritise workloads within timescales and meet deadlines.
Specialist knowledge of data analysis techniques and procedures, acquired through degree level or equivalent qualifications or evidence of continued professional development.
Proficient in the use of desktop applications (Microsoft Office) MS Word, Excel, Power Point
Understanding of data quality issues and their impact on the business.
Working knowledge of various software packages, including MS Excel advanced and basic SQL
Experience of working with large and complex data sets for analysis and reporting purposes, specifically observatory systems.
Experience of working with information in the NHS or similar public sector organisation
An understanding of data security and confidentiality issues

Essential behavioural and other characteristics

Understand and embrace Leeds City Council values and behaviours and codes of conduct
Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Leeds Ambitions of health and wellbeing, inclusive growth, thriving strong communities, and a resilient sustainable city
Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council policies and procedures
Carry out duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Participate in appraisal, training and development activities to ensure up, to date knowledge and skills
Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding equality and diversity of Leeds City Council
Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person
Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters

Desirable requirements Candidates are not required to meet all the following desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between candidates.

Knowledge of developing searches and queries on clinical systems. Exposure to Cloud technology, SQL, mapping software and Power BI.
Willingness to (Able to) develop knowledge of public health data sources, particularly mortality data, GP practice data and hospital activity data.
Experience of survey design and analysis of survey results.
Experience of analysing and interpreting health, healthcare or demographic data or local authority data
An understanding of data security and confidentiality issues

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