Information Analyst – Public Health Intelligence

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

About the Role

This role is Information Analyst in the Public Health Intelligence team (maternity cover, fixed term for a year). It is an exciting time to be joining our Health Intelligence team as we continue to develop the range of analytical support that we offer to Public Health colleagues and collaborate with analysts across the Council and in partner organisations. The Information Analyst role contributes to surveillance and monitoring and supports needs assessments, service design and commissioning. You will be delivering high quality data analysis and helping to develop reports, dashboards and other online data resources. You will also play a key role in the development of statutory statistical collections such as the Director of Public Health Annual Report and the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment.

Main duties of the job

1. Source, compile and analyse data in order to produce and present reports in compliance with council strategy and policy e.g. performance reports and statutory and regulatory returns.
2. Contribute to the process of data collection and reporting in relation to statutory returns, ensuring that deadlines are met.
3. Support internal and external customers in their use of information and ensure that information requests are met in a timely way.
4. Support and encourage the delivery of the best quality records. Audit data quality of information reports and produce audit lists for submitted returns.
5. Provide locally defined reports for planning and performance management to support teams including locality profiles, analysis, and mapping in order to plan services and measure their success.
6. Offer support and guidance to customers in an efficient and effective way on data related topics to ensure they can use and understand the information provided.
7. Prepare public health data for the JSNA, keeping published information up to date.
8. Liaise with key internal, external and voluntary sector stakeholders to identify key additional indicators for the JSNA.
9. Manage queries received through shared team health intelligence request process.
10. Maintain awareness of changing government guidance, council structures and other key factors in order to amend reports and databases as appropriate.
11. Work closely with other data teams within and outside the County Council in order to provide a holistic data picture in line with service delivery needs.
12. Support the development of databases and related tools to improve the efficiency, accuracy and effectiveness of information.
13. Ensure that all information complies with the data protection standards. Liaise with a range of external professional bodies, local authorities and other departments of the Council to ensure that we are aware of, and compliant with, reporting requirements and operate best practice.
14. Maintain and develop effective systems for the safe, secure and accurate, collection, storage, transfer, analysis and reporting of services.
15. Liaise with government departments, such as the DfE, Ofsted, NHS Digital regarding the submission of statutory returns.
16. Any other duties as may be deemed necessary to carry out the full remit of the role.

About us

Its an exciting time for public health in Oxfordshire with the councils vision of becoming a greener, fairer and healthier county aligning with public health priorities, including a shift towards focussing on more preventative approaches and aiming to close the health inequalities gap between different communities. To help us deliver this vision, we are looking for a dynamic public health professional who wants to focus on improving public health outcomes, supporting policy-making, and working with government bodies to ensure compliance with health regulations to improve health outcomes for Oxfordshire residents. We are a dynamic Public Health team, committed to improving health outcomes for Oxfordshire and supporting the Councils strategic priorities of tackling inequalities, prioritising health and well-being, climate change and access to nature and green spaces. High-quality data and information informs all aspects of our work.

Job responsibilities

Help us to make the most of our Public Health data to improve health outcomes for Oxfordshire.

About you

Are you passionate about improving health outcomes for the people of Oxfordshire? We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual to take up a role in our dynamic Public Health team. You will have excellent written, numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills and a strong eye for detail. You will have made extensive use of excel spreadsheets, databases and a range of reporting tools and you are able to talk a range of audiences through the key findings from your work and the limitations of any analysis. A good understanding of the role of Public Health and local government will be advantageous. Full training will be provided on the councils systems and data platforms.

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working
• Technology to support agile working where role permits
• 30 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Option to buy additional holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and well-being support
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employers contribution of up to 19.9%
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to: Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to: Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.