Public Health Intelligence Analyst

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative and enthusiastic Public Health Intelligence Analyst to join the Northumbria Public Health Team.

The Public Health Team in Northumbria work closely with the Trust's Information Services and system-wide partners to tackle health inequalities for our Trust patient 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 Trust's catchment area. The post holder will be required to produce and communicate public health information to a range of audiences.

Main duties of the job

1. The post holder will support the Public Health team working collaboratively with the Information Services Team, clinical and non-clinical services and wider system partners.
2. The successful candidate will make effective use of available health and care data to support the Trust to ensure we influence the way data information is used in policy and strategy development.
3. They will be required to collect, analyse, interpret and present varied and complex public health related intelligence/data to a wide range of audiences.
4. The post holder will have the ability to work with competing demands and appropriately manage their work priorities and actively undertake professional development.
5. The post holder will require excellent communication and will be required to liaise with key personnel within the Trust, working with the teams to develop capability and understanding of public health and health inequalities data.

1. Candidate will possess a first degree in relevant topic, e.g. epidemiology, Public Health, statistics or equivalent related experience or evidence of equivalent experience plus additional specialist knowledge acquired through training and relevant experience to degree level or equivalent. Knowledge of NHS and/or healthcare systems is desirable.
2. Working knowledge and experience of Business Intelligence software and application to a range of public health issues and functions.
3. Knowledge and expertise of statistical techniques and methodologies and best practice.
4. An understanding of health inequalities and the social determinants of health.
5. Strong knowledge of and experience using statistical packages to perform analysis.
6. Ability to communicate with clinicians and managers in the need for and use of highly complex and sensitive specialised information about population health and health inequalities.

1. Post-graduate degree and/or equivalent experience in public health and epidemiology.

If you think you have the skills and motivation to succeed in this role we are keen to hear from you. Informal conversations or visits to our team from interested parties are strongly encouraged.

Employer name: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Cobalt, 7/8 Silver Fox Way Cobalt Business Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0QJ