About this role
Job summary
Are you an aspiring data analyst with an interest in population health or a related area? Would you like to join an innovative team exploring new ways to produce and communicate meaningful information about the health of Wales to our varied stakeholders?
Here in the Public Health Wales Analysis Team we are proud of our reputation for combining analytical skills with an in-depth understanding of public health. We can offer you a great place to work with training and development opportunities, flexible working and a supportive, friendly and inclusive environment. This is an exciting time to be working in public health intelligence, as we innovate with data science approaches, support the recovery of the population of Wales from the Covid-19 pandemic, and analyse the impact of the cost of living crisis on health and wellbeing.
The work of the Observatory and Cancer Analysis Team is interesting and varied. Working with other team members you will be responsible for helping to provide a local public health intelligence service to one of the Health Boards in Wales. You will also have a key role in leading and contributing to all-Wales health intelligence products.
Main duties of the job
Working with other team members, you will be responsible for contributing to the development of public health intelligence products such as reports, data visualisations and dashboards. You will use a variety of analytical techniques to evaluate and analyse data, contributing to reproducible analytical pipelines and developing insights that inform decision-making and improve population health outcomes.
For further details or to arrange an informal discussion please contact Rhys Gibbon, Principal Public Health Intelligence Analyst ([email protected] ). For further information on Public Health Wales please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an analyst within the Analysis Team, you will apply a range of statistical and analytical techniques to interpret complex public health data, ensuring outputs are accurate, timely, and aligned with the Code of Practice for Statistics. You will collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to develop and deliver high-quality reports, dashboards, and data visualisations that inform decision-making and improve population health outcomes. You will also engage with users to understand their data needs, translating them into actionable insights through reproducible analytical pipelines and evidence-based recommendations.
Our organisational values of Working Together, with Trust and Respect, to Make a Difference, underpinned by our Being Our Best Framework set out how we are expected to undertake our roles. The Being Our Best colleague group which applies to this role is Colleague.
Responsibilities and Duties
Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of reproducible analytical pipelines.
- Apply good practice in coding, testing, and version control.
- Liaising with senior colleagues to work with users and other stakeholders to understand the underlying question and apply your knowledge to plan the appropriate approach to the analysis.
- The postholder should approach problem solving and data and analytical challenges creatively and proactively, working with stakeholders to deliver value. Understanding when to bring in additional expertise or escalation and able to resolve common data, analysis and technology issues.
- Apply specialist knowledge in areas such as cancer analysis, child heights and weight, Public Health Outcomes Framework underpinned by theoretical principles. Use this expertise to interpret complex datasets and generate insights that inform public health decision-making.
Data Quality and Governance
- Extract and assess data from multiple sources, ensuring it is fit for purpose and aligned with data governance and security protocols.
- Apply quality assurance processes and raise any issues with data quality or data governance in a timely manner.
- Comply with data protection legislation, statistical disclosure control, and accessibility standards.
Technical Tools and Software
- Use relevant software (R, Python, SQL, Google Cloud Platform) to develop efficient, well-documented analytical workflows.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance ofreproducible analytical pipelines.
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
- Present complex data clearly throughwritten reports,presentations, andinteractive dashboards.
- Adapt communication style to suit technical and non-technical audiences, usingpolitically neutral language.
- Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Able to comply with accessibility and good practice standards for data visualisation, presentations and writing about statistics, adapting language to the audience, and use clear English / Welsh, that is politically neutral.
- Understand and can use the appropriate media to communicate findings.
Service Improvement and Innovation
- Contribute to the development of analytical protocols, data standards, and reporting templates.
- Support innovation in data use and promote best practice in analysis and reporting.
- Participate in research and development activities, including the creation of new indicators or models.
- Expected to work independently within defined procedures and escalate complex issues to senior analysts as appropriate.
Professional Development and Team Contribution
- Identify personal development needs and actively seeklearning opportunities.
- Share knowledge and best practice with colleagues throughcoaching,documentation, andpresentations.
- Support the development of the team and contribute to acollaborative team environment.
Operational and Organisation Responsibilities
- Engage with and contribute to your organisational and wider communities of practice for your profession.
- Have awareness of and demonstrate the relevant professional standards, including the Code of Practice for Statistics, and comply with these in your work.
- Manage own workload and contribute to team planning to meet project deadlines
- Maintain and update datasets, metadata, and documentation in line with information governance standards.
- Ensure outputs are stored and shared securely and in compliance with confidentiality requirements.
- Respect and safeguard confidentiality and sensitive information.
- Responsible for the safe use and maintenance of IT equipment and software tools used in analysis
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- An undergraduate degree (Level 5), in a numerate subject OR equivalent qualification OR equivalent level of knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Knowledge and interest in Data Science techniques
Experience
Essential
- Experience of manipulating large and complex datasets and creating outputs for use by others.
- Experience as a Data Analyst
Desirable
- Experience of working in public health or an environment requiring similar competencies.
- Experience of research and development.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
- Understanding of Public Health Wales policies and principles and the ability to work within these guidelines.
- Clear understanding of current and ongoing issues affecting public health.
- Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role
Desirable
- Some knowledge and experience of specialist computer software, such as SQL, R studio or GIS systems.
- The ability to work on a number of concurrent projects, react to changing demands and prioritise work.
- The ability to develop skills for specialist software for the production of analyses of public health and related data.
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to work and the needs of the service
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Public Health Wales
Address
Cardiff / Carmarthen, or Mold predominately home working
CF10 4BZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)