Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £37,898 to £45,637 per annum
Contract: Fixed term (12 months)
Working Pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Certificate of Sponsorship: Available
Closing Date: 28 April 2025
Job Summary
Are you an expert in data analytics with a passion for driving transformative change in healthcare? Do you possess the skills to influence healthcare processes and improve quality through advanced analytics? If you’re looking for a challenging yet rewarding role that offers flexible working and the opportunity to work at the heart of healthcare in Wales, we invite you to apply for the Senior Information Analyst position at Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW).
In this dynamic role, you’ll leverage your analytical expertise to develop solutions that enhance healthcare delivery and support workforce transformation across the NHS. This is an excellent opportunity to join an organization committed to improving patient care through data-driven insights and innovations.
Key Responsibilities
As the Senior Information Analyst, you will play a crucial role in providing strategic insights and supporting data-driven decision-making within HEIW and other stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Business Intelligence Solutions:
You will be responsible for scoping, developing, and delivering Power BI business intelligence solutions that provide valuable operational insights. These solutions will be pivotal in decision-making for stakeholders across HEIW.
2. Report and Dashboard Development:
You will produce high-quality reports, dashboards, and presentations using diverse data sources. Your work will include producing workforce intelligence reports for the Welsh Government and NHS leadership teams, ensuring clear communication of complex data.
3. Data Analysis and Coordination:
Coordinating data returns from Health Boards and Trusts, analyzing data anomalies, and providing detailed datasets to stakeholders will be essential aspects of your role. You will ensure the accuracy and quality of the data being used for decision-making.
4. Performance Analysis and Benchmarking:
Your role will involve delivering performance information, trend analysis, benchmarking, and intelligence modeling to support business needs. Your insights will drive improvements in business performance and healthcare delivery.
5. Training and Development:
Developing training materials and delivering training on workforce dashboards will be key components of the role. You will help foster a culture of data literacy within HEIW, promoting the use of business intelligence products.
6. Data Audits and Error Analysis:
You will design and implement data audits, analyze data errors, and work to continuously improve information products. This will ensure the ongoing quality and reliability of the data used across the organization.
7. Stakeholder Engagement:
Building relationships with stakeholders and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams will be critical to the success of your role. You’ll ensure that data insights are aligned with the needs and expectations of the NHS and other partners.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential Qualifications:
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Degree in a relevant field such as computing, informatics, or mathematics (or equivalent experience).
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Specialist knowledge of information requirements and standards within a healthcare or social care environment.
Desirable Qualifications:
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Service improvement qualification to enhance your ability to contribute to the continuous development of healthcare services.
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Experience of working with workforce data.
Essential Experience:
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Significant experience in an information environment, working with complex data and reporting systems.
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Proven ability to deliver projects within deadlines, particularly in a high-pressure environment.
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Expertise with Power BI, SQL, and DAX, as well as a practical understanding of data warehousing and relational databases.
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Experience in developing dashboards using business intelligence tools such as Power BI.
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Autonomous working experience, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Desirable Experience:
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Experience in the healthcare or social care sector, with a focus on workforce data.
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Welsh language skills (Level 1) or the willingness to work towards proficiency.
Skills and Attributes
To be successful in this role, you should possess:
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Analytical Expertise: Ability to interpret complex informatics concepts and deliver clear, actionable insights.
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Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex data findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a team and build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
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Time Management: Proven track record of delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines.
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Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel between sites as required.
What We Offer
At Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW), we strive to provide our employees with a supportive and engaging work environment. Here’s what you can expect:
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Comprehensive Induction: A corporate induction and a 90-day Welcome itinerary to help you settle in and understand HEIW’s values and culture.
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Compassionate Leadership: We are committed to developing compassionate leaders who support the wellbeing of their teams.
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Employee Engagement: HEIW received the HPMA Award for Employee Engagement in 2019, reflecting our dedication to creating a positive and inclusive workplace.
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Career Impact: Your role will directly influence the quality of healthcare and social care services, improving outcomes for patients and service users across Wales.
About Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)
Health Education and Improvement Wales is the strategic workforce body for NHS Wales. We work with key stakeholders, including Social Care Wales, education providers, professional bodies, and the Welsh Government, to develop a workforce that delivers excellent care and improves population health.
Our values reflect our commitment to collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement:
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Respect for All: Treating everyone with kindness and dignity.
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Ideas that Improve: Continuously innovating to enhance the services we provide.
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Together as a Team: Working collaboratively across NHS Wales and with our partners.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Certificate of Sponsorship:
We welcome applications from job seekers who require a skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK. Further details can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to make a difference in the healthcare sector and possess the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Click the “Apply Now” button to start your application process.
Closing Date: 28 April 2025
Reference Number: 082-AC023-0425
Location: Ty Dysgu, Nantgarw, Cardiff, CF15 7QQ