Principal Information Analyst
Job summary
As a Principal Information Analyst at Arden & GEM CSU, you will play a key role in shaping and driving data-driven decision-making to support Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB). In this strategic position, you will leverage your deep analytical expertise to deliver actionable insights, ensure high-quality data governance, and support the delivery of effective healthcare services across Lincolnshire.
This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in health data analytics to make a real difference in the healthcare system, supporting Lincolnshire ICB's goals of improving outcomes, enhancing patient experience, and fostering a sustainable healthcare environment.
Main duties of the job
You will collaborate closely with stakeholders at Lincolnshire ICB, translating complex data into clear, meaningful reports and recommendations that directly influence the planning, delivery & evaluation of health and care services. By leading on advanced analysis, data modelling, and the development of activity and performance metrics, you will contribute to a continuous improvement cycle that enhances patient care, operational efficiency, and financial sustainability.
Your work will also involve managing complex datasets, ensuring compliance with data governance frameworks, and fostering a culture of data literacy across the ICB. With your leadership, the team will be empowered to use data to drive improvement in healthcare delivery, making a tangible impact on the wellbeing of the local population.
About us
We are a multi award-winning organisation that has achieved the prestigious Investors in People Gold Award for 'We invest in people' and 'We invest in wellbeing' and are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that every team member should have the opportunity to contribute and share their ideas.
We reward the hard work and commitment of our people with the following benefits:
- A competitive salary with annual pay reviews
- A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies, including enhanced parental leave and pay
- A wide range of in-house and external learning and development opportunities
- Access to salary sacrifice and discount schemes
- Access to employee assistance and occupational health services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- You will proactively assess and expand upon initial requirements, taking a leadership and user role in the development and delivery of insightful, high-quality analytical reports for Lincolnshire ICB. Your work will drive evidence-based decision-making, contributing to worthwhile improvements within the Lincolnshire Health Care System.
- Manage and analyse large, complex datasets to provide actionable insights for strategic and operational planning.
- Possess a strong understanding of various analytical reporting technologies, with a minimum proficiency in T-SQL. Experience with R, Python, Power BI, and Tableau would be considered advantageous.
- Provide expert advice on data quality, reporting methodologies and population health management approaches to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Design and implement performance management frameworks to monitor and improve service delivery.
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, including clinical, operational and policy experts to identify key trends and areas for improvement.
- Champion data-driven transformation, ensuring the use of innovative analytics and technologies to address key healthcare challenges within Lincolnshire
- Can turn complex data analyses into clear & compelling messages and the ability to present those with visualisations to communicate complex messages to various stakeholders.
- The position is primarily remote, offering the flexibility to work from home; however, occasional travel for in-person meetings may be required.
Person Specification
Experience
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area - information / data analysis
- Significant experience of working in data analysis roles
- Excellent data manipulation & interpretation skills using MS Excel
- Good analytical skills using MS SQL Server tools
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
- Excellent knowledge of a range of data flows within the NHS
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
- Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services
- Experience of using specialist analytical and data management software (e.g. R, Python).
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it
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.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit
Address
Fen House
North Hykeham
Lincoln
LN6 8UZ
https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/
- Company
- NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit
- Location
- Lincoln, United Kingdom LN6 8UZ
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £46148.00 - £52809.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit
- Location
- Lincoln, United Kingdom LN6 8UZ
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £46148.00 - £52809.00 a year
- Posted