Job summary
People Unlimited are seeking a consultant Senior Research Analyst with strong analytical skills and experience in longitudinal data analysis, ideally within public health or epidemiology to join the We Can Talk team. The successful candidate will have coding skills in SQL and be proficient in a programming language such as R or Python. They should also have experience working with real-world data, particularly in healthcare or HR, and be skilled in creating dashboards using tools like Power BI or Tableau.
We are looking for someone to join the team on a consultancy basis, with an hourly rate agreed based on Agenda for Change banding (plus an uplift for holiday/pension). We expect the opportunity over the next 3-6 months to be up to 10 hours per month, occasionally in-person in London (travel/food paid) but primarily remotely. As our team is primarily freelance workers, with jobs in the NHS or education sectors, we are a genuineily flexible place to work.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting time time to influence and help build the future of We Can Talk. The successful candidate will lead on:
Updating our core question sets as our data approach moves to shorter, more frequent opportunities to capture user experience
Improving our data warehouse integration with our Learning Management System (LMS) to provide more robust visualisation of data and trends
Identifying new ways to communicate the longitudinal change for our learners (on new and existing data sets) through publication
You will report to the Director of We Can Talk and will lead and manage your own work from the outset.
About us
We Can Talk (www.wecantalk.online) is transforming how hospital staff feel about mental health through education. Last year, we delivered e-learning to 10,000 NHS staff, with a goal of reaching 100,000 in the next three years. Since 2020, we have delivered over 50,000 hours of self-directed online education and hold the largest database in the world of hospital staff experience of mental health at work. We have also supported more than 50 quality improvement initiatives led by staff to activate change on the clinical frontline. All of our education is co-produced (co-designed and co-delivered) by people with lived experience, hospital staff and mental health professionals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1) Data Analysis
- Conduct longitudinal data analysis to track changes and outcomes over time.
- Utilise SQL for data querying and manipulation.
- Apply statistical methods using programming languages such as R or Python.
2) Dashboard and Reporting
- Develop and maintain dashboards to visualise data insights using Power BI or Tableau.
- Present complex data in a clear and actionable manner to various stakeholders, recognising the broader context and wider impact of our work
3) Research and Insights
- Conduct research to support the development and evaluation of We Can Talk's programmes.
- Interpret data to provide actionable insights and recommendations for programme improvement.
4) Collaboration
- Work closely with internal teams to understand data needs and deliver timely and accurate analysis.
- Collaborate with external stakeholders, including NHS Trusts, to support data-driven decision-making.
5) Data Integrity and Challenge
- Ensure data integrity and accuracy in all analyses.
- Confidently challenge the team to maintain robust data standards that can withstand peer review and publication.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1) Data Analysis
- Conduct longitudinal data analysis to track changes and outcomes over time.
- Utilise SQL for data querying and manipulation.
- Apply statistical methods using programming languages such as R or Python.
2) Dashboard and Reporting
- Develop and maintain dashboards to visualise data insights using Power BI or Tableau.
- Present complex data in a clear and actionable manner to various stakeholders, recognising the broader context and wider impact of our work
3) Research and Insights
- Conduct research to support the development and evaluation of We Can Talk's programmes.
- Interpret data to provide actionable insights and recommendations for programme improvement.
4) Collaboration
- Work closely with internal teams to understand data needs and deliver timely and accurate analysis.
- Collaborate with external stakeholders, including NHS Trusts, to support data-driven decision-making.
5) Data Integrity and Challenge
- Ensure data integrity and accuracy in all analyses.
- Confidently challenge the team to maintain robust data standards that can withstand peer review and publication.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Educated to degree level in a relevant field such as public health, epidemiology, statistics, or a related discipline.
Desirable
- - Advanced degree (Masters or PhD).
Experience
Essential
- - Extensive experience in data analysis, particularly longitudinal data analysis.
- - Proven track record of using SQL for data querying and manipulation.
- - Proficiency in a programming language such as R or Python.
- - Skilled in creating dashboards using Power BI or Tableau.
Desirable
- - Experience in working with real-world data in healthcare or HR settings.
Personal attributes, skills and competencies
Essential
- - Commitment to the values of We Can Talk and the NHS.
- - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels.
- - Flexible and adaptable approach to work, ability to work in ambiguity
- - Strong analytical and statistical skills.
- - Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- - Ability to present complex data in a clear and actionable manner.
- - Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
- - Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- - Confidence to challenge the team and maintain high standards of data integrity.
- - Ability to communicate to non-technical stakeholders and translate non-technical requirements into technical ones
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Educated to degree level in a relevant field such as public health, epidemiology, statistics, or a related discipline.
Desirable
- - Advanced degree (Masters or PhD).
Experience
Essential
- - Extensive experience in data analysis, particularly longitudinal data analysis.
- - Proven track record of using SQL for data querying and manipulation.
- - Proficiency in a programming language such as R or Python.
- - Skilled in creating dashboards using Power BI or Tableau.
Desirable
- - Experience in working with real-world data in healthcare or HR settings.
Personal attributes, skills and competencies
Essential
- - Commitment to the values of We Can Talk and the NHS.
- - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels.
- - Flexible and adaptable approach to work, ability to work in ambiguity
- - Strong analytical and statistical skills.
- - Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- - Ability to present complex data in a clear and actionable manner.
- - Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
- - Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- - Confidence to challenge the team and maintain high standards of data integrity.
- - Ability to communicate to non-technical stakeholders and translate non-technical requirements into technical ones
Additional information
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).
