Job summary
The
Modelling and Analytics (M+A) team is one of few dedicated analytical groups
offering specialist mathematical and statistical support to the NHS. Set up in
2018, the M+A team has run a wide variety of influential projects and has
gained a national reputation as a leading authority in healthcare data science.
Closing Date: 14th May 2023
Interview Date: 22nd May 2023
Main duties of the job
The
successful applicant will join the M+A team at an exciting time applying cutting-edge
analytical techniques to a mature system-wide linked dataset covering the 1
million resident population in and around Bristol. Exploring novel quantitative
approaches to areas such as demand forecasting, patient flow modelling, and
risk stratification, the post-holder will be part of a dynamic and supportive
team, working on some of the biggest problems in the NHS.
About us
The NHS Bristol, North Somerset and
South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) was established on 1 July
2022 and will be an integral part in delivering the success of the BNSSG
Integrated Care System (ICS), which serves a population of 1 million. The ICS
comprised of 10 partner organisations, including the three Local Authorities in
our area, NHS Trusts, the new Integrated Care Board and community and General
Practice providers.
We are committed to creating
an inclusive organisation that promotes and values diversity. We know from
experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a
stronger, more creative workplace that helps us to deliver the best services.
We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community;
from people of all ages, disabled people, all genders, people from ethnic minority
groups, LGBTQ+ people, people with diverse gender identity and expression,
people from all religions and beliefs and other diverse characteristics, and we
have processes in place to ensure that all applications are treated fairly and
consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is responsible for providing a specialist
modelling and analytics service in Bristol, North Somerset and South
Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board (ICB).
Note that applicants need not have experience in managing others and experience within the NHS or wider health field is not required. Of most importance is a good grasp of applied modelling approaches underpinned by degree-level qualification(s) in a quantitative discipline. Experience of coding in statistical languages, especially in R, is strongly desirable. The role-holder should have an open and inquisitive mind and be prepared to think innovatively and creatively.
Flexible working options are available, although a minimum 50% working in the central Bristol office is expected. While the post is offered on a fixed-term basis, further/permanent options may be available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is responsible for providing a specialist
modelling and analytics service in Bristol, North Somerset and South
Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board (ICB).
Note that applicants need not have experience in managing others and experience within the NHS or wider health field is not required. Of most importance is a good grasp of applied modelling approaches underpinned by degree-level qualification(s) in a quantitative discipline. Experience of coding in statistical languages, especially in R, is strongly desirable. The role-holder should have an open and inquisitive mind and be prepared to think innovatively and creatively.
Flexible working options are available, although a minimum 50% working in the central Bristol office is expected. While the post is offered on a fixed-term basis, further/permanent options may be available.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Have specialist thorough knowledge of the principles of mathematics and statistics.
Desirable
- Have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
- Good appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, the Strategic Health Authority and individual provider and commissioning organisations
- Member of relevant professional body
Communication skills
Essential
- Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
- Excellent presentational skills for conveying complex concepts. Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others.
Desirable
- Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change.
Analytical Skills
Essential
- Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery.
-
- Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and making decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
- Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
Planning Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
- Good use of available information sources to enable efficient and effective planning.
Desirable
- Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects.
Management Skills
Essential
- Must be reliable and dependable.
- Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others.
Desirable
- Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Have specialist thorough knowledge of the principles of mathematics and statistics.
Desirable
- Have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
- Good appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, the Strategic Health Authority and individual provider and commissioning organisations
- Member of relevant professional body
Communication skills
Essential
- Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
- Excellent presentational skills for conveying complex concepts. Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others.
Desirable
- Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change.
Analytical Skills
Essential
- Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery.
-
- Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and making decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
- Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
Planning Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
- Good use of available information sources to enable efficient and effective planning.
Desirable
- Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects.
Management Skills
Essential
- Must be reliable and dependable.
- Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others.
Desirable
- Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board
Address
360 Bristol – Three Six Zero
Marlborough Street
Bristol
BS1 3NX
Employer's website
https://bnssg.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
