Public / Population Health Modelling Manager
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
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Job summary
The Public / Population Health Modelling Lead plays an essential role in the recently established Population Insight Business Unit (part of the Strategy, Planning and Programmes Directorate).
This is a new role and the post-holder will be responsible for working across Health and Care organisations in Leeds and collaborating with the Leeds Office of Data Analytics (ODA) to research, analyse and interpret data to inform decision-making, strategy, and to advise on the implementation of priority interventions that promote better health outcomes across Leeds.
The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in collecting, managing and applying both data and insight from local and national sources, and then communicating evidence-based findings to stakeholders to influence key system decisions.
The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background and a proven ability to apply analytical insight to complex, real-world challenges. As a senior role within a new Business Unit, this position also presents an excellent opportunity to shape and inform the culture, skills and ways of working of the team.
Main duties of the job
You will lead on the development and delivery of our Population Insight agenda to guide strategy and influence decision-makers in responding to questions such as:
1. Where are the greatest opportunities to improve health and wellbeing outcomes in Leeds?
2. How might our populations health and care needs look different in the future?
3. Which groups within our local population are using unplanned care services at a higher rate than expected?
4. Which conditions should we focus on if we wanted to increase early identification and intervention?
Working closely with the ODA and specifically the Public Health Intelligence team, you will
Provide leadership and support to intelligence staff in statistics, analysis and evidence-based decision-making
Conduct literature reviews and qualitative or quantitative research
Analyse and interpret complex, linked and unlinked health and care data sets, including the Leeds Data Model
Create models and insight that support decision-making, drawing on statistical tools to identify trends and correlations.
Provide expertise and input in the development of business cases/value propositions
Communicate the results of highly complex and sensitive analyses to a variety of audiences
Help define and articulate problems and options to address them, manage projects and work effectively within a matrix team structure with multiple points of accountability
About us
NHS West Yorkshire ICB is responsible for improving population health and reducing inequalities to meet the diverse health needs of its population and is part of the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership which includes organisations, local councils, health and care providers and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.
We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristics.
We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves and are offered a working Carer passport.
As a Mindful Employer we are positive and enabling towards all employees and job applicants with a mental health condition.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview.Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.
Date posted
05 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£50,952 to £57,349 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
D9475-ICB-500B
Job locations
Suites 2-4, Wira Business Park
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS16 6EB
Employer details
Employer name
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Address
Suites 2-4, Wira Business Park
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS16 6EB
Employer's website
http://www.westyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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