Apprentice Public Health Intelligence Analyst

Job summary

The Directors of Public Health from all local authorities in the North East region have collaborated to set up the Andy Billett Programme for Public Health Intelligence, an innovative training scheme for Public Health Intelligence Analysts. The North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS) offers this opportunity to be one of the first trainees on this exciting new scheme.

NECS run the Flexible Apprenticeship Scheme on behalf of the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB). You'll be employed by NECS whilst working within two or more placement organisations and achieving a Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship. You will experience all the benefits of the NHS including generous holidays and pension, plus access to NHS discounts.

Working week:37.5 hours, Monday-Friday

Expected duration:24 months placement (18 months apprenticeship programme including 3 months end point assessment).

Start date:1 August 2023

Apprenticeship level:Higher, Level 4 (Higher national Certificate).

Main duties of the job

Placement organisations: these are subject to change. Your placement will be split between two or more organisations over the course of your 24-month apprenticeship programme, but these will be geographically close, please list your top three preferred locations from the below list in your application.

Northumberland County Council

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Newcastle City Council

Gateshead Council

North Tyneside Council

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sunderland City Council

South Tyneside Council

Durham County Council

Darlington Borough Council

Stockton Borough Council

Hartlepool Borough Council

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Through the two-year apprenticeship scheme you will get a broad exposure to Public Health Intelligence through placements in two or more different organisations, whilst completing a Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship with QA Limited as your training provider You will support the key activities of understanding the health needs of the population, addressing health inequalities, determining priorities for action, assisting wider understanding of the characteristics of the local population, and actively disseminating findings to a wide audience.

Interviews will take place w/c 22nd May.

About us

At NECS we are proud to be part of the NHS family. We are one of the few truly customer-owned entities within the NHS. We have a national footprint, with customers across the UK and abroad. Our customer base has diversified significantly, and we are now very pleased to be serving NHS providers as well as commissioners, NHS England, Local Authorities, General Practices.

NECS combines specialist skills and expertise with scale and resilience to achieve results. We combine core NHS values with a sharp focus on customer care and a relentless pursuit of continuous improvement. We see ourselves as a key partner in the development, delivery and future success of the healthcare system.

Our people are the heart of our organisation. We strive to ensure they feel trusted, valued and empowered. Were passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that as well as an excellent benefits package including generous holidays and pension plus free car parking and access to NHS discounts.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

NECS is committed to promoting an equal and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and is representative of our communities - a place where we can be ourselves, feel empowered and succeed on merit.

We encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.