Geospatial Analyst

NHS South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit

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Job summary

The Geospatial Analyst is responsible for the development of maps and reports using GIS and associated software tools. They will undertake a range of spatial analysis and have the opportunity to develop new processes/tools to support our GIS service. They will also support the team through the management of our data and maintenance of our customer GIS web tools.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for Geospatial and primary care information analysis, presentation and interpretation of maps and data within the Geospatial Team. The post holder will be responsible for their own projects, supported by the team as required. The projects can be small ad-hoc requests, through to large scale projects across SCW multi-disciplinary teams.

To consult with customers, information analysts and developers in determining how GIS and primary care business intelligence requirements will be met in a coordinated manner, from understanding user requirements through to obtaining sign-off for completed work.

Undertaking investigative analysis in response to queries, providing assistance and advice to colleagues and managers within SCW CSU and customer organisations.

Maintenance and development of our customers Geospatial Web tools - The Geospatial service delivers class leading web projects to our customers. These projects require routine data refresh and analysis rebuilds. Furthermore, we would expect the post holder to look to either recommend development ideas or develop these themselves with support from the team.

About us

The SCW Geospatial Team are a leading Geospatial service across the NHS, providing GIS and analytical support to NHS England, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and other health related organisations across the South of England, and nationally.

Date posted

20 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

891-CSU-7494CS

Job locations

Consultancy & Solutions - Geographical Intelligence & Mapping

South West

BS1 3NX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details and information regarding this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details and information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Values & Behaviours

Essential

Patient First - Customer Excellence
Aspirational
Collaborative
Insightful
Respectful

Education

Essential

Educated to degree level in relevant subject (e.g. GIS or subject with high analytical content) or an equivalent level of practical analytical experience.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Knowledge of GIS and information analysis.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.

Desirable

Knowledge of data warehousing and relational database management concepts and design.
Understanding of Information Governance requirements for analysis of NHS information.

Skills & Capabilities

Essential

Experience of GIS software tools, preferably using the ArcGIS Products or open source solutions such as QGIS.
Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Access etc) .

Desirable

Experience of using SQL or statistical software packages.
Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software.

Person Specification

Values & Behaviours

Essential

Patient First - Customer Excellence
Aspirational
Collaborative
Insightful
Respectful

Education

Essential

Educated to degree level in relevant subject (e.g. GIS or subject with high analytical content) or an equivalent level of practical analytical experience.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Knowledge of GIS and information analysis.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.

Desirable

Knowledge of data warehousing and relational database management concepts and design.
Understanding of Information Governance requirements for analysis of NHS information.

Skills & Capabilities

Essential

Experience of GIS software tools, preferably using the ArcGIS Products or open source solutions such as QGIS.
Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Access etc) .

Desirable

Experience of using SQL or statistical software packages.
Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software.

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.