Analytical Apprentice

NHS England

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Job summary

The Midlands Analytical Team are looking for a Analytical Apprentice, 2 year, fixed term to bring their skills to lead analysis in the region to improve patient care for the 10.6m population.For the training aspects of this role, NHS England partner with Multiverse. Alongside the training course, projects within the team will allow candidates to apply their knowledge and be supported to deliver analysis for the NHS from day 1 of their employment.

We are a team of 25 individuals with a range of skill sets across the spectrum of data infrastructure, data presentation and advanced analytical methods. As an Analyst, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic analytical community supporting managers and staff across all of NHS England functions.

The post holder will support a team of senior analytical managers within the Midlands Regional Analytical Team which will provide strategic analysis for insight into NHS performance and evidence to support decision-making.

The team are hybrid working, with core bases in Birmingham, Leicester and Derby. Some work-related travel is expected.

Main duties of the job

As an Analytical Apprentice, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service supporting managers and staff across the Data, Analysis, and Intelligence Service. You will deliver high quality analytical outputs, using relevant good technical skills in data management, business intelligence and analytics, and data science.

During this apprenticeship you will expect to:

? Cleanse and manage data (including processing)

? Quality assures data and analytical outputs following best practice guidelines.

? Integrate data feeds from disparate sources.

? Respond to incoming requests for information in a timely and efficient manner.

? Develop business intelligence reports.

? Plan, design, manage, execute, and report tests, using appropriate tools and techniques.

? Be highly numerate and use a variety of analytical techniques to provide high quality, timely analysis and intelligence relating to key priorities.

? Be adaptable when finding analytical solutions to problems, to analyse and triangulate data in innovative ways and present findings clearly to a range of audiences.

? Log, analyse and manage problems in order to identify and implement the appropriate solution, ensuring that the problem is fixed.

About us

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

  • Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
  • Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
  • Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
  • Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
  • Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Date posted

17 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

Depending on experience (pay in line with annex 21, Agenda for Change Terms Conditions)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-MIDE-6478775-E

Job locations

Leicester (Midlands, flexible across region)

County Hall Leicester Road Glenfield

Leicester

LE3 8RA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Additional information, the NHS Procurement and Commercial Digital Academy, a collaborative initiative with Multiverse to upskill NHS staff in data and digital skills. Key points include:

  1. Programs Offered: Data Fellowship, covering skills like data analysis
  2. Benefits: Enhanced productivity, better data-driven decision-making, cost savings, and improved supplier insights.
  3. Goals: Building a consistent, accredited learning pathway to support career development and succession planning within the NHS.

For more information: Multiverse page.

Data Fellowship:

    • Objective: Provides intermediate training in data analysis and visualization.
    • Key Skills: SQL, Python, data storytelling, and business intelligence tools.
    • Duration: 15 months, including workshops and coaching.
    • Outcome: Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship
    • Non-technical support within Multiverse: Learners will have access to our Community hub and a global network of apprentices and alumni (to support in success and achieve goals together) at the start of your apprenticeship.

Data Fellowship | Multiverse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Additional information, the NHS Procurement and Commercial Digital Academy, a collaborative initiative with Multiverse to upskill NHS staff in data and digital skills. Key points include:

  1. Programs Offered: Data Fellowship, covering skills like data analysis
  2. Benefits: Enhanced productivity, better data-driven decision-making, cost savings, and improved supplier insights.
  3. Goals: Building a consistent, accredited learning pathway to support career development and succession planning within the NHS.

For more information: Multiverse page.

Data Fellowship:

    • Objective: Provides intermediate training in data analysis and visualization.
    • Key Skills: SQL, Python, data storytelling, and business intelligence tools.
    • Duration: 15 months, including workshops and coaching.
    • Outcome: Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship
    • Non-technical support within Multiverse: Learners will have access to our Community hub and a global network of apprentices and alumni (to support in success and achieve goals together) at the start of your apprenticeship.

Data Fellowship | Multiverse

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fulfils eligibility criteria of Apprenticeship Programme- level 2 qualification in English/Maths (GCSE or equivalent) OR successful resit of functional skills exam

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Must have previous experience of working in a data analytics role OR be able to demonstrate ability to utilise data at a basic level
  • Good understanding of analytical tools and is highly numerate
  • Experience of generating reports from the analysis of raw data
  • High degree of computer literacy (Microsoft Excel is essential)
  • Ability to use spreadsheets and relational databases

Skills, Capabilities & Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to make complex and technical information and language simple and accessible for non-technical audiences
  • Skills for manipulating information

Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects, and learns from the contribution of others.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fulfils eligibility criteria of Apprenticeship Programme- level 2 qualification in English/Maths (GCSE or equivalent) OR successful resit of functional skills exam

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Must have previous experience of working in a data analytics role OR be able to demonstrate ability to utilise data at a basic level
  • Good understanding of analytical tools and is highly numerate
  • Experience of generating reports from the analysis of raw data
  • High degree of computer literacy (Microsoft Excel is essential)
  • Ability to use spreadsheets and relational databases

Skills, Capabilities & Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to make complex and technical information and language simple and accessible for non-technical audiences
  • Skills for manipulating information

Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects, and learns from the contribution of others.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Leicester (Midlands, flexible across region)

County Hall Leicester Road Glenfield

Leicester

LE3 8RA


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Leicester (Midlands, flexible across region)

County Hall Leicester Road Glenfield

Leicester

LE3 8RA


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Analytical Manager

Kishan Chudasama

Kishan.Chudasama@nhs.net

07783820687

Date posted

17 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

Depending on experience (pay in line with annex 21, Agenda for Change Terms Conditions)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-MIDE-6478775-E

Job locations

Leicester (Midlands, flexible across region)

County Hall Leicester Road Glenfield

Leicester

LE3 8RA


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