Behavioural Science Analyst

NHS England

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Job summary

Within Data and Analytics our vision is to be the leading data services provider for health and social care across England through creating innovative and high-quality data products and services that give our customers the knowledge and capabilities required to deliver the best outcomes for citizens.

Main duties of the job

This is a rare opportunity for a budding behavioural scientist to join an established team applying behavioural analysis and intervention design to important and interesting NHS challenges. These include health prevention, the use of digital health technologies, and improving the working experience of busy NHS staff.

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.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern.

Date posted

09 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-TD-D&A-6607403-E

Job locations

London Wellington House

SE1 8UG

Job description

Job responsibilities

This advert has attached Assignment Briefs/ information relating to roles currently vacant. However, please be aware that this recruitment may also be used to fill other positions that become vacant after the time of advert, for which Assignment Briefs or team information are not available. This will be limited to roles where the competencies to be assessed and requirements for the role are appropriately similar.

If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to postgraduate degree level in a behavioural science discipline; or equivalent work experience of working in a behavioural science role

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and experience of using behavioural science concepts and frameworks

Experience

Essential

Experience of using behavioural science to fix real-world problems or to make practical policy recommendations
Experience of mixed methods research, probably including observational and experimental methods
An interest or experience in working in a consultancy type role
An interest or experience in behavioural change in the NHS or other health and healthcare settings

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to postgraduate degree level in a behavioural science discipline; or equivalent work experience of working in a behavioural science role

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and experience of using behavioural science concepts and frameworks

Experience

Essential

Experience of using behavioural science to fix real-world problems or to make practical policy recommendations
Experience of mixed methods research, probably including observational and experimental methods
An interest or experience in working in a consultancy type role
An interest or experience in behavioural change in the NHS or other health and healthcare settings

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.