Population Health Management (PHM) Strategic Analyst

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) to appoint to a senior position within the Public Health Directorate.

The Population Health Management (PHM) Strategic Analyst will play a critical role in driving forward a PHM Programme within the Public Health Intelligence, Research & Evaluation Programme in the Public Health Directorate, working closely with the Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) Directorate.

This programme aims to develop a PHM system that will lead to demonstrable improved population health outcomes, maximising our total resource allocation as a Health Board and working across a wide range of stakeholders, organisations, delivery agents and partnerships, in order to benefit our communities.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with a Principal Public Health Intelligence Specialist in Population Health Management (8B) and a Band 7 (Principal Data Engineer), the post-holder will lead the development and implementation of a whole-system approach to strategic data analysis in the area of PHM, ensuring measurable improvements in population health outcomes and efficient resource allocation across the Health Board.

The post-holder will lead on the creation of actionable insights from complex datasets, progressing from descriptive to predictive and prescriptive analytics, working with data from primary, secondary and social care sectors, as well as wider determinants of health. Key responsibilities include segmentation modelling, risk stratification, pathway analysis and monitoring health inequalities.

The post-holder will collaborate with stakeholders to use linked data for identifying individuals who would benefit most from proactive interventions and tailoring services to meet population needs.

The postholder will have experience acting as a lead Information specialist

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a domain highly relevant to the post (e.g. in a numerical subject, such as Maths, Physics, Economics, Operational Research, Statistics or Social Research)
  • Experience of providing and presenting highly complex information to clinicians and senior managers (including at board level) Evidence of continuous professional development
  • Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of developing information systems and new information solutions

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Experience of statistical analysis of highly complex information
  • Experience of providing specialist advice on highly complex information issues
  • Experience of negotiation and motivation skills
  • Experience and understanding of data quality issues
  • High level of understanding of NHS Wales policy and DU role within health and social care agenda

Desirable

  • Knowledge of SQL and / or Power BI

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 20 July 2026

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