data analyst

data analyst London, England

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
Full Time London, England 39690 - 12.04 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Vacancy

Job title
Data Analyst - Audits

Department
Epilepsy12 Audit

Close date
14/08/2023

Location
London & home based

Vacancy notes
  • Interviews to be held w/c 21 August 2023

  • Deadline for applications is 09:00 on the closing date

  • All contracts offered on a 6-month probation

  • Please fill in the application in full

  • Full time, 35 hours to be worked 5 days a week

  • FTC to 30 April 2025

  • Job description

    Job description
    The Data Analyst is a crucial role for the College in which you will manage the secure handling of complex audit datasets and the analysis of data with a primary focus on the Epilepsy12 Audit programme. You will also produce reporting outputs at local, regional and national level, including analyses which will inform the development of annual report key findings and recommendations.

    Reporting to the RCPCH Audits Team Epilepsy12 Audit Manager, you will create analysis plans and data management and reporting structures in line with the agreed datasets, working closely with the audit clinical lead, RCPCH Audits Team administrators, coordinators and senior analyst and external consultant statistician. You will also work with the Epilepsy12 project team, RCPCH digital team and external suppliers to develop and make improvements to the data processing and presentation functions of the Epilepsy12 data platform.

    A vital member of the Audits Team within the Research and Quality Improvement Division, you will establish and maintain robust data management and manipulation processes in line with information governance and data disclosure risk management requirements. You will also act as the primary point of contact for audit data and analysis enquiries received from NHS Trust/Health Boards, regional epilepsy network leads and other key stakeholder organisations. You will also lead in the planning of analytical processes for the frequent reporting of audit key performance indicator results in the public domain in additional to analysis outputs for the audit annual report.

    An expert in producing and presenting high quality written reports and information for a range of audiences, you will have a background of working with Stata/R and Microsoft Excel for aggregating, recoding, and merging data, computing new variables, and producing descriptive statistics. You should also have experience of analysing large and complex datasets along with knowledge of statistical methods of analysis and data cleaning, processing and management. Additionally, you should be able to present audit results in a variety of formats and using software such as Power Bi.

    Responsibilities
    Working across a designated audit programme and other RCPCH-delivered national audits to:
    1. Create analysis plans and report structures in line with the agreed datasets, working closely with the project clinical leads, managers, senior data analyst and data platform suppliers.
    2. Analyse data to produce unit, ICB, regional and national level results, identifying trends and outliers as defined by the agreed analysis plan and dataset requirements.
    3. Establishing and maintaining robust data management, security and manipulation processes in line with data governance and protection requirements.
    4. Support the production of reports aimed at different audiences such as clinicians, healthcare policy decision makers and patient stakeholders.
    5. Produce data outputs for use by internal and external stakeholders including commissioners and regulators.
    6. Act as a point of contact for audit data, technical and analysis enquiries from those submitting data for analysis.
    7. Lead in the planning of analytical processes for planned data analysis projects.
    8. Contribute to key components of departmental and project reports including interpreting the data analysis and writing editorial content.
    9. Support the development and enhancement of data capture software.
    10. Any other duties as required to support the College, the work of the audits programme of work and Research and QI Division.

    Essential skills
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience, in a social or medical science, statistics, or other numerate discipline

  • Experience of producing and presenting high quality written reports, documentation and promotional information suitable for a range of audiences

  • Experience of working with SPSS/Stata and Microsoft Excel for cleaning, aggregating, recoding, and merging data, computing new variables, and producing descriptive statistics.

  • Experience of analysing large and complex datasets and applying appropriate advanced analytical methodologies including regression analysis.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and experience, demonstrating the ability to understand and discuss complex issues around health and health related statistics

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly establish and maintain good working relationships with health professionals

  • Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters, and be able to deliver difficult messages with diplomacy and tact

  • High level of numeracy and ability to handle and interrogate large, complex datasets in Excel or statistical packages along with knowledge of statistical methods of analysis and data cleaning, processing and management

  • Good attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.

  • Strong IT skills, particularly in MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint

  • Desirable skills
  • Experience of working with any of R, R-studio, SAS, or SQL for cleaning, aggregating, recoding, and merging data, computing new variables, and producing descriptive statistics.

  • Experience of working with Power Bi to present findings and data visualisations

  • Experience of developing data export, outputs and dashboard reporting functions in data capture and processing platforms

  • Experience of preparing data for presentation to healthcare commissioners and regulators at various levels of granularity of NHS organisations

  • Educational requirements
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience, in a social or medical science, statistics, or other numerate discipline

  • Employment & compensation

    Base salary
    GBP 39,690.00

    Employment status
    FTC

    Employment type
    Full time

    Contractual hours
    35.00

    Compensation notes
  • Annual leave allowance 27 days plus College closure between Christmas and New Year.

  • Employee Discount Scheme

  • Employer pension contribution up to 10%

  • Comprehensive learning and development

  • Interest free travel loans
  • data analyst
    Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

    www.rcpch.ac.uk
    London, United Kingdom
    Judith Ellis
    Unknown / Non-Applicable
    201 to 500 Employees
    Non-profit Organisation
    Grantmaking & Charitable Foundations
    1996
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