Job vacancy: Strategic Planning Analyst, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Colchester/Ipswich

Job summary

Main area: Analytics
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 8b
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Job ref: 432-HR1737-24

Employer: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Colchester/Ipswich Hospital
Town: Colchester/Ipswich
Salary: £62,215 - £72,293 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: Today at 23:59

Strategic Planning Analyst

NHS AfC: Band 8b

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

Proven experience of working in a senior management/leadership role related to the provision of analysis for healthcare services or healthcare policy
Experience in working alongside a PMO to articulate the case for investment and change
Leading changes in practice in a complex environment to improve performance/services
Business Case development and associated analytical methodologies

Desirable criteria

Experience of managing and motivating a large team or teams
Responsible for a significant budget and budget setting
Identifying and interpreting national policy and implementing required changes

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Educated to masters level or equivalent experience in a numerical subject, such as Maths, Accountancy, Physics, Economics, Operational Research, Statistics or Social Research
Evidence of continued professional development
Further relevant training

Desirable criteria

Management/leadership qualification or equivalent experience
Project Management Qualification

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Use of analytical techniques, including supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms, such as regression modelling, decision trees and classification, and/or systems dynamics and simulation modelling.
Benchmarking, modelling and forecasting skills
Awareness of evaluation frameworks
Advanced user of MS Office suite, in particular Excel & SQL Server
In depth understanding of the current NHS agenda and healthcare policy

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of using R or Python to develop web apps and dynamic documents (e.g. R Shiny and Markdown)
Knowledge of health economics
Knowledge of data warehouse environments and ability to liaise with suppliers.
Working knowledge of NHS Data Standards and Information Systems
Risk management and governance
Understanding of NHS data flows and information issues, including Data Standards, the Secondary Uses Service and commissioning information

Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.

Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.

Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.

When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.

Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document

The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.

Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due Home Office eligibility.

In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.