Senior Analytics Manager - Band 8b

The Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board (SNEE ICB) are looking for a senior analytical manager to lead a programme of work around population health management (PHM). The post holder will lead the ICBs PHM analytics team, working to the Head of Business Intelligence and wider Intelligence Function leadership. They will play a leading role in developing the ICBs population health infrastructure and insights, including a longitudinal linked healthcare dataset, an advanced analytics environment, and a population health reporting platform. They will lead the management and analysis of large datasets from across primary, secondary and care sectors, as well as data on wider determinants of health. They will work with stakeholders across health and care, including in the VCFSE, to use linked data to tailor the provision of care to identify people who would benefit most from proactive intervention and to tailor services to best meet population need.

This is an analytical leadership role in which the candidate will have a key role to play in the developing field of population health analysis.

Please note, due to the ongoing cost reduction programme and restructure underway at SNEE ICB (due to end in Summer 2024), prior consideration for this role may be given to existing staff who are affected by this programme and this role may be removed from the recruitment process at any time.

Main duties of the job

Managing analytical projects and infrastructure:

To scope and manage the delivery of PHM analytical projects, focussing on priority projects that will drive the delivery of the SNEE ICS PHM strategy, ensuring coverage of insights across the SNEE population and three Alliances.

To manage the development of the SNEE PHM data and analytics environment, to ensure it stores the right information, that the data is managed safely, and is only accessible by those with a reason to view it.

Work with the Digital PMO, data suppliers, and cross-system analysts to identify where new data flows are needed to meet business analysis requirements, getting value from the ICBs data and analytics environment and reporting tools.

Leadership and line management

Be a member of the Business Intelligence Senior Leadership Team, helping the Head of Business Intelligence to set direction across the unit.

Develop and monitor objectives for both the team and individuals across the year, ensuring all staff have an appraisal and provide support and guidance in ensuring the appraisal is completed. Ensure all mandatory training is undertaken by the team, and undertake effective management of resources, such as through appropriate holiday planning and management and recording of sickness and absence to ensure early intervention and identification of emerging issues.

The NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB plan and buy healthcare services for over one million people. Working within a total budget of £1.5bn per year, we serve some of the poorest and wealthiest communities in the UK.

In addition to consolidating our own resources and expertise, we are also building powerful alliances with our partners in the local government, healthcare, community and voluntary sectors. Because we know that together, we can achieve the best possible health outcomes.

We are committed to providing a supportive work environment where employees are able to work to the best their abilities. We value professional development and care about health and wellbeing of our staff with many initiatives in place to make us an employer of choice and an organisation that employees are proud to be part of.