Job Introduction
Public Health Intelligence Analyst Apprentice (Specialist Level 7 Apprentice) fixed term contract for up to 36 months due to funding
Salary: Band: 9, £40,443 - £44,252 p.a.
Level 7 health and care intelligence specialist apprenticeship with JGA for 22 months (6 hours off-the-job training per week), followed by 14 months of embedding that learning.
37 hours per week.
Office attendance is required minimum 2-days a week for full time staff, this remains flexible, subject to business needs.
As part of the application process please answer the following questions on the personal statement section of the application form.
You may copy and paste the questions onto the application form to answer.
- What is it about Public Health Intelligence that motivates you to apply for this role in Portsmouth?
- Looking at the responsibilities and requirements described in the job profile, which area would you most like to develop over the next three years and how would this apprenticeship help you achieve that?
Please limit your response to 250 word limit per question.
Your New Role
The successful candidate will join the Strategic Intelligence and Research Team, reporting to the Public Health Principal Intelligence Analyst. You will support the delivery of public health intelligence functions, including the statutory Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA), by gathering, quality assuring, analysing and interpreting population-level data. You will contribute to needs assessments and other public health intelligence outputs that inform strategic decision making and commissioning, using statistical analysis, research, GIS mapping, reports and meaningful visualisations.
As part of the role, you will complete the Health and Care Intelligence Specialist Level 7 Apprenticeship, developing advanced analytical, leadership, stakeholder engagement, project management and communication skills through practical application in the workplace.
You will work collaboratively with colleagues across Portsmouth City Council and external partners, including the University of Portsmouth, HIVE Portsmouth and NHS partners. You will help colleagues and stakeholders understand and use data effectively, contributing to evidence-informed decision making while working in line with the Council’s values and policies.
Who is the person summary:
You will be educated to degree level in Public Health, statistics or a related subject, or have equivalent experience, and will normally have substantial experience working in an analytical, intelligence or research environment. You will be able to analyse, interpret and present complex public health, health, care or population-level data using appropriate research methods and statistical techniques.
You will have a good understanding of population data sources, information governance and data protection requirements, together with experience of using databases, SQL or similar query languages, and analytical tools such as Excel, Power BI, R, Python or DAX. You will be a good communicator, able to translate complex findings into clear reports, visualisations and presentations for a wide range of audiences.
You will be organised and able to manage competing priorities while working independently and collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. You will also demonstrate the capability, commitment and motivation to successfully complete the Health and Care Intelligence Specialist Level 7 Apprenticeship and apply your learning through work-based practice.
For further details on this exciting opportunity, please read the job profile attached.
Additional Information:
If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please email James Hawkins, Public Health Principal Intelligence Analyst, james.hawkins@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Please also answer the 2 questions in the job advert - these can be added to your application form.
As this is a privately funded apprenticeship, applications must meet the funding criteria stated below:
Individuals Eligible for the Apprenticeship Funding
An eligible individual is defined as a level 7 apprentice who is:
• undertaking the Level 7 Health and Care Intelligence Specialist Apprenticeship through JGA: Health & Care (& Population Health) Intelligence Specialist Apprenticeship Level 7 - JGA
• aged 22 or over but is not a care leaver under 25 years
• not in receipt of an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
• eligible to work in the UK for the entirety of the apprenticeship programme.
We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.
About Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.
We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.
Our recruitment process
Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: Support for applicants - Careers portal
You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.
We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal
If applying as a secondment you will need permission from your current line manager releasing you for this secondment. Please state you have this on your personal statement on the application.
You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.
Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council
Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.
