Employer description:
At NECS we are proud to be part of the NHS family. We are one of the few truly customer-owned entities within the NHS. We have a national footprint, with customers across the UK and abroad. Our customer base has diversified significantly, and we are now very pleased to be serving NHS providers as well as commissioners, NHS England, Local Authorities, General Practices.
NECS combines specialist skills and expertise with scale and resilience to achieve results. We combine core NHS values with a sharp focus on customer care and a relentless pursuit of continuous improvement. We see ourselves as a key partner in the development, delivery and future success of the healthcare system.
Our people are the heart of our organisation. We strive to ensure they feel trusted, valued and empowered. Were passionate about nurturing and developing people.
Vacancy description:
You'll be employed by NECS whilst working within two or more placement organisations and achieving a Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship. You will experience all the benefits of the NHS including generous holidays and pension, plus access to NHS discounts.
As an Apprentice Public Health Intelligence Analyst, in the first year you will be part of a team responsible for delivering an effective Public Health Intelligence service supporting public health delivery in a local authority. In the second year, you will be part of an intelligence team within an NHS trust or different local authority.
Through the two-year apprenticeship scheme you will get a broad exposure to Public Health Intelligence through placements in two or more different organisations, whilst completing a Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship with QA Limited as your training provider.
Responsibilities:
- You will support the key activities of understanding the health needs of the population, addressing health inequalities, determining priorities for action, assisting wider understanding of the characteristics of the local population, and actively disseminating findings to a wide audience.
- Your work will help develop products to meet the statutory requirements of a Public Health team or NHS trust, such as Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment, Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) and other health needs assessment, Director of Public Health Annual Reports, or population health management.
- During the apprenticeship period, 20% of working time (approx. 1 day per week) will be devoted to off-the-job learning.
Please go to the NHS Jobs website to view the full overview of the role and responsibilities.
Job Advert (jobs.nhs.uk)
Essential skills:
- Experience in the collection, collation, and checking of datasets.
- Experience of extracting, analysing and reporting on data.
- Experience of using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access).
- Good communication skills, both in writing and orally
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines, without compromising quality
Desirable skills:
- Knowledge and experience of common database software and tools, including those used for statistical analysis.
- Knowledge and experience in using web-based information systems.
- Previous experience of working within the NHS/ Public Sector.
- Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and information governance.
Personal qualities:
- Willingness and ability to develop knowledge and skills
- Interest in public health data
Entry requirements:
Standard entry:
- Level 3 qualification (apprenticeship/A-levels/BTEC, etc)
- OR equivalent work experience (typically two years in a relevant role)
Plus:
- 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above
- Experience with using Excel and Microsoft products (or similar)
You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.
If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.
Find out more here: https://www.enic.org.uk/Qualifications/UKQRS/Default.aspx
Working week:
37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Future prospects:
Were passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that as well as an excellent benefits package including generous holidays and pension plus free car parking and access to NHS discounts.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion:
NECS is committed to promoting an equal and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and is representative of our communities - a place where we can be ourselves, feel empowered and succeed on merit.
We encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.
How to apply:
TO BE CONSIDERED AS AN APPLICANT FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST APPLY DIRECT THROUGH THE NHS JOBS WEBSITE.
Job Advert (jobs.nhs.uk)
Closing date - 8th May 2023
Interviews will take place w/c 22nd May
Additional information:
Placement organisations: These are subject to change. Your placement will be split between two or more organisations over the course of your 24-month apprenticeship programme, but these will be geographically close, please list your top three preferred locations from the below list in your application.
- Northumberland County Council
- Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Newcastle City Council
- Gateshead Council
- North Tyneside Council
- Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Sunderland City Council
- South Tyneside Council
- Durham County Council
- Darlington Borough Council
- Stockton Borough Council
- Hartlepool Borough Council
- Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council
- South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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.
Important information:
QA’s apprenticeships are funded by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), an executive agency of the Department for Education. To be eligible for a Government funded apprenticeship you must have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 consecutive years.