Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Expert knowledge of NHS data standards, definitions and guidance, or demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire knowledge.
- Knowledge
Expert knowledge of agile development techniques and their use through demonstrable experience.
- Knowledge
Highly developed and demonstrable technical expertise in Microsoft BI tools, including Fabric, Azure, SQL Server, TSQL, Power BI, Excel.
- Experience
Experience of managing data disciplines within the NHS.
- Experience
Experience of manipulating complex data sets to produce automated reports.
- Experience
Experience as a core member of a data solution implementation team with a proven track record for the delivery of systems to support NHS mental health data & insight requirements.
- Qualifications
Highly developed specialist knowledge gained via a Master’s degree or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Qualifications
Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
We’re looking for an experienced Insight and Evaluation Lead to help shape how we use insight and evaluation to improve services and outcomes for patients across the Trust. You’ll act as a “researcher in residence”, partnering with clinical, operational, improvement and digital teams to set evidence-based goals and measures, build theories of change, and deliver robust evaluations that drive learning and improvement.
Main duties of the job
- Lead the development and improvement of Trust-wide approaches to insight and evaluation, ensuring they are integrated, high quality and deliver practical impact.
- Design and deliver meaningful evaluations (formative and summative), using mixed methods where appropriate, to understand outcomes, mechanisms of change and what works.
- Translate complex performance and clinical information into clear, compelling insight using data storytelling, dashboards and visualisations for senior leadership audiences.
- Work with operational and clinical teams to develop and deliver advanced analytics and AI-focused solutions, using agile ways of working (including Scrum Master responsibilities).
- Lead and line manage the Insight and Evaluation team day-to-day, including work planning, performance, development and wellbeing.
- Build and maintain partnerships with universities and external evaluation/research networks, and lead dissemination of findings to a wide range of audiences.
- Provide expert advice to executives and senior leaders on data insight and evaluation, and deputise for the Head of Data Insights when required.
- Ensure Information Governance and data protection requirements are met across all evaluation and insight activity.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
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This advert is for Insight and Evaluation Lead with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust in Preston, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Lead (legacy management group) role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Sep 2026.
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