Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) to appoint to a senior position within the Public Health Directorate.
The Population Health Management (PHM) Strategic Analyst will play a critical role in driving forward a PHM Programme within the Public Health Intelligence, Research & Evaluation Programme in the Public Health Directorate, working closely with the Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) Directorate.
This programme aims to develop a PHM system that will lead to demonstrable improved population health outcomes, maximising our total resource allocation as a Health Board and working across a wide range of stakeholders, organisations, delivery agents and partnerships, in order to benefit our communities.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with a Principal Public Health Intelligence Specialist in Population Health Management (8B) and a Band 7 (Principal Data Engineer), the post-holder will lead the development and implementation of a whole-system approach to strategic data analysis in the area of PHM, ensuring measurable improvements in population health outcomes and efficient resource allocation across the Health Board.
The post-holder will lead on the creation of actionable insights from complex datasets, progressing from descriptive to predictive and prescriptive analytics, working with data from primary, secondary and social care sectors, as well as wider determinants of health. Key responsibilities include segmentation modelling, risk stratification, pathway analysis and monitoring health inequalities.
The post-holder will collaborate with stakeholders to use linked data for identifying individuals who would benefit most from proactive interventions and tailoring services to meet population needs.
The postholder will have experience acting as a lead Information specialist
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of developing information systems and new information solutions
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Experience of statistical analysis of highly complex information
- Experience of providing specialist advice on highly complex information issues
- Experience of negotiation and motivation skills
- Experience and understanding of data quality issues
- High level of understanding of NHS Wales policy and DU role within health and social care agenda
Desirable
- Knowledge of SQL and / or Power BI
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a domain highly relevant to the post (e.g. in a numerical subject, such as Maths, Physics, Economics, Operational Research, Statistics or Social Research)
- Experience of providing and presenting highly complex information to clinicians and senior managers (including at board level) Evidence of continuous professional development
- Evidence of continuous professional development
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This advert is for Population Health Management (PHM) Strategic Analyst with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Bangor, North Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Band 8 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £58,379 - £65,723 Per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Jul 2026.
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