Apprentice Public Health Analyst - 05839

We are seeking an early-career data analyst to join our Public Health team as an Apprentice Public Health Analyst. The successful candidate will complete a Level 7 Health and Care Intelligence Specialist Apprenticeship as part of the role.

Working within our Public Health Team, you'll play a key role in identifying and reducing health inequalities across West Berkshire through analysing health and care data to support evidence-based decision making, improve public health outcomes and help shape local policy and services.

The Role

This is a 36-month fixed-term, full-time position working 37 hours per week.

You will support the delivery of high-quality analytical work that helps identify population health needs, understand health inequalities and improve public health outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Analysing health and population datasets to identify trends, patterns and health inequalities.
• Contributing to and supporting the production of key public health intelligence products, including the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA).
• Using appropriate tools and software for the manipulation, analysis and presentation of public health data.
• Presenting complex public health data and analysis in clear, concise information to aid understanding and inform decision making.
• Working with colleagues, partners and stakeholders across the Council and wider health and care system.

The Level 7 Health and Care Intelligence Specialist Apprenticeship is equivalent to Master's degree level. Each week, 20% of work time will be protected to undertake the apprenticeship programme over 22 months. A further 14 months of full-time paid employment follows to embed and apply the learning in practice.

To find out more about the apprenticeship, please visit: Health & Care (& Population Health) Intelligence Specialist Apprenticeship Level 7 - JGA

The Ideal Candidate Would Have the Following Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

•As a Level 7 apprentice, you will already have relevant experience working in a data-driven or analytical environment and will have demonstrated a strong aptitude for using data to generate meaningful insights.

To be eligible for the programme, you must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) undergraduate degree.
• Social Sciences (for example Psychology, Geography, Economics or Accounting) undergraduate degree with Research Methods and/or Statistics and quantitative degree modules, and an undergraduate dissertation with a research or data analysis component
• Level 4 or higher qualification in STEM or a related field that includes substantial mathematical content (for example Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Computing, Engineering or Science).
• Professional registration with FEDIP through the Association of Healthcare Analysts (AphA) at Practitioner or Senior Practitioner level.
• Equivalent analytical work experience.

The programme is suitable for junior level staff with no more than 3 years of experience who want to grow their career from a junior analyst position to a more senior role. It is not suitable for applicants who already hold a public health degree or qualifications above Master's degree level. Learners will need to have studied a statistical module at university or have a willingness to learn and ability to apply stats in a project.

Our Offer to You
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07:00 and 21:00.
• Hybrid working arrangements, with approximately 40% office-based working.
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Family-friendly employment policies.
• A range of local discounts.
• Wellbeing Programme, including an Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) (pre rata for fixed term assignments)

Please note that the closing date is provided as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career.

Explore everything that a career with West Berkshire Council has to offer here: Working with Us

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Alice Luker, Senior Public Health Analyst, aliceluker1@westberks.gov.uk

Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How to apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

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