Senior Data Analyst (Cancer Research)

• Suffolk County Council – Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX – Hybrid 
• £45,380 per annum (pro rata if part time)
• 37 hours per week – Flexible working options available 
• Fixed Term or Secondment for 12 months

The Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care System (SNEE ICS) Intelligence Function is seeking a passionate data analyst to lead a 12-month programme focused on early cancer diagnosis. In this role, you’ll play a key part in using data analytics to make a positive impact on the lives of those living with or at risk of developing cancer.

This opportunity includes 6 months working with the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) Advanced Analytics Team.

This post is funded by the SNEE Integrated Care Board (ICB).

Your role and responsibilities 

The SNEE ICS Intelligence Function has been commissioned by the ICB to deliver this programme of data analytics to support the ICS’s Cancer Transformation Programme, by providing insights to enable earlier diagnosis. You will focus on: 

• Understanding population needs for cancer services and predicting the benefits of interventions.
• Improving understanding of cancer risk and supporting early diagnosis.
• Identifying relationships between service performance and patient outcomes.
• Partnering with external organisations to enhance cancer data analysis capabilities.

To achieve these objectives, you will: 

• Combine existing business intelligence with population health data to pinpoint areas with high demand and at-risk populations.
• Undertake descriptive analysis and explore the potential of predictive analytics to prioritise referrals likely to be positive diagnoses.
• Work with ESNEFT data scientists to analyse performance across tumour sites and integrate health equity data to address disparities.
• Leverage our access to SNEE-wide population health data to build partnerships for better service delivery.
• Provide dedicated ad hoc analysis support to the cancer programme.

You will need

• Experience and technical expertise in advanced analytical techniques, including advanced statistical modelling and/or machine learning approaches for predictive analytics.
• A strong understanding of statistics and data manipulation skills.
• To be motivated by using data to solve problems and improve healthcare.
• The ability to apply analytical expertise to the SNEE ICS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders.

You will also play a significant role in our work to realise the full potential of population health management data.   

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don’t meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

About the SNEE Intelligence Function 

The SNEE ICS has a diverse and talented analytical community, modern data and analytics technology, and engaged stakeholders. A key part of this analytical community is the new SNEE Intelligence Function. This is an analytical collaborative, with representatives from organisations across health and care organisations who work together to provide actionable insights from data that links information on health, care and the wider determinants of health. Suffolk County Council is hosting the ‘hub’ team of Intelligence Function analysts on behalf of the SNEE ICS and is working with ICS partners to use new data and insights to support the improvement of health outcomes and the reduction of health inequalities.  

Empowering Everyone 

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information 

Please contact Dr Alexander Royan (he/him), Deputy Director for Strategic Analytics for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 07867 208168 or emailing [email protected].

If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application. 

How to apply

Step 1 – Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2 – Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 – Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP. 

• You should use the Supporting Statement template.
• Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.

Step 4 – Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or [email protected]

Closing date: 11.30pm, 22 May 2024.

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As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
• plus more!

If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Working for Suffolk County Council pages (www.Suffolk.gov.uk/careers).