Job Introduction
We currently have a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, future focused team, gaining invaluable experience supporting the Public Health function in Lincolnshire and building the foundations for a future career. This is an exciting development opportunity for a candidate with the right level of skills to work within a highly experienced and growing team.
About The Role
We are now seeking to appoint a Junior Data Analyst (Internal – Public Health Intelligence Systems and Data Officer) to join our team based in Lincoln.
You will work within our highly experienced Public Health Intelligence team using new and emerging technologies along with having the opportunity to work with a range national health and social care organisations. This role offers a genuine opportunity to make a difference and have a positive impact on people’s lives.
The Public Health Intelligence team is a fast paced, dynamic and future focussed team supporting the commissioning and delivery of Public Health services and Integrated Care System across Lincolnshire.
We take a leading role in integrating new analytical technologies and software into our everyday working, enabling us to provide the right information in the right format to the key decision makers across the health and care system.
About You
Ideally, we are looking for a recent graduate for this early career position, however we would also consider those with the relevant experience gained in either a personal or professional capacity, looking to develop their skills further.
We are looking for someone who can be proactive, work autonomously in a supported environment, and is keen to further develop their skills.
We need someone who can:
- Demonstrate a good level of IT literacy and can adopt new software and skills.
- Show willingness to expand on current programming knowledge.
- Identify, collate, and manage sources of intelligence generated through various partners and channels.
- Create reports and data sets that allow the consumption of processed, quality assured and validated data, including through digitally automated processes.
- Manage processes for maintaining large, identifiable, and sensitive datasets.
A full Person Specification is available within the attached Job Description.
For this position it is possible that we would consider making an offer to a candidate with entry level skills, this offer would be at a lower grade and the candidate would be expected to complete an apprenticeship program. In this case, progression to the advertised salary would be considered on completion of the apprenticeship program and satisfactory performance levels.
Experience of Public Health is not essential as specifics of the role can be learned on the job, but the role would suit someone with a health science background.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
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