Principal Analyst

Job summary Mid Cheshire NHS Hospitals Foundation Trust will develop a new health and care neighbourhood, which will include our new Leighton Hospital in Crewe.
This is a once in a generation opportunity to change how healthcare is delivered, and how each of us can play our part in creating the best, Healthier Future.
You could be part of our programme, as Principal Analyst, you will play a crucial role in our programme, and will provide senior analytical support to the Healthier Futures team, leading on work which supports demand and capacity modelling and strategic and operational transformation opportunities within the programme, to ensure that the hospital is rightsized for the local population.
Main duties of the job The postholder will lead on the delivery of complex analytical projects, managing stakeholders, timelines, and resources to ensure impactful outcomes.
A key aspect of the role will be identifying and promoting areas of best practice to support the Trust in meeting its Healthier Futures activity planning assumptions, which assume significant transformation in models of care and reducing unwarranted variation.
By combining technical expertise, innovative problem-solving, and a deep understanding of healthcare data, you will drive evidence-based insights that enhance patient care and organisational performance while championing sustainable improvements.
About us Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of local hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester boroughs (population 357K).The Trust provides high quality planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care as well as child health, maternity services, and intermediate care across our sites at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.The Trust provides 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff.An extensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools by our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance.We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems.
We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description Job responsibilities Represent the Healthier Futures Programme on all matters relating to information and data analysis, capacity and demand planning, and systems and governance at meetings, workshops and seminars held at National, regional and ICB level, either within the NHS or with other health care organisations including General Practice, Social Services, Local Authority, Ambulance Service, etc.
Work with Clinical Leads within the Trust to increase clinical engagement in the performance and information agendas.
Provide highly developed expert specialist support and advice on effective data and statistics use to support all aspects of care, long term service planning, organisation wide policy-making and accountability.
Apply a range of statistical practices, advise on best practice and guide others to a high standard.
Integrate qualitative and quantitative data to augment analysis, develop complex models and devise hypotheses for testing.
Collaborate with external partners and the wider analytics community on advanced modelling techniques, critically review models produced, and recommend improvements to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
Oversee the development and maintenance of a performance measurement framework to support the Healthier Futures Programme, including providing specialist advice on metrics related to Health Inequalities and Population Health.
Work in partnership with the ICB/S, local authorities and voluntary sector organisations to provide broader social and economic analysis.
Work with the wider Information Department to scope, design, test, and deploy business intelligence reports, information reporting systems, integrated and automated dashboards and query tools required to support the Healthier Futures Programme.
Analyse highly complex statistical and analytical data and provide both verbal and written synopsis highlighting associated issues and relevant solutions.
Deliver comprehensive formal presentations to large groups of a mixed audience, turning complex data analyses into clear and compelling messages.
Appraise the accuracy and quality of a range of data ensuring that data is fit for the intended analysis and that the analytical products are suitable for their audience.
Review the use of analytical tools ensuring available software is fully utilised to support performance reporting.
Appraise new analytical tools and software ensuring the organisation is aware of reporting developments.
Fully absorb, interpret and understand current data definitions and national guidance in order to support the understanding of emerging national focus.
The duties of the post will require intensive use of bespoke information reporting systems and various discrete, patient-based networked information systems.
Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Relevant qualification to masters level or equivalent experience Relevant professional qualification, eg MRICS Recognised Project Management qualification ( PRINCE2 Practitioner) or relevant experience Knowledge and Skills Essential Knowledge and understanding of the New Hospital Programme Knowledge of the NHS Strong visible leader Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong collaborator and fosterer of teamwork Desirable Demonstrable coaching experience Experience Essential Experience in NHS or other politically high-profile organisations Subject matter expertise across a number of key areas relating to Contract Management; Evidence of post qualification experience in Construction or Professional Services with evidence of a Commercial and Contractual bias Extensive experience in a variety of Procurement and Contracting models and specifically in Construction NEC based contracting environments, using a range of reimbursement models.
Demonstrable experience of working in a large infrastructure programme interfacing with project managers, planners, risk managers and project controls with demonstrable experience of strategic Cost Management at a programme level Extensive knowledge of different procurement routes and contemporary routes to market Desirable Experience of facilitating team development workshops and organisational development interventions Values Essential A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues A listening, learning and leading approach.
A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes.
Must demonstrate the Trust's values around both raising concerns at work, and how to treat others who raise concerns Behaviours Essential Must be willing to act as a role model.
Must be willing to take personal responsibility.
Must value and appreciate the worth of others.
Physical Requirements Essential Occupational Health cleared to perform the duties of the role.
Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job Description.