Head of Analytical Services

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a dynamic Head of Analytical Services to lead analytics and drive data-driven decision-making. This pivotal role involves leading teams, utilizing advanced analytics for improved patient care, and fostering a culture of innovation. Candidates should have strong backgrounds in data science, operational research, and leadership in healthcare settings. The position offers a fantastic benefits package and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Flexible working

Paid training courses

Occupational health support

Qualifications

• Masters level in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in advanced analytics in healthcare.
• Understanding of NHS structures and data systems.
• Experience in mixed methods evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytics teams and foster innovation.
• Champion advanced analytics and predictive modelling.
• Design analytics tools for decision-making support.
• Represent the Digital Directorate at forums.
• Maximise use of NHS Wales National Data Resource.
• Support staff development and professional growth.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical modelling

Programming (SQL, Python, R)

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Masters in relevant field

Tools

GCP tools

Job description

Job Overview

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of Analytical Services to lead our analytics function. This is a pivotal role at the heart of transforming how data drives decision-making across the organisation, ensuring high-quality insights to support both operational delivery and strategic ambitions.

Location: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Reporting to the Head of Information Management and Analytics and accountable to the Deputy Director of Digital, Data and Technology (Chief Information Officer), you will lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative analytics solutions and embed a data-driven culture across the Health Board.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to the Health Board’s analytics teams, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
• Champion the use of advanced analytics, predictive modelling, and data science to improve patient care, service delivery and strategic planning.
• Oversee the design and delivery of analytical tools and products to support clinicians, managers, and executives in decision-making.
• Represent the Digital, Data and Technology Directorate at internal and external forums, including NHS Wales and Welsh Government.
• Ensure effective use of the NHS Wales National Data Resource (NDR), maximising opportunities from emerging technologies such as the Google Cloud Platform.
• Lead staff development, creating an environment that supports innovation, learning, and professional growth.

Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. We have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career across integrated acute, primary and community care for a population of 650,000 and over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work-life balance, occupational health support and a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to promote care closer to home as well as high-quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Masters level in a relevant field (e.g. Computer Studies, Data Science, Operational Research, Mathematics, Statistics) or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the application of advanced analytics, mathematical modelling and Operational Research within healthcare settings.
• Comprehensive understanding of NHS structures, policies, and data systems.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the application of mixed methods evaluation (e.g. qualitative and quantitative methods).

Experience

• Significant experience in a senior leadership role involving data analytics, modelling, and strategic planning.
• Proven track record of delivering impactful analytical solutions to support organisational decision-making.
• Experience in designing and implementing training programs to build analytical capabilities.
• Substantial experience working at a senior level involving research, data analysis and data science.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency partnership working with a range of stakeholders.

Skills

• Advanced keyboard skills in data analysis, statistical modelling, discrete, event simulation and programming (e.g., GCP tools, SQL, Python, R).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted via the email account you used to apply, so please check your account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working. Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.

Important: Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille), please contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or the ABUHB recruitment team at 01495 745805 option 3 or [e-mail].

EEO Statement

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.