Head of Data Insights | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Clayton Brook; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization is seeking a Head of Data Insights to drive their data strategy using agile development and advanced analytics. The role involves managing a cloud data platform, overseeing statutory submissions, and inspiring teams to embrace data-driven change. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a solid understanding of data science and governance principles. Flexible working arrangements are encouraged.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for professional development

Positive work/life balance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cloud data platform management.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams in a data-driven culture.
• Strong understanding of information governance and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Trust's cloud data platform.
• Oversee statutory dataset submissions and financial feeds.
• Drive analytics provision and coach senior leaders.
• Ensure compliance with information governance requirements.

Skills

Agile development

Advanced analytics

Data science

AI

Leadership

Data privacy compliance

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Data Insights to drive our Trust's strategy, harnessing the power of agile development, advanced analytics, and robust evaluation to deliver real-time, actionable insights for staff across the organisation. As the Head of Data Insights, you will oversee the development and management of complex data systems, lead agile teams, and champion the use of data science and AI. You'll work closely with senior leaders, clinicians, and external partners to ensure our data platforms are responsive, secure, and support continuous improvement in patient care and operational efficiency.

• Lead the development and ongoing management of the Trust's cloud data platform, ensuring accurate, timely, and automated information delivery.
• Oversee statutory dataset submissions, contractual returns, and financial feeds, acting as the technical lead for complex data vehicles.
• Drive the Trust's analytics provision, coaching senior leaders and building capacity for data-driven change.
• Develop and implement qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods, working with change programme leaders and university partners.
• Represent the Trust externally with NHS England, ICBs, CSUs, and other national bodies.
• Ensure compliance with statutory information requirements and information governance, including data protection.
• Lead and inspire the Data & Analytics department, promoting a culture of empowerment, accountability, and professional development.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.