Regional Performance Management Analyst

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Performance Analyst for a temporary 9-month role to enhance performance reporting for the Regional Cataracts Project. The successful candidate will contribute to data-driven decision-making across multiple health boards, emphasizing flexibility and strong analytical capabilities.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Extensive training and development opportunities

Support for wellbeing and work-life balance

Qualifications

• Essential: Experience in performance management role and communicating complex information.
• Desirable: Experience developing performance management frameworks and systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop reports for strategic and operational decisions.
• Collaborate with health boards to analyze performance data.
• Engage partners and innovate performance activities.

Skills

Advanced IT and analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Negotiation skills

Critical thinking skills

Education

Degree-level education

Postgraduate qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Statistical/BI tools

SQL

Business Intelligence software

Job description

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

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

If you are successful at interview for this post, you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If shortlisted, you will be contacted via your email account used to apply, so please check your email regularly.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the email registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.

There is a temporary top-up for Bands 2 and 3 reflecting the incorporation of the top-up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour (£24,638 per annum). This top-up will be in place until the 2025/26 pay uplift is confirmed.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time if filled via internal redeployment.

Job Overview

This post is fixed term for up to 9 months to meet the needs of the service.

The Performance Analyst will support reporting processes across the Regional Cataracts Project and lead in cataracts performance reporting for the organization. Based within the Planning and Performance Team, this is an opportunity to bring together data from across Aneurin Bevan, Cwm Taf Morgannwg, and Cardiff and Vale. The post holder will play a key role in driving improvement, reporting, and providing insights to support decision-making to improve performance, understanding causes and effects of changes to inform service delivery across three Health Boards and private sector partners.

This is a fixed-term role. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

• Work to achieve objectives within broad professional policies, independently without direct supervision.
• Develop reports and provide evidence for strategic and operational decisions to inform short, medium, and long-term planning.
• Collaborate with three health boards and private providers, using appropriate reporting methods for data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Develop innovative approaches to performance activity and engage partners effectively.

Working for our organization

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organization committed to caring. It provides integrated acute, primary, and community care for a population of 650,000, employing over 16,000 staff. We offer extensive training, development opportunities, flexible working, and promote a work-life balance, with support for wellbeing and a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence.

Our Clinical Futures strategy aims to deliver care closer to home and high-quality hospital care when needed. Join us to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Postgraduate qualifications or equivalent performance management experience.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
• Knowledge of health inequalities.

Experience

Essential:

• Experience in an information/performance management role.
• Experience communicating complex information to diverse audiences.
• Influencing skills with non-line-managed staff.
• Understanding of current health and care issues.
• Knowledge of NHS performance agenda.

Desirable:

• Experience developing performance management systems/frameworks.

Skills

Essential:

• Advanced IT and analytical skills, including Microsoft Office and statistical/BI tools.
• Ability to interpret and communicate performance data effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Negotiation skills with senior managers.
• Independent working capability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and demands.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of SQL.
• Commitment to self-development.
• Knowledge of performance management frameworks and tools.
• Experience with Business Intelligence software.

Other

Essential:

• Risk identification and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to understand complex information quickly and make decisions.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to analyze facts and develop options.
• Decision-making skills on contentious issues.
• Willingness to travel and attend meetings.

Desirable:

• Ability to speak Welsh.