Job info	Job info details
Job title	Public Health Intelligence Analyst (Gambling Harm Prevention)
Strategic team/Directorate	Public Health
Service	Public Health
Business unit	Public Health
Responsible to (day to day issues)	Public Health Specialist
Accountable to (line manager)	Public Health Specialist
Salary grade	I
JE ref	PH01a

1. Key purpose of job

• Supporting the gambling harm prevention agenda on a Peninsula basis (Devon, Cornwall and Torbay local authorities), the postholder will:
  • Fulfil a key role in turning data into information to enhance public health intelligence.
  • Lead specific information projects and the development of relevant data sets to support understanding of the agenda, commissioning intentions and project/programme delivery.
  • Provide input and advice on understanding the health needs of the population, addressing health inequalities, determining priorities for action, assisting with a wider understanding of the characteristics of the local population and actively disseminating the findings to a wide audience.

2. Anticipated outcomes of post

• Supporting the gambling harm prevention agenda on a Peninsula basis, the postholder will:
  • Undertake data analysis, interpretation and report on the results: utilising databases, spreadsheets and a variety of analytical tools.
  • Provide advice and guidance on analysis, for areas such as funding bids, health needs assessments and evidence-based practice.
  • Lead on discreet projects, the development and design of health-related data sets and information.
  • Use best practice to enhance existing datasets and develop new data collections to support the changing information needs of customers, reporting as required.
  • Support the development of Joint Strategic Needs Assessments within the three local authorities. 

3. List key duties and accountabilities of the post

• Supporting the gambling harm prevention agenda on a Peninsula basis, the postholder will fulfill the following key duties and accountabilities:
• Communication and relationships:
  • The post holder will provide and receive complex and sensitive information and is required to act as the first point of contact for stakeholder queries, escalating to more senior members of the team if appropriate. 
  • Respond to ad hoc requests for information. 
  • The information and data received may be complicated, so good communication skills are required both internally and externally. 
• Internal (to Devon, Cornwall and Torbay local authorities): 
  • Communicate complex statistical/public health information to stakeholders which may require persuasive skills. 
  • Present complex information to relevant stakeholders. 
  • Frequent contact with project sponsors to ensure appropriate user input and report progress. 
  • Regular meetings with line manager to report on progress. 
  • Meetings with user group (s) as appropriate. 
• External (to Devon, Cornwall and Torbay local authorities): 
  • Communicate complex and complicated statistical/public health information to non-statistical and non-public health professionals at all levels which may require persuasive skills.
  • Communicate highly complex statistical matters with other statistical professionals, e.g., development of methodology. 
  • Provide direct liaison with other data providers. 
  • Face to face, telephone and written communications with all levels of management and professional advisors. 
• Knowledge, Training and Experience: 
  • Possess specialist knowledge of statistical techniques and epidemiology. 
  • Possess experience of data analysis and dissemination of findings with the ability to communicate complex information to analytical specialists and non-specialists. 
  • Possess in depth knowledge and experience of local and national NHS and other relevant data sources. 
  • Possess detailed knowledge of various statistical software packages, databases and spreadsheets, and have the knowledge and experience to undertake complex data management. 
• Analytical and Judgemental Skills: 
  • Analyse, investigate and resolve complex statistical or data queries, issues or problems; and identify and propose solutions. 
  • Analyse and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data. 
  • Use judgmental skills to derive alternative information sources and methods of analysis where appropriate. 
  • Balance the likelihood of different assumptions relating to information to obtain an adequate solution. 
• Planning and Organisational Skills: 
  • Ensure that all information is subject to standard quality and checking procedures, maintaining and enhancing the relevant documentation to contribute to knowledge management and sharing. 
  • Deal with and prioritise conflicting demands, reviewing and adjusting priorities to meet frequently changing stakeholder needs, referring to other members of the three local authority Public Health Teams where necessary.
  • Manage several health information projects simultaneously, ensuring data accuracy.
  • Initiate and plan statistical work programmes and adjust meet stakeholders’ requirements
  • Exhibit flexibility to allow for changes in information format, lack of information being provided and delays in receiving requested information. 
  • Arrange meetings with colleagues to plan objectives and work commitments for multidisciplinary research, audits and projects.
• Responsibility for Policy/Service Development: 
  • Contribute and support to one or more of the three local authorities’ priorities concerning information and intelligence.
  • Support colleagues within the team by developing, maintaining and documenting standard operational procedures within own work area relating to data collection processes, ensuring working practices and procedures are accurate and up to date.
  • Keep abreast of related national information developments as part of continuous professional development.
  • Identify and propose changes to working practices within own work area to improve the quality of information delivery.
  • Work, store and transmit data in accordance with data protection, Caldicott Guardian, freedom of information systems and confidentiality principles. 
• As an employee of Torbay Council all roles are expected to work in a way that ensures vulnerable children and adults are safeguarded and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Designated Senior Lead for Safeguarding is the Chief Executive and Director of Children’s Services. 

4. Budgetary/Financial Responsibilities of the post

• None. 

5. Supervision/Line Management Responsibilities of the post

• None. 

6. Working environment and conditions of the post

• Normal working conditions. 
• The post requires travelling to/working from other bases of work as required, e.g., NHS sites and other local authority buildings both in and outside of Torbay.

7. Physical demands of the post

• Normal physical demands. 

8. Specific resources used by the post

• The post holder will be expected to use the following resources:
  • MapInfo. 
  • SPSS. 
  • SQL management studio. 

9. Key contacts and relationships

External: 

• NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 
• Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. 
• Devon Partnership NHS Trust. 
• Office for Health Improvement and Disparities. 
• UK Health Security Agency. 
• Cornwall Council. 
• Devon County Council. 
• Plymouth City Council. 
• Service user and carer representatives. 
• Voluntary sector organisations. 
• Commissioned provider services and organisations. 
• Devon and Cornwall Constabulary. 
• Devon and Cornwall Probation. 
• Other organisations. 

Internal: 

• Staff at all levels across Devon, Cornwall and Torbay local authorities. 

10. Other duties

• To undertake additional duties as required, commensurate with the level of the job.

Other Information

• All staff must commit to the Workplace Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Policy.
• Torbay Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo the checks appropriate to the post applied for.
• The post holder is expected to work in a way that ensures vulnerable children and adults are safeguarded and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with established policies and procedures. And are aware that the Chief Executive and the Director for Children’s Services are the Safeguarding Leads for the Council.
• The post is eligible for both hybrid and permanent home working.
• You will be asked to complete a Criminal Records Self Declaration Form. Criminal convictions will only be taken into account when they are relevant to the post. You will only be asked to disclose ‘unspent’ convictions.
• The Council operates a Smoke-Free Policy, and the post-holder is prohibited from smoking in any of the Council's buildings (including Council owned and Council leased buildings, but excluding designated areas in residential schemes), enclosed spaces within the curtilage of buildings, and Council vehicles. The Council does not permit smoking breaks within work time, however, in services where the flexi-scheme is in operation, employees may take reasonable break times outside of core hours, in accordance with flexi-time arrangements. Employees should follow the flexi-scheme procedure for agreeing time away from their duties in the normal manner with their immediate colleagues and line manager, with break start and finish times being recorded, as with any other break-time arrangement. 
• The post-holder is expected to familiarise themselves with and adhere to all relevant Council Policies and Procedures.
• The post-holder must comply with the Council’s Health and Safety requirements as outlined in the H&S policy appropriate to the role.
• The post-holder must be committed to the Council’s Core Values for employees – “Torbay Council employees are committed to being forward thinking, people orientated and adaptable - always with integrity”. Evidence will be sought during the probation and appraisal processes.
• If this post is customer facing, it will require the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• If you are required to access a government system such as HMRC, DWP or The Public services network (PSN) as part of your role with the Council you will be required to complete a basic disclose with your line manager before you can access these systems. Your manager will be required to complete a verification form that confirms your identity, nationality and immigration status, employment history and unspent convictions (third party).
• If you are required to use your own vehicle on Council business or drive a council vehicle you will be asked to provide information on any driving endorsements by accessing gov.uk/view-driving-licence and providing a code to your Line Manager in order to share your driving licence information with the Council.

Person Specification

Note for Candidate

All Candidates

The supporting statement on your application form will be used to assess ability to meet the essential requirements of the role, so you should explain how you meet each of the numbered essential requirements within your supporting statement. In a competitive situation, the desirable criteria may be taken into consideration, so you are encouraged to show how you also meet each of the desirable criteria.

Candidates who consider that they have a disability

Reasonable adjustments will be made to the job, job requirements or recruitment process for candidates with a disability.

If you consider yourself to have a disability you should indicate this on your application form, providing any information you would like us to take into account with regard to your disability in order to offer a fair selection interview.

Where ever possible and reasonable we will make adjustments and offer alternatives to help you through the application and selection process.

If you have indicated that you have a disability on your application form you will be guaranteed an interview if you clearly demonstrate in your supporting evidence how you broadly meet the essential requirements of the role.

Job info	Job info details
Job Title	Public Health Intelligence Analyst (Gambling Harm Prevention)
Strategic team/Directorate	Public Health
Service	Public Health
Business unit	Public Health

Skills and effectiveness

Essential skills and effectiveness

• Report writing and presentation skills. 
• Proficient in the use of desktop applications (Microsoft Office) MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint. 
• An understanding of data security and confidentiality issues. 
• Highly numerate with skills and experience of analysis and interpretation of data. 
• Conscientious and proven team worker with the ability to engage with people at all levels. 
• Excellent communication skills, with experience in disseminating information via written reports and presentations to a wide range of audiences in terms of both size and composition. 
• Organisational Skills, ability to prioritise workloads within timescales and meet deadlines. 

Desirable skills and effectiveness

• Experience of analysing and interpreting health, healthcare or demographic data or local authority data. 

Knowledge

Essential knowledge

• Specialist knowledge of statistical techniques and procedures, acquired through degree level or equivalent qualifications or evidence of continued professional development. 
• Additional specialist knowledge concerning statistical techniques and epidemiology acquired through post graduate diploma level qualification or relevant experience. 

Desirable knowledge

• Knowledge of public health data, particularly mortality data and hospital activity data. 
• Knowledge of current public health policy. 
• Knowledge of MapInfo (GIS). 
• Knowledge of SQL. 
• Knowledge of SPSS. 

Experience and achievements

Essential experience and achievements

• Experience of working with information in a local authority, the NHS or similar public sector organisation. 

Desirable experience and achievements

• Experience of project-based working. 
• Teaching skills to support dissemination of statistical analysis. 

Qualifications/professional memberships

Essential qualifications/professional memberships

• Degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, or related subjects. 

Desirable qualifications/professional memberships

• Post graduate qualification in public health, epidemiology, statistics or related subjects. 
• ECDL qualification or equivalent experience. 

Other requirements

Other requirements of the job role

• Ability to travel efficiently around Torbay / Southwest / UK to carry out duties.