Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Educated to Degree level in science, information science, or a numeric discipline, or equivalent level of experience.
• Additional specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent level of experience.

Desirable

• Postgraduate diploma.

Experience

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of analysis and use of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Experience in an analytical role.
• Experience in presenting data analyses.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of a range of statistical techniques.
• Experience in prescribing data analysis.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Strong analytical skills with demonstrable ability to analyse and synthesise highly complex technical data and information.
• Ability to interpret and present complex information in a meaningful manner.
• Ability to think and plan strategically and to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures and deadlines.

Desirable

• Ability to analyse and interpret prescribing data.

Special Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS datasets and data definitions.
• Working knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL) and other programming languages.
• Working knowledge of Business Intelligence tools e.g. Tableau.

Desirable

• Knowledge of prescribing and pharmaceutical systems and processes.
• Good understanding of a wide range of health services and research skills.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work to tight timescales.
• Ability to plan work effectively and efficiently, and prioritise personal workload, which may cover multiple projects at different stages of development.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to cope with uncertainty and change.

Desirable

• Emotional resilience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 15 March 2026

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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