Senior Population Health Intelligence Analyst - Band 8a


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£57,528 to £64,750 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chelmsford, CM1 1QH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	24 Sept 2026

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Summary

ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY The Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a new organisation formed through the consolidation of three ICB areas in response to the NHSs ambition to deliver a more streamlined, strategic and cost-effective model of health commissioning. The ICB will oversee the commissioning of care for the approximately 2 million people who live in Essex. Operating within a reduced running cost envelope and aligned to the new requirements of ICBs in England, the ICB will focus on improving population health outcomes, health equity and smarter resource allocation. The Senior Population Health Intelligence Analyst will lead the development and delivery of population health intelligence and advanced analytical insight to support strategic commissioning, quality oversight, workforce analysis, contracting and transformation across the ICB. The postholder will apply robust quantitative, statistical and modelling approaches to complex population health questions, including hypothesis testing, segmentation, risk stratification, forecasting, evaluation and interpretation of variation and uncertainty. They will provide senior professional and technical leadership, support prioritisation of analytical activity and ensure outputs are high quality, proportionate and actionable for decision making. The Senior Population Health Intelligence Analyst will be required to: Help design and implement the ICBs approach to population health intelligence, including the use of advanced analytics, modelling and evaluation to inform strategic commissioning and resource allocation. Work in partnership across the ICB and the wider Essex health and care system to develop population health insight, including analysis that tests hypotheses, identifies drivers of variation and supports prioritisation of interventions. Support the development and implementation of a system-wide evaluation framework for commissioned services and interventions, drawing on quantitative, qualitative and lived experience data, including impact evaluation and, where appropriate, counterfactual approaches. Provide professional leadership within the analytical and population health intelligence function, supporting capability development, good analytical practice, and professional standards. Support appropriate use of linked population, service and outcomes data in line with information governance, data sharing and safe output requirements, working with data engineering, business intelligence colleagues and external organisations where required. Support compliance with data sharing agreements, information governance, and NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) standards to support secure and effective data integration Champion a culture of data-driven decision-making across the ICB, supporting commissioners and partners to use intelligence for strategic planning and continuous improvement Support delivery of training and development to improve organisational capabilities in analytics, and population health intelligence. Support the development of an agreed methodology for segmentation and risk stratification across the ICB, with supporting tools to enable identification of priority populations to inform targeted interventions aimed at prevention, early intervention and treatment to improve outcomes Lead development of specific population health intelligence and PHM tools and to support the identification of cohorts of people who can best benefit from targeted interventions Work with clinical, commissioning, and public health leaders to translate data into actionable insights that guide commissioning priorities, service redesign, and investment decisions Provide specialist population health intelligence input to analytical frameworks and dashboards that support effective strategic commissioning and contract management, working in partnership with Business Intelligence and commissioning teams Advise on data access, data quality, analytical methods and interpretation required for robust population health analysis, including appropriate use of primary care, acute, community, mental health, prescribing, public health, demographic and wider determinants datasets. Deliver high-quality communications, briefings and presentations for senior leaders that translate analytical insight into clear recommendations for decision making and partner engagement. As the ICB transitions to become a leaner, more focused strategic commissioning organisation the post holder will be expected to support the ICB in delivering on the three fundamental shifts set out in the NHS 10-year plan: From Treatment to Prevention: Embedding preventative, personalised and population based approaches to commissioning. From Hospital to Community: Championing care model redesign that supports community and neighbourhood health. From Analogue to Digital: Enabling clinically driven transformation through digital innovation, data analytics and evidence based improvement. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To deliver on the job description set out above, the job holder will be expected to deliver on the requirements set out below: Policy and service development Implement policy and / or service developments related to analytics, business intelligence and insight generation, drawing on requirements from NHS strategies, including the ICB strategy and the 10 Year Health Plan Ensure compliance with relevant ICB policies Use research and innovation to inform service improvements or performance management Strategy and analysis Use complex linked health and care datasets, including activity, finance, quality, outcomes and wider determinants data, to inform population health decision making. Apply advanced analytical methods to complex quantitative and qualitative data, including statistical modelling, regression, forecasting, evaluation, causal inference and interpretation of uncertainty where appropriate. Turning analysis into useful insights that can be used to inform decision making and delivery Present complex data, information and insights, including qualitative and quantitative data, through clear and simple written and verbal briefings Develop and use Population Health Management methodologies and tools, including segmentation, risk stratification, impactability assessment, pathway analysis, benchmarking and evaluation, to support projects and programmes that improve outcomes and service sustainability. Planning and organisation Develop and deliver project plans to support analytical and business intelligence projects, ensuring appropriate governance, risk management, escalations and reporting Managing competing priorities, prioritizing own and team resources to effectively deliver on short, medium and longer term priorities Ensure accurate reporting and records management Support delivery of business plan for the analytical and population health intelligence unit Communications and Partnerships Work collaboratively, modelling inclusive, respectful and compassionate leadership Able to take account of a broad range of perspectives, including staff, patients and the public, to inform decision making Present information and training to large groups Build strong, trust-based relationships across the ICB, with NHS providers, local government, VCFSE partners and communities as needed Effective engagement with patients and the public as required Work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams to enable the collective ownership and delivery of projects that are seeking to improve outcomes, reduce inequalities and deliver a sustainable health and care system Share complex and challenging information which may relate to service performance or staffing Able to manage conflict, find compromise and persuade based on evidence as needed Financial and resource management Responsible for management of budget for the analytical and population health intelligence unit, and ensuring delivery against the agreed budget Supports procurement of relevant services Team management and capability building Lead a team within the analytical and population health intelligence unit people, including overseeing recruitment, onboarding, development and performance management of team members Support staff through ICB transition, including the development of teams to deliver on new ICB portfolios as agreed through transition Support the effective transition of relevant functions to new portfolios within or beyond the ICB to support the new NHS operating model, in line with the requirements of the Model ICB Blueprint Work collaboratively with system partners to facilitate transitional arrangements Maintain a focus on quality, safety and affordability during transition Supporting effective Information Asset Management for the team Other Able to use initiative and work independently as needed to deliver on requirements of the role Primarily desk-based work that requires use of visual display units, focused concentration and frequent participation in on-line or in person meetings Expected to be physically on site at least 2 days a week (From April 2026), this may be in the ICB office, or in a partner location as required Able to use software required to develop high quality analysis and reporting, including Microsoft Office, project management tools, SQL, Power BI and appropriate statistical or analytical software such as R, Python, Stata or equivalent. Flexibility and evolving responsibilities As the ICB continues to evolve, portfolios may be subject to change to reflect the needs of the organization, the health and care system and national policy direction. This may include adjustments to areas of responsibility or realignment of reporting structures. For Key Relationships please see attached JD..

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