Head of Public Health Insight Knowledge, Performance and Research


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£66,716 to £70,116 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stoke, ST4 1HH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	11 Nov 2026

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Summary

Work with the CPH team to establish the priorities and vision for analytics within Public Health, using evaluative judgement and ensuring alignment with the strategic priorities for the Council, the wider analytics function and the broader health and social care system. The post holder will use their advanced health intelligence and analytical skills to lead and support the improved use of resources and the evaluation and performance management of public health programmes and services. Ensure the integration of evidence-based decision making and robust evaluation methods into the organisations culture. Ensure public health intelligence is highly influential in terms of strategic decision making. Lead a City of Stoke on Trent Public Health Insight team that provides a high level of complex technical competence and expertise to extract, interpret, analyse and report Public Health data to members, senior management and the public. Provide professional support and expertise, identifying relevant training and development needs, so the team display the relevant behaviours and competences to deliver an exemplary service and keep abreast of developments and practices in public health intelligence. Work with Corporate Performance team in the wider City of Stoke on Trent Analytics function and with intelligence leads in the wider Health Intelligence community to promote consistency in approach, the sharing of good practice, a two-way dialogue with City of Stoke on Trent Members and Corporate Directors and with senior leaders in the wider Health system about research insights, and to drive an evidence-based decision-making culture. Manage a portfolio of projects that draw on the full range of analytical techniques as appropriate, including the use of integrated datasets, to generate relevant findings, including scrutiny and challenge of performance and service improvement initiatives and activity that measures economy, efficiency and effectiveness. Work with colleagues and partners to secure appropriate access to data and intelligence to inform directorate and corporate strategies, and decision making. To lead the Insight function, informing public health and wider policy and service development across the Council and NHS, including through the use of needs assessment, evaluation and other analytical processes. To provide expert analytical and epidemiological advice and guidance to senior officers and elected members across the health and care system. To lead the delivery and development of the JSNA and Annual Public Health Report, working closely with other strategy, intelligence and programme leads across the Council, NHS and wider system. Contribute to the delivery of public health strategies and delivery plans, monitoring and managing progress; strategies through use of insights and intelligence. Facilitate stakeholder and community involvement in needs and impact assessments, service re-design and development, and evaluation; to ensure proper involvement in decision-making undertaken by the relevant partnership or governance groups by organizing and chairing workshops, consultation events, information events, forums and steering groups as appropriate. Act as directorate champion for data, ensuring that accurate and reliable data is collected, maintained and analysed on relevant business systems in the manner and frequency required, including financial and performance data, to ensure service improvements. Develop and maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislation, guidelines and government policy in relation to Public Health in order to support and develop effective collaboration with service managers from across the division, Council and wider partners. Undertake other duties appropriate to the post that may reasonably be required from time to time to deliver the Public Health function. Set operational processes and prioritise system and report requirements to meet team workplan requirements. Plan, control and deploy financial, staffing and other resources the post holder manages to ensure the delivery of identified service priorities including the management of the team budget. Provide specialist information and analytical knowledge to interpret complex trend analyses, impacting on strategic, and operational, planning, forecasting and financial areas, and facilitate the provision of any associated contract monitoring and financial flows information requirements. To provide detailed insight on performance, highlighting key performance results, trends, forecasts and areas of concern, detailing reasons for variance. To liaise closely, and become first point of contact, within the department on all matters relating to the production and use of data, promoting the effective usage of information throughout the Directorate. Represent, and advocate for, the directorate on issues relating to corporate data strategies, IT and digital strategies. Ensure the unit is an active participant within the corporate and regional BI communities. Ensure the service maintains a good understanding of new and emerging methods of analysis, including automation, machine learning and AI. Advise the Directorate on their effective and ethical deployment. Ensure the Department complies with all GDPR and NHS Digital requirements, understanding the impact of storing and accessing personal level data and making sure there are no breaches. To have complete knowledge of existing Data Set Changes Notices (DSCNs) and Information Standard Notices (ISNs) and ensuring on going knowledge of new releases. Provide interpretation and initiate discussions with operational colleagues to ensure relevant new data requirements are met and that policies are updated accordingly. Has responsibility for developing mechanisms for data validation. Ensuring a proactive approach to the validation processes, ensuring timely and appropriate reporting of exceptions. To participate in and lead, where appropriate, audits that relate to information and systems to ensure data integrity and accuracy of reporting. Support the return of accurate, and timely statutory returns to government departments and accountable bodies Work with colleagues across the Public Health directorate to ensure timely and accurate responses to FOI requests, Councillor enquiries and other responses to interested parties. Corporate To determine the best models of delivery across services which deliver a high-quality customer experience, achieve high performance and contribute to the councils ambitions to be a commercial council. To develop/negotiate joint approaches to local service planning and delivery in partnership with all the relevant internal and external services providers and regional and national bodies. To support and implement the Councils budget strategy within Government controls, including delivering on the requirements set by the section 151 officer on senior budget holders. To develop and maintain appropriate relationships with diverse stakeholders including; elected members, council officers, local communities, businesses, Government departments, and other external agencies in order to maximise capacity and pool resources wherever possible, including undertaking work with and for other LAs. To contribute to the Council being equipped and supported to address all Government inspection and other external scrutiny in order to secure positive outcomes and high levels of achievement. To ensure that the right systems, policies and procedures are in place which secure a high standard of probity, regularity and control at all times, including with respect to information governance. To embrace and role model the councils commitment to develop a culture of continuous improvement and restorative practice. Actively contribute to the role of the local authority as a corporate parent, in supporting our looked after children and care leavers to thrive To ensure all employees within your services have clear delivery plans, both in terms of their team as well as individually so that responsibility for achieving outcomes is shared and accountability is clear. To act as an ambassador for the Council, promoting and enhancing the authoritys image as a Member-led authority ambitious for the city, supporting the formation of strategic alliances and developing effective working relationships on a local, regional and national basis. To pursue excellent employee relations through staff consultation and appropriate contact with Trade Union representatives. To promote equal opportunities with our communities and staff through personal example, open commitment and clear action. To develop a positive working environment encouraging active involvement of employees in shaping the co-production and delivery of services. Key Result Areas Programme of Insights developed and delivered for the Department Leadership of PH insights for the City delivering statutory requirements for the Directorate Contribution to programme of research for the Department, working with partners across the City and beyond

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