Population Health Analyst Apprentice

Job Summary Are you passionate about improving peoples health and making a difference? We have an exciting opportunity for up to 3 highly numerate and meticulous analysts to join the Population Health Intelligence team at Humber & North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, delivering analysis and insights using a range of health data and undertaking a level 7 Health & Care Intelligence Specialist apprenticeship. Your analytical insights will support decision-making that contributes to improved service delivery and better health outcomes. These posts will work with system partners in Humber & North Yorkshire, notably 6 local authorities, with a focus on our priorities to improve healthy life expectancy. You will be self-motivated, have attention to detail and excellent analytical skills. You will develop bespoke outputs in a range of formats (dashboards, slide decks and written reports), providing accessible interpretation of data. Previous knowledge of healthcare or public health is essential.

Main duties of the job This Role Provides On-the-job Training For Analysts Who Would Like To Progress Their Career Into More Senior Posts. You Will Learn New Skills Through The Apprenticeship; Be Able To Complete Intensive, Modular Learning; And Translate Learning Into The Workplace. You Will: apply analytical techniques, transforming data into purposeful information. generate and communicate intelligence insights verbally, visually and in writing. use complex information systems, including patient-based and summary health data, supporting population health intelligence, strategic planning and performance improvement. deliver insight, allowing for a greater level of intelligence-led decision-making in Neighbourhood Health Services. participate in discussions determining which measures are appropriate and turn business needs and goals into measures. ensure a high level of information governance and confidentiality. Undertake a Health & Care Intelligence Specialist level 7 apprenticeship

About Us NHS Humber & North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is responsible for planning NHS services to meet the health needs of 1.7 million people. Offices are in central York and on the edge of Hull, with York being very well connected by train in all directions, and hybrid working available. Both sites offer modern, open plan working. The Population Health Intelligence team works with closely with business intelligence colleagues and the Population Health and Prevention team. These roles would suit an analyst seeking to develop their career in population/public health intelligence within a supportive team. There are opportunities to work with partners and to develop intelligence support for Neighbourhood Health Services. This post is linked with a 2-year, level 7 (masters level) Health & Care Intelligence Specialist apprenticeship. Please check course content and eligibility requirements before applying for these roles. Annual leave starts at 27 days per year, plus Bank Holidays.

Details Date posted 09 October 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £31,049 to £37,796 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 36 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number D9857-25-0061 Job locations City Of York Council Station Rise York YO1 6GA Health House Grange Park Lane Willerby HU10 6DT

Job Description Job responsibilities The post-holder will be part of the Data, Business Intelligence and Population Health Intelligence team within the Humber & North Yorkshire ICB. The intelligence team is responsible for the provision of a comprehensive Data, Business Intelligence and Population Health Intelligence and analytical service to support the organisation to understand itself, health services delivered within the wider system, and the needs of the population. The role involves the use of complex information systems and associated datasets, being capable of processing large volumes of patient-based and summary health data to improve health, with a focus on supporting population health intelligence, strategic planning and performance improvement for the Integrated Care Board and key system partners. The post holder will undertake a level 7 Health and Care Intelligence Specialist apprenticeship (masters degree level) and 20% of work time is available to complete the apprenticeship (additional study in own time may be required). This is being delivered by JGA and you will be part of a national cohort of apprentices on this course. The Population Health Analyst will be responsible for delivering insight into services run within the Integrated Care System (ICS), allowing for a greater level of intelligence-led decision-making for the ICB and system partners. The role involves understanding and delivering analysis for Population Health Management, supporting the Associate Director for Population Health Intelligence Specialist to work with organisations to help them to understand their data, collaborating with analytical and operational teams within Humber & North Yorkshire for the purpose of improving health outcomes and service delivery.

Core Responsibilities Include: Working collaboratively with Population Health Intelligence staff and key business partners to understand the problems which data is needed to solve, and to support effective use of analytical outputs and intelligence to help inform decision making, with an emphasis on neighbourhood teams. Coordination and delivery of analytical solutions, from self-serve reporting to in-depth analysis allowing for a greater understanding of services. Completing the level 7 Health and Care Intelligence Specialist apprenticeship and bringing learning into day-to-day work. Ensuring a high level of information governance and confidentiality is always in mind in the creation of reporting.

Job Description Job responsibilities The post-holder will be part of the Data, Business Intelligence and Population Health Intelligence team within the Humber & North Yorkshire ICB. The intelligence team is responsible for the provision of a comprehensive Data, Business Intelligence and Population Health Intelligence and analytical service to support the organisation to understand itself, health services delivered within the wider system, and the needs of the population. The role involves the use of complex information systems and associated datasets, being capable of processing large volumes of patient-based and summary health data to improve health, with a focus on supporting population health intelligence, strategic planning and performance improvement for the Integrated Care Board and key system partners. The post holder will undertake a level 7 Health and Care Intelligence Specialist apprenticeship (masters degree level) and 20% of work time is available to complete the apprenticeship (additional study in own time may be required). This is being delivered by JGA and you will be part of a national cohort of apprentices on this course. The Population Health Analyst will be responsible for delivering insight into services run within the Integrated Care System (ICS), allowing for a greater level of intelligence-led decision-making for the ICB and system partners. The role involves understanding and delivering analysis for Population Health Management, supporting the Associate Director for Population Health Intelligence Specialist to work with organisations to help them to understand their data, collaborating with analytical and operational teams within Humber & North Yorkshire for the purpose of improving health outcomes and service delivery.

Core Responsibilities Include: Working collaboratively with Population Health Intelligence staff and key business partners to understand the problems which data is needed to solve, and to support effective use of analytical outputs and intelligence to help inform decision making, with an emphasis on neighbourhood teams. Coordination and delivery of analytical solutions, from self-serve reporting to in-depth analysis allowing for a greater understanding of services. Completing the level 7 Health and Care Intelligence Specialist apprenticeship and bringing learning into day-to-day work. Ensuring a high level of information governance and confidentiality is always in mind in the creation of reporting.

Person Specification Experience Essential Detailed practical technical knowledge and experience of databases, including data processing. Experience in writing complex code, for example, SQL, Power BI DAX or R. Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures. Experience of manipulating health data flows. Experience of information handling and integration of data from disparate sources. Desirable Experience of working in an NHS or local authority analytical role. Experience in creating, maintaining and updating Power BI based reports. Experience of creating briefing papers and analytical reports and presenting to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in subject with significant numerical content or equivalent level of experience and training from working within the NHS or public health in a similar role. In-depth specialist knowledge of analysis and the use of information across the NHS and / or public health acquired through experience and training. Knowledge of population health intelligence dataflows. Advanced working knowledge of analytical packages such as R, Power BI or SSMS. Strong statistical knowledge. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office tools Desirable Detailed knowledge of Population Health Intelligence approaches. Knowledge of NHS data flows. Detailed knowledge of an area of health care delivery (e.g. Primary Care or Public Health). Knowledge of NHS Primary Care clinical systems.

Skills and Attributes Essential Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to competently present information for a variety of audiences, including senior leaders. Extremely strong data manipulation, statistical, interpretative and analytical skills with the ability to provide actionable insights from complex datasets. Awareness of Information Governance related especially to Personal Identifiable Data (PID). Analytical approach demonstrating attention to detail. Ability to manage own workload The promotion of equality of opportunity and good working relations. An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust. Professional, calm and efficient. Positive and flexible approach to work. Desirable Awareness of health information issues/national informatics initiatives/NHS and GP information requirements to support commissioning

Apprentice eligibility Essential Applicants must be eligible for apprenticeship funding. Details of eligibility can be found in Annex A (p 121 onwards) of Apprenticeship funding rules 2025 to 2026

Person Specification Essential Applicants must be eligible for apprenticeship funding. Details of eligibility can be found in Annex A (p 121 onwards) of Apprenticeship funding rules 2025 to 2026

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.

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Employer details Employer name Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (857) Address City Of York Council Station Rise York YO1 6GA