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Head of Population Health Sciences

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Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Data
    Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have expertise in population health analysis, strong data science and informatics skills, manage multiple priorities, demonstrate analytical rigor, and work diplomatically across organizations.
  • You will shape population health strategy, drive innovation, oversee analytics teams, engage stakeholders, and guide interventions to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities.

Requirements

  • - Experienced population health analyst with strong data science, informatics and IG skills.
  • - Ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • - Strong analytical rigour.
  • - Ability to work diplomatically across organisational boundaries.

Responsibilities

  • You will shape our population health strategy, harness secure data environments, and drive innovation using AI and advanced analytics.
  • Collaborating across clinical, neighbourhood, and system partners, you will ensure interventions deliver measurable outcomes and support our ambition to operate as a Learning Health System.
  • They will develop advanced analytics for population health pathways, generating actionable insights for clinical and operational decisions.
  • This hands-on role involves coding, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with clinical and neighbourhood teams to design, test and embed effective interventions, while stopping approaches that do not add value.
  • They will oversee a team of population health analysts, supported by engineers, data scientists and clinical experts.
  • They will advise senior leaders, shape the Trust’s population health sciences strategy, and support workforce capability as the Trust moves towards a Learning Health System.
  • They will guide the development and interpretation of health indicators and dashboards, and work across the system to support service transformation, quality improvement and reduction of inequalities.
  • The role requires managing multiple priorities, strong analytical rigour and the ability to work diplomatically across organisational boundaries.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Head of Population Health Sciences role?

Candidates should have experience in population health analysis, strong data science and informatics skills, as well as the ability to lead and influence within complex systems.

Will the Head of Population Health Sciences be expected to engage with stakeholders?

Yes, stakeholder engagement is a crucial part of the role, and the post-holder will collaborate with clinical, neighbourhood, and system partners.

What is the main objective of the Population Health Hub?

The main objective is to improve population health and equity by redesigning care models, embedding preventative approaches, and ensuring equitable access, experience, and outcomes.

Will the role involve managing a team?

Yes, the Head of Population Health Sciences will oversee a team of population health analysts and will be supported by engineers, data scientists, and clinical experts.

What types of initiatives will the post-holder lead?

The post-holder will lead advanced analytics initiatives that transform care pathways and reduce health inequalities through the use of AI and advanced analytics.

Is coding a part of the responsibilities for this role?

Yes, the role involves hands-on coding and developing advanced analytics for population health pathways.

How does this role fit within the Trust's overall strategy?

This role is pivotal in delivering the Trust's strategic aim to improve the health of populations by shaping the population health strategy and supporting the move towards a Learning Health System.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

For further details, you can contact Dr. Ayesha Ali, Head of Population Health Hub, at Ayesha.ali38@nhs.net.

What support will the Head of Population Health Sciences receive from other departments?

They will collaborate closely with the Clinical Analytics, Clinical Scientific Computing, and the AI Centre for Value-Based Healthcare, leveraging technical expertise in data engineering and full lifecycle machine learning.

Is this a new position within the Trust?

Yes, the Head of Population Health Sciences is a new senior role that supports the Trust's priority to improve population health.

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Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, offering a wide range of medical services through its hospitals and community services. The Trust is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients while advancing medical research and education. Their ultimate mission is to improve health outcomes and enhance the well-being of the communities they serve. The Trust is committed to innovation, excellence in care, and ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all.