Summary
Sources and prepares data for analysis and performs standard data analysis activities.
Creates and delivers standard reports in accordance with stakeholder needs and conforming to agreed standards.
Investigates the need for new or revised data analysis. Contributes to the recommendation of improvements. Engages with stakeholders under direction.
Work Activity Components
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Information requirements and search (Level 3)(BINT) | Determines what information is required and defines search and other criteria to meet a specified requirement. |
| Testing (Level 3)(VISL) | Designs and conducts tests of the data visualisation to assure it meets the needs of end users, that data is succinct and that information maps to underlying raw data through known and appropriate translation and visual representation techniques. Corrects errors and retests to achieve an error-free result. |
| Process, methods and standards (Level 3)(FEDIP Data) | Develops data hypotheses and analysis methods. Trains and evaluates analytics models, sharing insights and findings, and continues to iterate with additional data for improvement. |
Technical Skills
| Title | Details | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Database Software | Software that enables the user to capture, create, populate and manipulate data structures and where appropriate unstructured data. | Familiar with |
| Business Environment | The business environment relating to own sphere of work (own organisation and/or closely associated organisations, such as customers, suppliers, partners and competitors), in particular those aspects of the business that the specialism is to support (i.e. localised organisational awareness from a technical perspective). | Familiar with |
| Graphic Layering | The use of graphic design, shapes, colours and plotting techniques to represent data. Familiar with graphic layering and using GIS information. | Aware of |
| Module Management | The use of version control and linked versions (module management) to record and store versions of data sets and the associated versions of algorithms that led to a data visualisation and/or outcome. e.g. tools that provide such capability. | Aware of |
Training
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Information and Data Modelling | Tools and techniques used to investigate, analyse and model the structure, relationships and use of data and information within an organisation. |
Professional Development Activity (PDA)
| Title | Details | PDA Group |
|---|---|---|
| Deputising | Standing in for supervisor or manager on a temporary basis during periods of absence. | Broadening Activities |
| Job Shadowing and Special Assignments | Undertaking temporary periods or secondments in other roles, particularly those that offer a new perspective on own function or exposure to other environments and cultures. | Broadening Activities |
| Gaining Knowledge of Employing Organisation | Gaining basic knowledge of the employing organisation, its business, structure, culture, policies, products/services, operations and terminology. | Increasing Knowledge |
| Gaining Knowledge of the Technical Environment | Gaining knowledge of IT activities in the employing organisation. | Increasing Knowledge |
| Involvement in Professional Body Activities | Attending meetings, seminars and workshops organised by professional body and reading published material, such as journals and web content. | Participation in Professional Activities |
| Research Assignments | Exploring a topic which is not part of own normal responsibilities and presenting findings to colleagues and/or management | Increasing Knowledge |
| Communications | Undertaking learning and practice in oral and written communications, including report writing and presentation. | Developing Professional Skills |
Qualification Components
| Title | Awarding Bodies |
|---|---|
| FEDIP Practitioner | The Federation for Informatics Professionals |
Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework Skills
| Skill | Level |
|---|---|
|
Logical and creative thinking |
Working Logical and creative thinking You can: respond to problems in databases, data processes, data products and services as they occur initiate actions, monitor services and identify trends to resolve problems determine the appropriate remedy and assist with its implementation, and with preventative measures |
Additional Frameworks
National Competency Framework for Data Professionals in Health and Care
Behaviours
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Delivering outcomes (B1.1) (Level Two) | You initiate work with others in your team in order to bring about a generally agreed outcome. |
| Communicating within a hierarchy (B1.2) (Level Two) | You are able to appeal to those in authority in order to facilitate influence. |
| Generating consensus (B1.3) (Level Two) | You understand how to steer the direction of activity by influencing the consensus of opinion. |
| Logical arguments (B1.4) (Level Two) | You understand how to structure a reasoned argument to influence the decisions of others. |
| Negotiation (B1.5) (Level Two) | You are able to negotiate simple exchanges in order to achieve a specific result. |
| Generating support (B1.6) (Level Two) | You understand how interpersonal skills such as kindness and compassion can increase people's desire to support you. |
| Influence (B1.7) (Level Two) | You are generally able to identify when you are being influenced and assess the situation on its own merits. |
| Equality (B2.1) (Level Two) | You consistently look to collaborate with colleagues who are representative of the protected characteristics in the Equality Act 2010 to work on any group and do not tolerate any implication that any group should be omitted from inclusion. |
| Challenging discrimination (B2.2) (Level Two) | You articulate, when prompted, the fact that discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated by your organisation and report what you know to your line manager. |
| NHS Constitution (B2.3) (Level Two) | You know the importance of following, and are familiar with, the behaviours and values listed in the NHS Constitution. |
| Supporting others (B2.4) (Level Two) | You are kind to yourself, supportive of those around you and let someone know if things become difficult. |
| Open environment (B2.5) (Level Two) | You have read your organisation's local and the NHS National Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies and take time to actively listen to the lived experiences of underrepresented and marginalised groups, asking questions and escalating the concerns of your colleagues to your line manager. |
| Written communication (B3.1) (Level Two) | You are able to convey complex written ideas and insights in a clear and concise manner. |
| Discussing complex ideas (B3.2) (Level Two) | You are able to discuss complex ideas in a clear and concise manner. |
| Delivering complex ideas (B3.3) (Level Two) | You are able to appear confident when conveying complex ideas and insights. |
| Understanding new ideas (B3.4) (Level Two) | You are able to understand new and complex ideas when brought up in conversation. |
| Reading audiences (B3.5) (Level Two) | You consistently check to ensure other parties have understood the message from your communication. |
| Problem sharing (B4.1) (Level Two) | You regularly work on problems with colleagues in your team. |
| Seeking opinions (B4.2) (Level Two) | You take time to elicit the input of others to a problem. |
| Sharing best practice (B4.3) (Level Two) | You look to make successes part of your routine offering. |
| Embedding best practice (B4.4) (Level Two) | You scan the successes of the team in order to improve your work. |
| Patient impact (B5.1) (Level Two) | You understand the impact of your actions on patients. |
| Understanding the customer (B5.2) (Level Two) | You spend time with the customer to understand what will add value to their requirement. |
| Customer service (B5.3) (Level Two) | You use your knowledge and experience to offer alternative suggestions that would benefit the customer. |
| Customer solutions (B5.4) (Level Two) | You regularly try new techniques to provide greater efficiencies for the customer or outcomes for the patient. |
Data Skills
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Data transformation (Data Analysis) (DAC1.1) (Level Two) | You apply a range of techniques to transform data into valid and purposeful information. |
| Data interpretation (DAC1.2) (Level Two) | You can reverse-engineer existing analyses and replicate the method and results. |
| Context (DAC1.3) (Level Two) | You understand the business context and how the results of analysis will be perceived. |
| Performance measures (DAC1.4) (Level Two) | You participate in discussions determining which performance measures are appropriate and can turn business needs and goals into performance measures. |
| Data lifecycle (DAC2.1) (Level Two) | You can extract data from multiple sources for your work and can identify if the data is accurate and fit for purpose. |
| Data quality (Data Analysis) (DAC2.2) (Level Two) | You can identify a broad range of data quality issues and perform data cleansing and consistency checks. |
| Data cleansing (DAC2.3) (Level Two) | You understand the limitations of the systems, both human and digital, from which the data arises and incorporate summary statistics to clarify the meaning of the data and variations within it. |
| Analysis standards (DAC2.4) (Level Two) | You review and update analysis production methods and documentation following any changes to data, processing or requirements and employ quality assurance techniques to ensure the validity of the results. |
| Data models (DAC2.5) (Level Two) | You identify problems arising from databases and processes and seek out remedies and preventative measures. |
| Data security (DAC 2.6) (Level Two) | You plan ahead for further iterations of any analysis. You apply data governance requirements, anonymisation protocols and follow all data security procedures as mandated. |
| Alignment (DAC2.7)(Level One) | You understand how to plot data visually to display snapshots, time series and variance. |
| Data risk (DAc2.8)(Level One) | You can follow and contribute to practices and procedures describing the production of regular analyses and reports. |
| Data governance (Data Analyst) (DAC 2.9)(Level One) | You are aware of the stringent data governance requirements in healthcare environments and follow all data security procedures as directed locally and nationally. |
| Analytical tools DAC 3.2 (Level Two) | You have a good knowledge of relevant tools, applications and systems used in your organisation. |
| Analytical techniques (Level Two) | You are numerate, computer literate and data literate. |
| Statistical practices (DAC 3.3) (Level Two) | You have knowledge of explicative statistical skills. |
| Data Visualisation (Level Two) | You can import data into underlying data models. You understand the relational structure of the data and use the most appropriate visualisation method. |
| Statistical Process Control (Level One) | You understand the principles of normal and special cause variation and how data can be presented in SPC charts. You are able to produce basic XmR charts. |
| Descriptive and Explicative Analytics (Level Two) | You understand variablilty and how it affects the data being analysed. You understand how descriptive statistics such as prevalence and incidence are interdependent. You are able to describe data in an unambiguous fashion. |
| Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics (Level Two) | You are able to use key techniques in predictive analytics including regression methods and use them with different data types. You can select the appropriate technique for the subject. |
| Evaluative Analytics (Level Two) | You understand the iterative nature of evaluative techniques. You can identify when there is a cause and effect relationship and take into account the related time lag within any evaluative analysis. |
| Advanced Statistics (Level One) | You understand when advanced inferential statistical techniques are needed and the different methods available. You are able to build basic regression models and analyse results from three or more groups. |
| Longitudinal Analysis (Level Two) | You can identify when longitudinal analysis is suitable and know the key techniques for analysis. You understand repeated measures designs and the limitations of standard statistical techniques. |
| Solving business issues DAC 3.4 (Level Two) | You know how and when to apply further explicative statistical skills. |
| Tool adoption DAC 3.5 (Level Two) | You can adopt the most appropriate tool for the tasks. |
| Knowledge sharing DAC 3.6 (Level Two) | You ensure work is completed to a high standard. |
| Emerging tools DAC 3.7 (Level Two) | You engage with your team and the wider analytical community to learn about new tools and techniques |
| Problem analysis DAC 4.1 (Level Two) | You are able to make use of appropriate information to help you analyse a range of common types of problem. |
| Underlying questions DAC 4.2 (Level Two) | You work with the requestor of the analysis to understand the underlying question and apply your knowledge to plan the preferred approach to the analysis. |
| Preferred approach DAC 4.3 (Level Two) | You are able to employ a number of problem solving techniques (e.g. root cause analysis) to identify the reason for unexpected problems with routines, and utilise a range of skills to solve these. |
| Appropriate media DAC5.1 (Level Two) | You understand and can utilise the appropriate media to communicate findings. |
| Shaping communication DAC5.2 (Level Two) | You shape communications relevant to the audience and their requirements using appropriate language and with awareness of bias and possible issues with commonly misunderstood terms. |
| Analysis presentation DAC5.3 (Level Two) | You present analysis with visualisations to give clear messages. |
| Delivering messages DAC5.4 (Level Two) | You can translate technical concepts to a non-technical audience and are comfortable presenting appropriate recommendations. |
| Professional development (Data Analyst) DAC6.1 (Level Two) | You are able to identify and complete tasks within your field of expertise whilst undertaking work and projects allocated by senior staff, documenting your competence and learning in a professional body of work. |
| Development opportunities (Data Analyst) DAC6.2 (Level Two) | You will seek out development opportunities for you to learn both as an individual and as a team, sharing your knowledge with your peers, whilst building people skills into all aspects of your daily routine. |
| Professional values DAC6.3 (Level Two) | You will promote the relevant professional values at all times and demonstrate compassion for yourself and colleagues. |
| Professional standards DAC6.4 (Level One) | You are able to demonstrate mindfulness of other people's pressures and priorities. |
| Professional networking (Data Analysis) (DAC6.5) (Level One) | You present an openness and willingness to learn from those around you and seek out opportunities to do so. |
Project Skills
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Business cases (WP1.1) (Level Two) | You advise on the effort required and perceived risks and benefits during the development of business cases. |
| Scope (Level Two) | You ensure the team's work conforms to project scope, adjusting as necessary following any authorised changes, allocating work efficiently whilst maintaining quality standards within the allocated timescales. |
| Reviews (Level Two) | You report progress effectively using the project management framework in use demonstrating accountability for the team's output. |
| Advice and monitoring (Level Two) | You advise on data and digital project plans to ensure they thoroughly encompass all the activities and resources required to ensure a successful outcome and that the planned benefits can be realised. |
| Complexity (Level Two) | You understand and can articulate when the complexity of a proposed project requires further professional management or support. |
| Scheduling (Level Two) | You schedule project work appropriately for yourself and the team, ensuring business needs are met both within the project and in business as usual. |
| Refinement (Level Two) | You refine the plan within your work area to take account of any authorised changes communicating actions, progress and results with project managers. |
| Resource identification (Level Two) | You identify the resources required to fulfil the project plan's requirements. |
| Skill acquisition and management (Level Two) | You plan for the recruitment of staff with additional required skill sets, liaising with HR and/or other providers to source skilled staff to fulfil project roles. |
| Additional tools and resources (Level Two) | You plan for the acquisition, deployment and support of additional tools and resources such as hardware, software and data sources for the course of the project. |
| Resource allocation (Level Two) | You plan the allocation of existing resources to project work whilst effectively maintaining business as usual wherever feasible. |
| Project management (Level Two) | You identify and co-ordinate team project-related activities to conform to cost, time and quality limitations, reporting and, where approriate, managing any risks and issues locally. |
| Pilots and testing (Level Two) | You advise on or lead pilot and testing programs and report on progress, findings and lessons learned. |
| Implementation (Level Two) | You engage with project co-ordinators and change agents to facilitate the implementation of a project and nurture its sustainability. |
| Communications (Level Two) | You communicate effectively with others, adapting your style and approach as and when required. |
| Business change (Level Two) | You understand the business case for change and how your team can facilitate that change. |
| Assurance (Level Two) | You contribute to ideas generation and the evaluation of appropriate solutions which deliver the intended business benefits. |
| Evaluation (Level Two) | You are an advocate for the project and the benefits to be realised. |
The Professional Body Responsible for this job family is AphA. This job role profile was created in collaboration with BCS, using Role Model Plus.