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Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
1. Essential •Educated to Master’s degree level or equivalent level of experience •Clear evidence of continued professional development in strategic, analytical, or problem-solving practice.
Desirable criteria
2. •Professional qualification or advanced training in statistics, analytics, economics, or a STEM-related discipline. •Advanced post-graduate degree (e.g. MBA, PhD, or equivalent)
Knowledge and Experinece
Essential criteria
3. •Experience in strategy, transformation, or management consulting roles, demonstrating advanced problem-solving capability and analytical rigour. •Extensive experience of developing and synthesising complex quantitative and qualitative analysis, including financial and non-financial information, to inform senior decision-making.
Desirable criteria
4. •Experience of developing and reviewing strategic business cases or investment proposals. •Strong knowledge of healthcare sector, NHS policy, operating context, and system dynamics. •Experience of working with Board and Executive Directors of NHS organisations
Skills, abilities, and attributes
Essential criteria
5. •Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the development of complex analytical and scenario models. •Advanced PowerPoint and written communication skills, with the ability to structure clear, compelling, decision-focused narratives. •Highly developed analytical skills, with sound judgement in interpreting complex, ambiguous, or incomplete data. •Ability to distil complexity into clear insight and communicate it effectively to senior and non-technical audiences. •Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport and credibility with a wide range of colleagues •Proven tact, diplomacy and political awareness •High level of organisation, self-motivation and flexibility in approach and attitude •Demonstrated ability to communicate confidently and credibly at senior and Board level.
Desirable criteria
6. •Awareness of the practical application and limitations of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics, including in healthcare settings. •Experience using programming or analytical languages (e.g. Python or R) to support exploratory, strategic or statistical analysis. •Experience creating dashboards using QlikCloud or PowerBI.
Heart values
Desirable criteria
7. •Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values: honesty, equity, accountability, respect, and teamwork. •Demonstrate commitment to place Quality at our HEART.