Population Health Management Analyst
Location: London Borough of Bexley
Department: Public Health / Adult Social Care & Health
Working with: Bexley Council & NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB)
About the Role
We are looking for a Population Health Management Analyst to support public health and NHS partners across Bexley. You will provide high-quality analysis that helps us understand the needs of our local population, reduce health inequalities, and improve services. This is a cross-organisational role working closely with the Council, the NHS, and the voluntary sector.
You will bridge public health intelligence and NHS service planning, using data to identify at-risk groups, evaluate interventions, and develop insights that shape decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Population Health & Intelligence
* Develop and apply Population Health Management (PHM) methods in line with council,ICS, and national priorities.
* Use existing datasets to deliver segmentation, risk stratification, equity audits, and forecasting.
* Ensure insights support the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) and wider NHS planning.
Analysis & Delivery
* Lead analytical projects that support prevention, early intervention, service redesign and improving outcomes.
* Work with primary care and clinical datasets to produce actionable intelligence.
* Build dashboards and automated reporting tools for routine monitoring and decision support.
* Translate complex findings into clear messages for senior leaders, clinicians, and non-technical audiences.
Collaboration & System Development
* Work across the Council, ICB and partner organisations to share learning and improve analytical capability.
* Support workstreams such as frailty, long-term conditions, inequalities, and access.
* Map and prepare the system for future data integration across health and social care.
* Ensure all work complies with data governance and confidentiality standards.
Professional Development
* Keep up to date with PHM, epidemiology, and analytical methods.
* Share best practice and help upskill colleagues in PHM and data tools.
* Promote equity, inclusion, and evidence-based decision making.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
* Experience of public health or health intelligence analysis.
* Strong analytical skills using SQL and either R or Python.
* Experience working with record-level health or clinical datasets (e.g., primary care data).
* Knowledge of PHM approaches such as segmentation, risk stratification, or impactability modelling.
* Understanding of epidemiological and statistical methods, including equity analysis.
* Ability to design dashboards or automated reporting tools.
* Strong communication skills—able to explain complex data clearly to different audiences.
* Ability to work independently and build strong cross-organisational relationships.
* Commitment to continuous learning and improving analytical practice.
Desirable
* Postgraduate qualification in public health, data science, statistics, or a similar field.
* Experience in a local authority, NHS, or other public sector health setting.
* Familiarity with JSNA development or population needs assessments.
Personal Qualities
* Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working across organisational boundaries.
* Collaborative and able to work in multi-agency environments.
* Curious, proactive, and solution-focused.
* Committed to equity, public service, and improving health outcomes.
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