Within Data and Analytics, our vision is to be the leading data services provider for health and social care across England through creating innovative and high-quality data products and services that give our customers the knowledge and capabilities required to deliver the best outcomes for citizens. Main Duties of the Job
The Medicines Value and Access (MVA) Directorate seeks to develop evidence-based and data-driven policies that support patient access to, and outcomes from, medicines, while securing value for money for the system. The Medicines Policy Analysis team within MVA provides insight and evidence to inform policy, strategy, and commercial activities. We are recruiting for a Senior Analytical Manager (8b) who will have responsibility for delivering high-quality analysis that supports the development of evidence-based policies and commercial frameworks, and will input into the development of health technology assessment methods and processes. The postholder will work closely with colleagues and senior stakeholders across MVA, clinical and pharmacy staff across NHS England, and the wider NHS, and with external stakeholders such as DHSC, NICE, and the MHRA. The Medicines Policy Analysis team engages in a wide range of analysis, including disease pathway modelling, strategic analysis to inform and evaluate medicines optimisation and efficiency opportunities, and forecasting of medicines spend to support NHS budget planning. It's expected that the post holder will also engage in matrix working to support some of these cross-cutting issues. About Us
The NHS England board has set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work. We will achieve this purpose by: Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities. Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential. Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values, and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care. Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation. If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit
NHS England . Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person. Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. NHS England holds a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route, you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website. Job Responsibilities
This advert has attached Assignment Briefs/information relating to roles currently vacant. However, please be aware that this recruitment may also be used to fill other positions that become vacant after the time of advert, for which Assignment Briefs or team information are not available. This will be limited to roles where the competencies to be assessed and requirements for the role are appropriately similar. Interviews for this role will take place in January 2025. Person Specification
Qualifications
Educated to Masters level in economics or an equivalent subject, or equivalent experience of working as an economist. Knowledge and Experience
Substantial experience of working as an economist in a public sector body, regulatory agency, consultancy, or other relevant organisation. Able to identify strategic areas where analysis can make a positive impact and to gain the confidence of policy leads to make use of technical expertise within their programmes. Experience of building effective cross-functional working relationships, including across professional boundaries, to drive organisational agenda. Skills, Capabilities & Attributes
Knowledge of, and experience applying, analytical frameworks and theoretical concepts from economics. Highly developed communication skills with the capability to analyse, review, and make sense of complex, sensitive, or contentious information across a diverse range of subjects. Ability to communicate specialist information clearly and with impact to a range of audiences. Ability to work flexibly across multiple projects and professional boundaries, managing own and others' work effectively including when working to tight and changing timescales. 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. Wellington Place, Leeds or Wellington House, London £62,215 to £72,293 a year (exclusive of London Weighting) Contract
Permanent Working Pattern
Full-time Reference Number
990-TD-D&A-6816748-E Job Locations
NHS England Office in Leeds/London Wellington Place, Leeds or Wellington House, London
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