Senior Data Analyst - Value-Based Care

🏢 ABOUT THE COMPANY

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) is a leading health insurance organisation in the United Kingdom, founded in 1854 with a mission to provide accessible and affordable healthcare services to its members. With over 1 million members, BCBS has established itself as a trusted and innovative healthcare provider, committed to improving the lives of its customers. Our company culture values empathy, teamwork, and excellence, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences. We continuously strive to provide the most comprehensive coverage and services.

🎯 ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Senior Data Analyst for Value-Based Care, you will be responsible for developing and implementing data-driven strategies to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify trends, analyse data, and optimise care pathways. Your expertise will help drive business decisions and inform policy development, contributing to the success of our Value-Based Care programme. You will report directly to the Director of Healthcare Analytics and have regular collaboration meetings with the Senior Leadership Team.

📋 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain complex data visualisations and reports to communicate insights to stakeholders.

• Design and implement data-driven models to predict healthcare outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Collaborate with clinical teams to integrate data analytics into clinical workflows and inform care decisions.

• Analyse large datasets to identify trends and patterns, and provide actionable recommendations.

• Develop and maintain data quality and governance standards to ensure data accuracy and reliability.

• Participate in process improvements to enhance data collection and analysis.

• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate data analytics solutions into our technology infrastructure.

• Provide data-driven insights to inform business decisions and policy development.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in healthcare data analytics.

• Mentor junior analysts to develop their skills and expertise.

✅ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in healthcare data analytics, with a focus on value-based care.

• Master's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science).

• Advanced expertise in data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and statistical programming languages (e.g., R, Python).

• Experience with healthcare data systems and electronic health records (EHRs).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex insights to non-technical stakeholders.

• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills, with experience working with cross-functional teams.

• Strong understanding of healthcare policy and value-based care models.

• Certification in data science or analytics (e.g., Certified Data Scientist, Certified Analytics Professional).

⭐ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with machine learning algorithms and predictive modelling.

• Familiarity with cloud-based data analytics platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).

• Knowledge of agile project management methodologies.

• Experience with data governance and quality standards.

💰 WHAT WE OFFER

At Blue Cross Blue Shield, we offer a competitive salary range of £50,000 - £80,000 per annum, plus a comprehensive benefits package, including private health insurance, a pension scheme, and 25 days' annual leave. We also offer a generous learning and development budget to support your professional growth and a flexible remote work policy that allows you to work from the comfort of your own home.

👥 ABOUT THE TEAM

You will be joining a talented and dedicated team of data analysts, healthcare experts, and IT professionals who are passionate about improving the lives of our members. Our team is diverse and collaborative, with a strong focus on knowledge sharing and continuous learning. Recent projects have included developing predictive models for patient readmission rates and integrating data analytics into our EHR system.

📨 HOW TO APPLY

If you are a motivated and analytical individual with a passion for healthcare data analytics, please submit your application, including your resume, cover letter, and portfolio of work. We aim to respond to all applications within 2 weeks.

📋 Job Details

Job Type	🌐 Remote
Location	Remote, GB
Address	1 Victoria Street, SW1H 0ET
Salary	GBP 50,000 – 80,000 / year
Industry	General
Company	Blue Cross Blue Shield
Valid Until	2026-09-13

📨 How to Apply

Submit your updated CV and a brief cover letter to Blue Cross Blue Shield. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of applying.