Insight and Evaluation Lead

We're looking for an experienced Insight and Evaluation Lead to help shape how we use insight and evaluation to improve services and outcomes for patients across the Trust. You'll act as a "researcher in residence", partnering with clinical, operational, improvement and digital teams to set evidence-based goals and measures, build theories of change, and deliver robust evaluations that drive learning and improvement., Lead the development and improvement of Trust-wide approaches to insight and evaluation, ensuring they are integrated, high quality and deliver practical impact.

Design and deliver meaningful evaluations (formative and summative), using mixed methods where appropriate, to understand outcomes, mechanisms of change and what works. Translate complex performance and clinical information into clear, compelling insight using data storytelling, dashboards and visualisations for senior leadership audiences. Work with operational and clinical teams to develop and deliver advanced analytics and AI-focused solutions, using agile ways of working (including Scrum Master responsibilities).

Lead and line manage the Insight and Evaluation team day-to-day, including work planning, performance, development and wellbeing. Build and maintain partnerships with universities and external evaluation/research networks, and lead dissemination of findings to a wide range of audiences. Provide expert advice to executives and senior leaders on data insight and evaluation, and deputise for the Head of Data Insights when required.

Ensure Information Governance and data protection requirements are met across all evaluation and insight activity., Please note that further communication from LSCFT will normally be to the email address given on the application form. You should also ensure that email addresses and telephone numbers are provided for your referees, to enable LSCFT to contact them. Please ensure that you read the person specification as your application will be measured against this document.

If you use AI to assist with your application, you must declare this. Undeclared use may result in withdrawal. Please ensure your application reflects your own skills and experiences. While AI tools can assist, they may produce generic or inaccurate content. We encourage you to provide personal examples that demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria. For all posts which require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check please be aware of the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice, a copy of which is available by logging on to the DBS website.

If the post is subject to DBS disclosure, a charge will be made to the successful candidate(s). Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, community, and physical health services for the populations we serve. As an integrated Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) delivers a comprehensive range of services, including: + Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults, including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, and forensic services with low and medium secure care.

+ Specialist mental health inpatient care for individuals with learning disabilities, alongside specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support. + Extensive community physical health and well-being services for children and adults, covering prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term condition management. The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,500 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites.

The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health, general nurses, children's nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers, as well as those specialising in learning disabilities and community physical health services.