L2 Practitioner

You can extract data from multiple sources for your work and can identify if the data is accurate and fit for purpose.
You can identify a broad range of data quality issues and perform data cleansing and consistency checks.
You understand the limitations of the systems, both human and digital, from which the data arises and incorporate summary statistics to clarify the meaning of the data and variations within it.
You review and update analysis production methods and documentation following any changes to data, processing or requirements and employ quality assurance techniques to ensure the validity of the results.
You identify problems arising from databases and processes and seek out remedies and preventative measures.
You plan ahead for further iterations of any analysis.
You apply data governance requirements, anonymisation protocols and follow all data security procedures as mandated.
You understand how to plot data visually to display snapshots, time series and variance and consistently select the most appropriate method.
You can support and develop practices and procedures describing the production of regular analyses and reports.
You are aware of the stringent data governance requirements in healthcare environments and can consistently apply data security procedures as directed locally and nationally.