role	role_level	band	skill	skill_source	pcf_reference	esco_reference	expected_level	expected_level_number	expected_level_description	self_rating	manager_rating	gap	evidence	development_action
Business analyst	Lead business analyst	8a	Adapting to delivery methodologies	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/32db65d3-5ef3-43eb-9bf8-752c9cf0b22e; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/bec4359e-cb92-468f-a997-8fb28e32fba9	practitioner	3	You can: - determine the approach for your role within the team's delivery methodology - define and agree the scope of delivery for your role within a multidisciplinary team - negotiate and agree delivery priorities with the team and relevant stakeholders - clearly communicate the value of iterative delivery and realising benefits early					
Business analyst	Lead business analyst	8a	Business and user acceptance testing	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/85f46538-ae70-498a-bfbc-b8ddafe96c7d; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/913e7e83-b8f8-4574-b1ca-1b38f3fd974a	practitioner	3	You can: - advise others how to ensure appropriate test coverage, data and scenarios, in line with acceptance criteria - analyse business risk and impacts of defects so that appropriate action can be taken to enable business acceptance - provide assurance on the suitability, business readiness and viability of delivered solutions					
Business analyst	Lead business analyst	8a	Business modelling	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/98301d4a-2cc3-439d-8d7f-0b6ac76302bb; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/6a7792a9-888a-46ad-afc9-2c0d94c8fde6; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/3c1cbc5e-2220-4f45-bcc8-3d52c8c9cae0	expert	4	You can: - set standards for business modelling, including for the elicitation of appropriate information - assess the effectiveness of modelling techniques to enable continuous improvement - coach others in business modelling, leading the creation of models when appropriate - use business modelling outcomes to anticipate and influence decision making and strategy development					
Business analyst	Lead business analyst	8a	Business process improvement	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/75b30aeb-34c0-40f4-b77d-271d75a98b14; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/958b8802-ec3e-4813-97f7-6c8f48610dbd; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/56042303-972b-41be-9310-58467599ff7e	expert	4	You can: - lead the identification of large-scale opportunities to deliver business performance improvements - set the direction for analysis, design and evaluation of business process improvements, including methods, tools and standards - set the direction for design, execution and assessment of business process tests and usability evaluations - coach others in designing, testing, implementing and assessing business process improvements					
Business analyst	Lead business analyst	8a	Change, benefits and adoption analysis	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/3c03ee71-4a23-448f-b79e-81fd75d27dca; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/17c9a790-5664-4673-8237-c4cf3c5a8da5; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/48b68726-0fd6-4e03-a5eb-82236516ee7a	expert	4	You can: - influence strategic decisions by challenging whether proposed change is likely to deliver real and evidenced value - work with the business and other professions to influence approaches for change adoption, business readiness and benefits management - position business analysis as a discipline that improves business readiness, adoption and outcomes					
Business analyst	Lead business analyst	8a	Context, problem and option analysis	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/9714735d-6f60-440b-bdbc-aaf45ebcbe78; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/55514865-3066-4abd-86a9-dbe45a440882; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/07e51c60-763a-4335-b4ec-70a15f66d328	expert	4	You can: - advise on approaches to options analysis, feasibility and impact assessments to ensure best practice is followed - ensure all streams of work align to the organisation's strategic context and goals - advise on how the organisation can use business analysis skills to add value - guide tactical decision making and influence strategic plans in a changing environment					
Business analyst	Lead business analyst	8a	Defining and managing business needs, user needs and requirements	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/b04f377b-ee80-4b38-aca1-19d266a23b17; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/ddfe79e2-c2e3-4ba7-9bdf-3820b4f75b54; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/a8797f21-1af0-4c5e-98ca-bf1442929363	expert	4	You can: - set standards for defining and managing complex or large-scale business and user needs - use business and user needs to ensure proposed solutions align with organisational strategy - provide guidance and recommendations to ensure needs are traceable and managed - influence the prioritisation of needs, enabling tactical solutions and long-term strategic decision making					
Business analyst	Lead business analyst	8a	Digital and data systems analysis	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/3f86173d-e101-4fcd-934f-ff9de29c081c; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/7adb8473-bcc6-4ff8-9850-76d945d40092	expert	4	You can: - set the direction for the analysis of systems to align to business capabilities and strategy - set the direction for analysing and communicating system changes and the effect of change on stakeholders - work with other technical specialists to set and iterate standards for system and data modelling and documentation					
Business analyst	Lead business analyst	8a	Stakeholder relationship management	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/1af2db15-2af9-44dd-9639-bf1fc69d4c34; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/eade4171-3d57-4fb2-9518-44d5a1da4ff5	expert	4	You can: - direct the stakeholder relationship strategy for your teams - ensure stakeholder's objectives are set and support teams to meet them - influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders to resolve issues and enable progress					
Business analyst	Lead business analyst	8a	User experience insight analysis	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/465e7c78-cd26-4503-a5ca-40009e807705; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/be0ff6d8-5e61-4021-9c89-e40cf0b75cc6; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/89ba58e8-a67e-4d2b-ad42-6acab25c241b	practitioner	3	You can: - synthesise insights from multiple appropriate sources of evidence to provide a holistic understanding of user experience - identify patterns, root causes, and opportunities for improvement across journeys - ensure user experience insights are clearly linked to requirements, priorities, and design decisions - identify priorities for improving user experience, taking into consideration business and technical constraints					
Business analyst	Lead business analyst	8a	Understanding health and care services	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/9b63d92b-5a3a-46b0-b2ba-c98b39ea5aaf; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/6c252ea9-e7df-4f82-8035-7d7ee742ff0e	practitioner	3	You can: - analyse how a service fits into care pathways across organisations - work with clinicians, care staff, and patients to shape digital services - explain the effect of digital decisions on care, safety, and staff workload 					
Business analyst	Lead business analyst	8a	Clinical risk management	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/47d491a9-f7c0-4b13-a10f-983d3aa0113e; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/4913d0c0-133a-4c46-aac3-f5d4989a982e	practitioner	3	You can: - lead hazard identification and risk assessment for a product or change - write and maintain hazard logs and clinical safety case reports - agree risk controls with product teams and check that they work - advise teams on applying clinical risk management standards 					
Business analyst	Lead business analyst	8a	Information governance and data protection	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/a4346013-a967-4a58-a533-6b32ad1364c5; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/51ece34f-c24e-4183-9bf4-9b6f28748aec; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/097c6a36-f031-4d3e-b5c1-62d6ffcb430b	practitioner	3	You can: - lead data protection impact assessments and information sharing agreements - advise teams on lawful basis, consent, confidentiality, and retention - investigate incidents and recommend improvements 					
Business analyst	Lead business analyst	8a	Health data interoperability	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/4f5c1208-62fd-4e5a-a51e-306c06947e11; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/d70701ca-d3be-44cb-963e-8e7142555144	practitioner	3	You can: - design and build integrations using FHIR, HL7 version 2, and messaging patterns - write and profile FHIR resources and implementation guides - resolve complex mapping and data quality issues between systems 					
Business analyst	Lead business analyst	8a	Clinical terminology and classification	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/2806260f-6399-4add-8f11-070141423f9d; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/49812c2d-3a36-4be8-bd41-8c0be3db7c6d	working	2	You can: - find and use the right codes for a data item or form - use terminology browsers and reference sets 					
Business analyst	Lead business analyst	8a	People management	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/339ac029-066a-4985-9f9d-b3d7c8fea0bb; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/add39442-b8ca-4412-8156-391db53b0c5d	practitioner	3	You can: - line manage a team, setting objectives and running appraisals - support wellbeing and manage attendance, performance, and conduct - plan the team's development and succession