Senior Data Scientist

This senior post sits in the Data Science team of the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board, supporting the new South West Secure Data Environment. The post-holder leads analysis that turns linked patient-level data into tools and insights for regional planners. Alongside this, the role carries out novel research to fill gaps in the academic literature. Applicants need a quantitative degree and strong applied modelling skills; NHS experience is not required.

What the job involves

• Lead analytical work for the South West region using Secure Data Environment data
• Carry out novel analysis and research within a regional collaborative effort
• Develop innovative, scalable analytical tools across regional healthcare systems
• Produce high-quality analysis giving actionable insights to planners and decision-makers
• Progress cutting-edge research to address gaps in the academic literature
• Work closely with Secure Data Environment colleagues in the ICB Data Science team
• Present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
• Negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues
• Lead training and development programmes for internal and external audiences
• Oversee and influence workloads and deliverables in other teams
• Liaise with lead analysts and stakeholders across multiple organisations to deliver the work programme
• Travel occasionally to sites around the South West

What’s required

Qualifications

• Master's-level education, or equivalent senior experience in a specialist area
• Degree-level qualification in a quantitative discipline
• Evidence of post-qualifying and continuing professional development

Registration & licences

• Membership of a relevant professional body

Experience

• Identifying and interpreting national policy and researching best practice
• Previous responsibility for a budget and working knowledge of financial processes

Skills & knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of the principles of mathematics and statistics
• Proven skill in specialist statistical software for modelling, analytics and visualisation
• Understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy
• Presenting complex concepts to large and influential groups
• Negotiating on difficult and controversial issues, including performance and change

Other

• Financial and staff management, including managing without direct line authority
• Commitment to equality of opportunity in working practices and management systems
• Intermediate Microsoft Office and keyboard skills
• Adaptability and the ability to cope with uncertainty and change
• Using initiative to make autonomous decisions on difficult issues

Nice to have

• Coding in statistical languages, especially R
• Experience or ability to facilitate training and development
• Project management experience using PRINCE2 or Managing Successful Projects

What’s offered

• Flexible working options, subject to at least 50% of time in the central Bristol office