Health Informatics Specialist / data Scientist

Main duties include:

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Essential criteria
- Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Experience applying statistical analysis and/or machine learning techniques to real-world datasets.
- Experience working with large, complex datasets and producing analytical outputs to support decision-making.
- Experience of working with NHS data and a sound understanding of information governance, data protection and cyber security requirements.
- Experience presenting analytical findings and recommendations to a variety of audiences, including senior stakeholders.
- Experience leading or contributing significantly to data science or analytics projects.
- Proficiency in one or more analytical programming languages, such as Python, R or SPSS.
- Ability to manage, cleanse, manipulate and interpret complex datasets.
- Knowledge of machine learning and data science frameworks.
- Proficiency in SQL and an understanding of relational databases.
- Ability to design, undertake and interpret advanced analytical work.
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience producing reports, dashboards, visualisations and presentations to support decision-making.
- Strong stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills.
- Innovative and proactive approach to problem solving and service improvement.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across professional boundaries.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional standards when handling patient information.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Motivated to improve patient outcomes and contribute to service innovation.
- Values and respects others and treats everyone as an individual.
- Demonstrates kindness, compassion and a commitment to patient-centred care.
- Works collaboratively and supports colleagues.
- Takes responsibility for their work and demonstrates a willingness to learn and embrace change.
- Takes pride in delivering a high-quality service and making a positive difference.

Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate qualification in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Health Informatics or a related subject.
- Experience of working with healthcare, clinical or patient-reported outcome (PROMs) datasets.
- Experience of working within NHS, academic or research environments.
- Experience of developing dashboards or deploying analytical models into operational use.
- Experience of Power BI or similar visualisation tools.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary clinical teams.

- We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
- We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!
- Flexible working,