Senior Data Scientist
NHS Central East ICBJob summary
The Senior Data Scientist is a senior technical specialist within the Strategic Value Unit, working across the integrated Strategic Value Unit and Population Health Unit function. The postholder will independently lead complex analytical projects using advanced data science methods to support strategic commissioning, population health management and evaluation.
Working within the professional standards and assurance arrangements established by the Lead Data Scientist, the postholder will develop robust analytical products, translate complex findings into practical insight and support their implementation. They will work across disciplines and contribute to peer review, reproducible practice, technical development and capability building.
Proposed Interview Dates: 19th - 20th November
Main duties of the job
The Senior Data Scientist will independently lead substantial analytical projects from problem definition and data specification through modelling, validation, interpretation, implementation and monitoring. They will select proportionate methods, work within established professional standards and ensure that findings are transparent, reproducible and appropriately interpreted.
The role will:
- lead complex analytical projects supporting strategic planning, commissioning, population health management and evaluation;
- apply appropriate advanced statistical, data science and operational research methods;
- develop, validate and implement analytical products, assessing performance, uncertainty, limitations and potential bias;
- apply established standards for reproducible programming, documentation, peer review and model lifecycle management;
- translate complex analysis into clear recommendations and support stakeholders to implement analytical products;
- contribute to technical supervision, shared analytical assets and development of data science capability.
About us
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We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.
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