Job summary
We are looking for two highly motivated Research Data Analysts to join us in the rapidly expanding Data & AI team within the Research and development department at Southampton General Hospital.The role of a Specialist Data Analyst in our team offers numerous opportunities for development and professional growth.
Proficiency in SQL is essential as part of our technology stack.
This post forms part of a team created to support the delivery of the Southampton Emerging Therapies and Technologies (SETT) Centre. As part of SETT, the Data & AI team works to drive future transformation in patient care through the streamlined extraction of high-quality data at scale, and the application of state-of-the-art analytical techniques to drive research.
By developing a data landscape friendly to research, we aim to expand Trustwide research capacity and improve patient outcomes by helping to shape the future of medicine. This is a creative and rapidly evolving unit within the hospital's R&D environment, and successful candidates will have the exciting opportunity to help shape its direction and long-term aims.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHAT YOULL DO
The Data & AI team works closely with Research and development to support clinical and academic researchers. The team collaborate with groups working within a variety of speciality domains across the hospital and university. These range from national collaborations to drive big data research efforts across the NHS, to the in-house development of novel and experimental tools to streamline data analytics, to tackling significant operational challenges such as complex discharges and patient flow through the deployment of machine learning algorithms.Working closely with other analysts and data scientists in the team, you will:
Develop automated SQL extraction pipelines to produce high-quality datasets for research projects, from cohort identification to transformation and standardisation of results Support the teams aims to expand research capacity within the hospital Work collaboratively with healthcare practitioners, academics, operational teams, and research groups Support the teams efforts to develop in-house, innovative tools to streamline data research, and help to direct the teams longer-term aims
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR The following skills and experience would position a candidate well for this role: Educated to degree level in a numerate or scientific discipline, with demonstrable working experience of a critical and analytical approach to problem-solving Proficiency in SQL, and experience working with large clinical or commercial databases At least two years experience in a statistical, research, or analytical role (either commercial or health-related), including experience working with sensitive data Experience in a client-facing environment with good interpersonal and communication skills, and experience in active collaboration within a larger team A desire to continue developing data science skills from the wider teams combined expertise, including Python, statistics, and machine learning.
At UHS we are committed to providing a flexible working environment. We believe that it benefits everyone if we achieve a positive work-life balance. Whether you are balancing family, study or your well-being with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
Were proud to have been voted in the Top Five Acute Trusts for our commitment to supporting our staff to achieve work-life balance.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and offer a generous pension scheme and life insurance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHAT YOULL DO
The Data & AI team works closely with Research and development to support clinical and academic researchers. The team collaborate with groups working within a variety of speciality domains across the hospital and university. These range from national collaborations to drive big data research efforts across the NHS, to the in-house development of novel and experimental tools to streamline data analytics, to tackling significant operational challenges such as complex discharges and patient flow through the deployment of machine learning algorithms.Working closely with other analysts and data scientists in the team, you will:
Develop automated SQL extraction pipelines to produce high-quality datasets for research projects, from cohort identification to transformation and standardisation of results Support the teams aims to expand research capacity within the hospital Work collaboratively with healthcare practitioners, academics, operational teams, and research groups Support the teams efforts to develop in-house, innovative tools to streamline data research, and help to direct the teams longer-term aims
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR The following skills and experience would position a candidate well for this role: Educated to degree level in a numerate or scientific discipline, with demonstrable working experience of a critical and analytical approach to problem-solving Proficiency in SQL, and experience working with large clinical or commercial databases At least two years experience in a statistical, research, or analytical role (either commercial or health-related), including experience working with sensitive data Experience in a client-facing environment with good interpersonal and communication skills, and experience in active collaboration within a larger team A desire to continue developing data science skills from the wider teams combined expertise, including Python, statistics, and machine learning.
At UHS we are committed to providing a flexible working environment. We believe that it benefits everyone if we achieve a positive work-life balance. Whether you are balancing family, study or your well-being with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
Were proud to have been voted in the Top Five Acute Trusts for our commitment to supporting our staff to achieve work-life balance.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and offer a generous pension scheme and life insurance.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Educated to degree standard in a numerate discipline or equivalent experience relevant to the role
- Evidence of continued professional development relevant to the role
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- At least two years' experience in a statistical or data analysis role.
- Experience of corporate databases and multi-user environments for reporting, being able to demonstrate the use of these databases/ software to create reports and provide information.
- Experience of report writing and analysis reporting and able to adjust approach dependant on the audience.
- Advanced MS Excel skills including macros
- Experience of working with SQL
- Knowledge/ experience of NHS information requirements such as reporting data sets and standards; Information Governance
- Experience of working with BI tools such as Power BI or QlikView
Desirable
- Experience of working with industry standard programming tools such as Python / R
- Experience of working in the R&D landscape
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Educated to degree standard in a numerate discipline or equivalent experience relevant to the role
- Evidence of continued professional development relevant to the role
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- At least two years' experience in a statistical or data analysis role.
- Experience of corporate databases and multi-user environments for reporting, being able to demonstrate the use of these databases/ software to create reports and provide information.
- Experience of report writing and analysis reporting and able to adjust approach dependant on the audience.
- Advanced MS Excel skills including macros
- Experience of working with SQL
- Knowledge/ experience of NHS information requirements such as reporting data sets and standards; Information Governance
- Experience of working with BI tools such as Power BI or QlikView
Desirable
- Experience of working with industry standard programming tools such as Python / R
- Experience of working in the R&D landscape
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
