Job summary
We are seeking a motivated data scientist
with the ability to influence and apply their learning to mental health, the
post will have strong ties to Exeter University's PenCHORD to enable regular
professional development and collaboration.
Devon Partnership NHS Trust's ambition
is to develop information approaches to support care and clinical practice with data science being a key strategic
priority. This post is to lead and build the data science
and operational research capability of the Trust.
The successful candidate will be
joining us at an exciting time within a newly transformed Data and Analytics team
and will provide opportunity to influence improvements in mental health and
learning disability care across the Devon Integrated Care System. The post will lead in building data science capability within DPT.
Working with technical, operational
and clinical teams, they will have a good range of understanding in data
science techniques. It will be
essential to have experience using such tools as, excel, R, Python, SQL
Queries, Power BI and other reporting tools.
This is a
fantastic opportunity for a motivated data scientist to apply their learning to
mental health, with plenty of opportunity for system working. Excellent communication skills are required.
Main duties of the job
Be
responsible for delivering data science projects alongside stakeholders.
Lead
in the data science strategy across the Trust.
Develop
and deploy intelligent modelling and predictive systems using advance
techniques and programming such as R and Python.
Continually devevlop own skills and the Data & Analytics team's skills to ensure data science becomes embedded.
Promote
data science across the trust and local community and build relationships to
provide the best data science solutions possible.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is responsible for providing a specialist modelling and
analytics service
The post holder
will lead on data science, modelling and analytics projects and/or input
to operational research, being the team
specialist in coding techniques such as R & Python.
The post holder will pro-actively identify opportunities through the use
of data science, analytics or modelling, calling on awareness of cutting-edge
academic approaches as well as their own exploratory investigations.
To lead project
work in the field of Data Science
The post holder
will be an experienced Data Scientist and will be involved in prioritisation,
definition and interpretation of customers requirements, expert analysis, user
support, team working skills and system design and development opportunities in
line with the Trusts objectives
To continuously use and develop robust quality checks and
documentation to ensure efficiency and quality of information.
To support
development of rich data visualisation using industry tools.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is responsible for providing a specialist modelling and
analytics service
The post holder
will lead on data science, modelling and analytics projects and/or input
to operational research, being the team
specialist in coding techniques such as R & Python.
The post holder will pro-actively identify opportunities through the use
of data science, analytics or modelling, calling on awareness of cutting-edge
academic approaches as well as their own exploratory investigations.
To lead project
work in the field of Data Science
The post holder
will be an experienced Data Scientist and will be involved in prioritisation,
definition and interpretation of customers requirements, expert analysis, user
support, team working skills and system design and development opportunities in
line with the Trusts objectives
To continuously use and develop robust quality checks and
documentation to ensure efficiency and quality of information.
To support
development of rich data visualisation using industry tools.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate degree in management science, operational research, analytics, data science or similar discipline,
- formal training in data modelling or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience working as an Information Analyst or equivalent experience in a role which is focused on data science and analysis
- Knowledge of machine learning techniques, simulation, optimisation and advanced multivariate statistics
- Experience of analysing, processing, and modelling data.
- Experience in developing decision-analytic models in relation to healthcare and public health problems, particularly involving interactive working with clinicians and policy makers to address emerging aspects of a policy decision
- Experience of using Free and Open Source frameworks.
- Proficiency in one or more computer programming language (preference for R, or Python)
- Understanding of and significant experience of relational databases
- Experience of SQL Server including SQL query writing skills
Desirable
- Understanding of Mental Health issues
- Project management and planning skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate degree in management science, operational research, analytics, data science or similar discipline,
- formal training in data modelling or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience working as an Information Analyst or equivalent experience in a role which is focused on data science and analysis
- Knowledge of machine learning techniques, simulation, optimisation and advanced multivariate statistics
- Experience of analysing, processing, and modelling data.
- Experience in developing decision-analytic models in relation to healthcare and public health problems, particularly involving interactive working with clinicians and policy makers to address emerging aspects of a policy decision
- Experience of using Free and Open Source frameworks.
- Proficiency in one or more computer programming language (preference for R, or Python)
- Understanding of and significant experience of relational databases
- Experience of SQL Server including SQL query writing skills
Desirable
- Understanding of Mental Health issues
- Project management and planning skills
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
