Job summary
We are looking to recruit to a newSenior Data Scientistrole who has experience of NHS analytics with a strong commitment to using open-source solutions and reproducible analytical pipelines. We recognise that there is a skills gap to help analysts move in this direction and so the focus of this post is to lead, design, deliver and co-ordinate delivery of RAP and related training to internal and external stakeholders, via theMidlands Decision Support Network (MDSN)and theNHS-R Community.
The band offered will be dependent on experience.
Main duties of the job
Analytics in the NHS is on a transformational path, one that is well described within the Ben Goldacre review"Better, Broader, Safer: Using Health Data for Research and Analysis".The Strategy Unit is committed to staying at the forefront of NHS analytics and to ensure this we recognise the need to continue to develop and expand the skillset of our analytical teams.
There will also be opportunities for the post holder to contribute to data science and application development projects.
The post holder will be provided with all the opportunities you require to develop your skills and build your career, both through formal training and hands-on experience.
About us
The Strategy Unit is a specialist NHS team, based in Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit. We work with NHS and social care organisations, universities, charities, and government organisations to deliver clear thinking and applied analysis that improves decision-making, implementation, and results. Our basic proposition is simple: better evidence, better decisions, better outcomes.
The NHS and its partners face significant challenges, so our services are in high demand. The Strategy Unit covers all its costs through project funding which is driven by need and any surplus is recycled for public benefit. We host the Midlands Decision Support Networkhttps://www.midlandsdecisionsupport.nhs.uk/and the NHS-R Community (https://nhsrcommunity.com/)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be line managed byRachel Caswell(MDSN Training Coordinator) and work closely withProfessor Mohammed A Mohammed(who is the overall lead for Training and the NHS-R Community).
- Advocate for open-source solutions where appropriate and to provide advice and practical support to internal and external stakeholders in moving forward with open-source solutions and reproducible analytical pipelines.
- Contribute to policy and practice in the NHS-R Community and nationally, especially in data science training and competencies.
- To design, deliver and commission analytics related training programs for the MDSN which will include open-source solutions and reproducible analytical pipelines.
- To engage with the MDSN community and the NHS-R Community and support networking and related activities including hosting webinars, talks and discussion groups.
- To determine the training needs of analysts relating to open source and reproducible analytical pipelines other data science issues and develop a coordinated offer that addresses these needs, perhaps via an annual survey and on-going engagement with analysts in the MDSN, NHS-R and other networks.
- Provision of ad hoc training, advice and support to SU colleagues and MDSN members as well as other SU clients.
- Assist with leadership for NHS-R Community setting its strategic direction, enhancing its profile nationally and driving its development and growth
- Provide operational support to the NHS-R Community by being active on slack, twitter and other platforms
- To assist the leadership of the delivery of key NHS-R events including the annual NHSR conference, annual hack days, regular workshops or discussion forums and the NHS-R website.
- There will be some opportunity to undertake and support data science projects where appropriate
- To keep up to date with new developments in data science and develop ideas about the how to support the health services through innovative analyses or application development.
- In future it is likely that some line management responsibility may be required
Selection
We strongly value diversity within our workforce, and recognise that different people bring different perspectives, lived experience, ideas, and culture to the team. This difference brings with it great strengths, including diversity of thought and innovation.
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, faith and religion, disability, and age. Ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, disabled people and religious and faith groups are currently under-represented across the organisation, we would encourage applications from members of these groups.
We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're open to discussing flexible working options, provided we can balance your needs with those of our clients.
Please submit your application through the NHS Jobs portal. We recognise that this is not a straightforward process but unfortunately, we cant accept CVs. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process to accommodate your needs, feel free to contact Lorna Crofts (lorna.crofts@nhs.net) who will be happy to support you.
Shortlisting
5th - 7th October
Interview
Wednesday 19th October
Contact
If you have any queries relating to specific areas of our work or what its like to work at the Strategy Unit, please get in touch:strategy.unit@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be line managed byRachel Caswell(MDSN Training Coordinator) and work closely withProfessor Mohammed A Mohammed(who is the overall lead for Training and the NHS-R Community).
- Advocate for open-source solutions where appropriate and to provide advice and practical support to internal and external stakeholders in moving forward with open-source solutions and reproducible analytical pipelines.
- Contribute to policy and practice in the NHS-R Community and nationally, especially in data science training and competencies.
- To design, deliver and commission analytics related training programs for the MDSN which will include open-source solutions and reproducible analytical pipelines.
- To engage with the MDSN community and the NHS-R Community and support networking and related activities including hosting webinars, talks and discussion groups.
- To determine the training needs of analysts relating to open source and reproducible analytical pipelines other data science issues and develop a coordinated offer that addresses these needs, perhaps via an annual survey and on-going engagement with analysts in the MDSN, NHS-R and other networks.
- Provision of ad hoc training, advice and support to SU colleagues and MDSN members as well as other SU clients.
- Assist with leadership for NHS-R Community setting its strategic direction, enhancing its profile nationally and driving its development and growth
- Provide operational support to the NHS-R Community by being active on slack, twitter and other platforms
- To assist the leadership of the delivery of key NHS-R events including the annual NHSR conference, annual hack days, regular workshops or discussion forums and the NHS-R website.
- There will be some opportunity to undertake and support data science projects where appropriate
- To keep up to date with new developments in data science and develop ideas about the how to support the health services through innovative analyses or application development.
- In future it is likely that some line management responsibility may be required
Selection
We strongly value diversity within our workforce, and recognise that different people bring different perspectives, lived experience, ideas, and culture to the team. This difference brings with it great strengths, including diversity of thought and innovation.
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, faith and religion, disability, and age. Ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, disabled people and religious and faith groups are currently under-represented across the organisation, we would encourage applications from members of these groups.
We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're open to discussing flexible working options, provided we can balance your needs with those of our clients.
Please submit your application through the NHS Jobs portal. We recognise that this is not a straightforward process but unfortunately, we cant accept CVs. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process to accommodate your needs, feel free to contact Lorna Crofts (lorna.crofts@nhs.net) who will be happy to support you.
Shortlisting
5th - 7th October
Interview
Wednesday 19th October
Contact
If you have any queries relating to specific areas of our work or what its like to work at the Strategy Unit, please get in touch:strategy.unit@nhs.net
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters' level or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of designing and delivering modern data science related training in a healthcare setting. This will include open source languages such as R and reproducible analytical pipelines.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Expertise (more knowledge and skills than most others in this field) in using open source statistical programming languages (this must include R and Python is also desirable) in a healthcare environment
- Understands the principles and practicalities of open-source reproducible analytical pipelines
- Proficiency (more than competent) in designing and delivering technical training in R and associated technologies (eg version control software)
- Experience of managing the communication of the results of complex analysis
- Experience of the data science stack, the data and/ or analytics layer
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters' level or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of designing and delivering modern data science related training in a healthcare setting. This will include open source languages such as R and reproducible analytical pipelines.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Expertise (more knowledge and skills than most others in this field) in using open source statistical programming languages (this must include R and Python is also desirable) in a healthcare environment
- Understands the principles and practicalities of open-source reproducible analytical pipelines
- Proficiency (more than competent) in designing and delivering technical training in R and associated technologies (eg version control software)
- Experience of managing the communication of the results of complex analysis
- Experience of the data science stack, the data and/ or analytics layer
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).
