Data Scientist

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Data Scientist to join a nationally renowned Data Science and Data Development Team. This innovative firm is seeking a candidate who can leverage the latest data technology to create insights and solve complex business problems. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive team focused on enhancing healthcare outcomes through data-driven solutions. If you are passionate about healthcare and possess strong leadership and collaborative skills, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the field of data science.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Annual leave allowance

Health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering data science projects and innovative solutions.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality data science solutions to improve patient care.
• Work collaboratively within a diverse team to drive operational efficiency.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Continuous Professional Development

Leadership

Storytelling

Education

Degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence

Natural Language Processing

Job description

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

About

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate, and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Key details

Location

Site: Turnpike House
Address: 631 Eccles New Road
Town: Salford
Postcode: M50 1SY
Major / Minor Region: Manchester

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly

Grade: Band 6

Specialty

Main area: Data Science

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Data Scientist to join a nationally renowned Data Science and Data Development Team as part of the recently revamped Data & Analytics function.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive team that utilises the latest data technology to create insight and solve business problems.

Candidates who display exceptional competencies in collaborative, multi-disciplinary working and strong leadership characteristics will be considered alongside technical competencies in machine learning, artificial intelligence and natural language processing.

Advert

The Data Scientist role will support the Data Science Manager and the Data Development Team managers in delivering a nationally renowned data function. The role will be responsible for delivering high quality, novel and innovative data science solutions and taking advantage of the organisation’s high-quality data assets. You will experiment, develop, communicate, and deploy solutions and insights to drive improvements in patient care, operational efficiency, research, and healthcare outcomes.

The role is multi-disciplinary by nature and there is an expectation that successful candidates will be collaborative, innovative and display strong inclusive leadership characteristics.

Person specification

Skills

Essential criteria

• Attitude and values consistent with organisation
• Understands value of collaboration
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Displays passion for healthcare and understands why we are here
• Excellent communication and storytelling
• Understands the value of research

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience delivering projects
• Clear Leadership style and experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Technical knowledge consistent with that of a Data Scientist

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Prajwal Khairnar
Job title: Senior Data Scientist
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 0161 624 0420