Data Scientist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London is seeking a DRE Data Scientist to assist in data analysis and development of analytical tools. The role involves working with clinical and operational teams to enhance data-driven insights and improve hospital processes. Candidates should have a strong background in programming and data analytics, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience of programming tools such as R, Python, SQL for analytics.
• Educated to degree level in a computer science or relevant subject.

Responsibilities

• Develop, run and maintain analytics pipelines and data solutions.
• Engage with partner hospitals to solve analytical business problems.

Skills

R

Python

SQL

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in computer science or relevant subject

Post graduate qualification or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

OHDSI OMOP

Job description

Job summary

As a DRE Data Scientist, the post holder will assist the DRE team in the analyses and development of analytical tools utilising GOSH electronic patient record (EPR) data and data from other sources. As a core member of the DRE, the post holder will work with partner project teams (clinical and non-clinical) to explore clinical and operational processes in the hospital using data-driven methods to gather and disseminate insights through meetings and reports. As part of the role, the data scientist is also involved in providing data, analytics, and statistical support to those in the Trust conducting research projects as part of the DRE Open Support sessions.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work on the development and use of common data models such as the OHDSI OMOP to support the Senior Data Scientist and Data Engineering colleagues working on clinical research and operational analytics across multiple sites both in the UK and abroad, leveraging our research and federated analytics platforms. They will also work to continuously improve current DRE processes surrounding reproducible analytical pipelines (RAP), analytical reporting and workflows, and work to improve their skills and knowledge to deepen their involvement in the hospital and research community.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Details Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inclusive pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

271-R&I-7181030

Job locations

DRIVE, Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Level 1, 40 Bernard Street, WC1N 1LE, London

London

WC1N 1LE

Job description Job responsibilities

Analytics

• Develop, run and maintain analytics pipelines and data solutions to support clinical and operational research in the Trust;
• Engage with the partner hospitals and stakeholders including partner project teams and operational experts to understand analytical aspects of business problems and identify how data can be used to help solve these problems;
• Liaise with collaborators to optimise the use of GOSHs research infrastructure for data analytics/ science tasks;
• Provide help and guidance to researchers in the hospital as part of DRE Open Support sessions, mainly advising on data wrangling, analysis and statistical interpretation;
• Provide assistance in the ongoing development and documentation utilising GOSHs OHDSI OMOP data, and ongoing sustainability goals of Common Data Model (CDM) use in the NHS;
• Manipulate data and/or run and collate reports or other documentation as required for DRE management and the groups that oversee the DRE;
• Develop solutions that are consistent with and complement development work across the data professionals in DRIVE;

For more and for the person specification, please see the job description and person specification document.

Job description Job responsibilities

Analytics

• Develop, run and maintain analytics pipelines and data solutions to support clinical and operational research in the Trust;
• Engage with the partner hospitals and stakeholders including partner project teams and operational experts to understand analytical aspects of business problems and identify how data can be used to help solve these problems;
• Liaise with collaborators to optimise the use of GOSHs research infrastructure for data analytics/ science tasks;
• Provide help and guidance to researchers in the hospital as part of DRE Open Support sessions, mainly advising on data wrangling, analysis and statistical interpretation;
• Provide assistance in the ongoing development and documentation utilising GOSHs OHDSI OMOP data, and ongoing sustainability goals of Common Data Model (CDM) use in the NHS;
• Manipulate data and/or run and collate reports or other documentation as required for DRE management and the groups that oversee the DRE;
• Develop solutions that are consistent with and complement development work across the data professionals in DRIVE;

For more and for the person specification, please see the job description and person specification document.

Person Specification Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential

• Educated to degree level in a computer science, mathematical, science-based or relevant subject
• Maths and English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent qualification
• IT qualification in MS Office or equivalent experience

GOSH Culture and Values Essential

• Our Always values ? Always welcoming ? Always helpful ? Always expert ? Always one team

Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential

• Post graduate qualification or equivalent relevant experience

Desirable

• Project management foundation level or relevant experience

Experience/Knowledge Essential

• Experience of programming tools such as R, Python, SQL for analytics and dashboarding
• Sound knowledge of operational workflows and processes within a hospital environment
• Experience working under a tight information governance regime including strict separation of resources and the management of Personally Identifiable Information/other sensitive data
• Experience of working with teams to operationalise data driven solutions
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience working with healthcare-specific data models in data transformation and analyses (e.g. transformation into OMOP)

Desirable

• Experience of project management and/or version control (e.g. git, agile development, issue tracking)
• Experience of using data analytics in academic research projects
• Experience of federated analytics in a health care setting

Skills/Abilities Essential

• Excellent organisational and planning skills, including prioritising to achieve deadlines under pressure and with frequent interruptions
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex information to staff at all levels

Desirable

• Skills in developing dashboards/interactive data summaries

GOSH Culture and Values Essential

• Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
• Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Person Specification Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential

• Educated to degree level in a computer science, mathematical, science-based or relevant subject
• Maths and English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent qualification
• IT qualification in MS Office or equivalent experience

GOSH Culture and Values Essential

• Our Always values ? Always welcoming ? Always helpful ? Always expert ? Always one team

Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential

• Post graduate qualification or equivalent relevant experience

Desirable

• Project management foundation level or relevant experience

Experience/Knowledge Essential

• Experience of programming tools such as R, Python, SQL for analytics and dashboarding
• Sound knowledge of operational workflows and processes within a hospital environment
• Experience working under a tight information governance regime including strict separation of resources and the management of Personally Identifiable Information/other sensitive data
• Experience of working with teams to operationalise data driven solutions
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience working with healthcare-specific data models in data transformation and analyses (e.g. transformation into OMOP)

Desirable

• Experience of project management and/or version control (e.g. git, agile development, issue tracking)
• Experience of using data analytics in academic research projects
• Experience of federated analytics in a health care setting

Skills/Abilities Essential

• Excellent organisational and planning skills, including prioritising to achieve deadlines under pressure and with frequent interruptions
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex information to staff at all levels

Desirable

• Skills in developing dashboards/interactive data summaries

GOSH Culture and Values Essential

• Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
• Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

DRIVE, Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Level 1, 40 Bernard Street, WC1N 1LE, London

London

WC1N 1LE

Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

DRIVE, Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Level 1, 40 Bernard Street, WC1N 1LE, London

London

WC1N 1LE

Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)