Senior Data Scientist

_nology; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Collaborative culture

Upskilling opportunities

Dedicated support

Job summary

_nology is recruiting a Senior Data Scientist to drive data-informed decisions across healthcare programmes. The role offers remote working with periodic in-person team meetings across the UK and opportunities to shape data-driven decision-making at the programme and Leadership level.

You will transform complex datasets into actionable insights, build statistical models, and collaborate with stakeholders to translate business challenges into analytical solutions that improve service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Leading complex data analysis to generate actionable insights and support strategic decision-making
• Applying advanced statistical techniques including hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and time-series modelling
• Developing and optimising advanced SQL queries to analyse large and complex datasets
• Using Python for data wrangling, analysis, modelling, and automation
• Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities through the analysis of healthcare and operational data
• Creating compelling visualisations and reports to communicate findings to a range of audiences
• Working closely with stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate them into analytical solutions
• Influencing decision-making through evidence-based recommendations and strategic insight
• Leading analytical projects and ensuring delivery against agreed objectives and timelines
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues to encourage continuous learning and development
• Ensuring analytical outputs meet quality assurance and governance standards
• Driving continuous improvement in analytical methodologies, tools, and best practices

Job description

Senior Data Scientist | Drive Innovation Through Data | Remote Working Available

Level: Mid-Level

Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience in a Data Scientist or similar analytical role

Location: Anywhere in UK- Must be happy to work remotely, with occasional office site visits for team meetings.

About the Role

We're partnering with an organisation delivering impactful healthcare programmes and are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to help shape data-driven decision-making across the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for a data professional who enjoys transforming complex datasets into meaningful insights that drive real-world outcomes. You'll work with key stakeholders across programmes and leadership teams, providing analytical expertise that supports strategic decisions and improves service delivery.

As a member of the team, you'll ensure high-quality analytical delivery while helping to develop analytical capability and best practices across the organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you'll be responsible for:

• Leading complex data analysis to generate actionable insights and support strategic decision-making
• Applying advanced statistical techniques including hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and time-series modelling
• Developing and optimising advanced SQL queries to analyse large and complex datasets
• Using Python for data wrangling, analysis, modelling, and automation
• Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities through the analysis of healthcare and operational data
• Creating compelling visualisations and reports to communicate findings to a range of audiences
• Working closely with stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate them into analytical solutions
• Influencing decision-making through evidence-based recommendations and strategic insight
• Leading analytical projects and ensuring delivery against agreed objectives and timelines
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues to encourage continuous learning and development
• Ensuring analytical outputs meet quality assurance and governance standards
• Driving continuous improvement in analytical methodologies, tools, and best practices

  To be successful in this role, you'll need:

  • A minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Data Scientist or in a similar analytics-focused role
  • Strong expertise in advanced analytics and statistical techniques
  • Advanced SQL development skills
  • Advanced Python skills, including data wrangling and analysis
  • Experience analysing and interpreting complex datasets
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities
  • Experience presenting complex findings in a clear and engaging way
  • Experience leading projects, workstreams, or analytical initiatives
  • Eligibility to work in the UK

  These aren't essential, but they're a bonus:

  • Experience using data visualisation tools such as Power BI
  • Understanding of data governance, quality assurance, and analytical best practice frameworks
  • Experience delivering insights within complex programme or transformation environments

  What We Offer

  • Competitive Salary: With a range of benefits, complemented by ongoing training, mentorship, and career progression opportunities within a collaborative team environment.
  • Career growth: Work on real client projects and build a strong foundation for your future.
  • Collaborative culture: Be part of a team that values learning and innovation.
  • Upskilling opportunities: Access to training programs to boost your technical skills.
  • Dedicated support: A manager onsite and ongoing mentoring from _nology.