Statistician II

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service organization in Bristol seeks a skilled statistician to conduct analyses related to organ and tissue donation. The role involves advising various health professionals and conducting statistical reporting. Candidates should hold a degree or postgraduate qualification in statistics and have experience using software such as SAS or R. This role is part of a team dedicated to improving health outcomes and making a difference across the UK.

Benefits

Opportunity to contribute to meaningful work

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Qualifications

• Experience in statistical analysis and summarizing data.
• Ability to report results to various stakeholders.
• Advisory role on statistical issues related to organ donation.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out statistical analyses of data.
• Reporting results to NHSBT and Health Department staff.
• Advising on the design and execution of project work.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data reporting

Statistical software (SAS, R, Python, Stata)

Communication skills

Education

Degree in a statistical subject

Postgraduate qualification in a statistical subject

Tools

SAS

R

Python

Stata

Job description

At NHSBT we stand for hope. We stand for life. We stand for helping people do something extraordinary, saving and improving the lives of others. Are you ready to play your part? The Statistics and Clinical Research group of NHSBT is responsible for the design and analysis of studies in organ and tissue donation and transplantation, blood donation and transfusion medicine. The group incorporates the NHSBT Clinical Trials Unit, which is responsible for the design, conduct and analysis of clinical trials in all areas of NHSBTs activity. The analysis and interpretation of results informs decision-making on developments in donation, transplantation and transfusion, the clinical care of donors and patients, and equity of access to treatment. NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is a Special Health Authority within the NHS, responsible for optimising the supply of blood, organs, plasma and tissues and raising the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of blood and transplant services. This post is an opportunity for someone with a degree or postgraduate qualification in a statistical subject to be involved in extremely rewarding work using a broad range of statistical skills.

• Carrying out statistical analyses of data arising from audits and other studies in blood, organ and tissue donation, organ transplantation and transfusion medicine.
• Reporting results to other staff in NHSBT, specialist advisory groups, the Department of Health, clinical staff in blood and transplantation services and other interested parties.
• Undertaking statistical analyses for projects and Advisory Group papers associated with organ donation and transplantation, which are overseen by senior staff, and contribute to the work of other areas of the service.
• Advising on the design, execution and statistical analyses for project work, clinical audits and research studies.
• Contributing to the preparation and writing of quality assurance procedures and protocols that ensure the work of Statistics and Clinical Research is maintained to appropriate standards.
• Advising NHSBT staff, members of the transplant community, and those working in blood donation and transfusion medicine, on statistical issues.
• Undertaking statistical analyses, including analyses of clinical outcome and prognostic factors, in response to requests from NHSBT staff, the board of NHSBT, the Departments of Health and other professionals in transplantation and blood services.
• Using the statistical package SAS or similar such as R, Python, Stata.

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you'll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.