Data Scientist

Production and deployment of advanced statistical, analytical, and models-based solutions for defined workstreams that support system priorities. Work under direction to support colleagues where specialist modelling and analytical input is required. Advise on innovative opportunities and support strategic commissioning leads to maximise the use of quantitative techniques and approaches. Communicate complex information and analysis, concisely conveying results and insights from sophisticated quantitative methods to a wide range of non-technical internal and external stakeholders. Participate in external networks, including national and regional Population Health Management groups and learned societies such as the Operational Research Society, to share best practice and keep up to date with the latest approaches. Contribute to growth and seasonality components in the setting of activity plans between the ICB and acute providers as part of the annual planning cycle, and in support of ad hoc modelling requirements in relation to acute or other provider contracts throughout the year. Support the training and development in quantitative approaches and visualisation methods within the Data and Analytics team.