Data Scientist
Job summary
Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Data Scientist to play a pivotal role in strengthening analytical capability across the Planned Care portfolio.
This is a newly created post designed to develop consistent, high-quality analytics, demand and capacity modelling, and performance reporting to support effective governance, operational management, and service improvement across Planned Care.
The postholder will work closely with operational, clinical and corporate colleagues to ensure data is used proactively to support decision-making, improve productivity and efficiency, and enable sustained service improvement. Professionally report to the Head of Data Science, with day-to-day priorities and workload directed by the Planned Care Performance and Transformation Lead.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will:
- Lead the development and application of demand and capacity modelling tools to support Planned Care services and RTT performance
- Regularly audit and maintain assurance for RTT and Cancer service data and performance
- Improve the consistency, quality and usability of performance reporting and analytics across the Health Board for Planned Care
- Support Planned Care operational teams to use data effectively for active governance, performance management and service improvement
- Work collaboratively with clinical, operational and managerial colleagues to interpret and present data in a way that supports improvement conversations and action
- Contribute to the development of information and data systems that enable monitoring, assurance and continuous improvement across Planned Care
- Act as a key link between Planned Care services and the central Data Science function, ensuring alignment with best practice analytical methods and corporate standards
- Support transformation by helping teams look at data in different and more rounded ways, moving beyond routine reporting to insight-driven improvement
The ability to speakWelsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
Regular onsite engagement is expected to support relationshipbuilding and effective service improvement reflecting the importance of collaboration and engagement within this role.
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape how data and analytics are used across Planned Care at Hywel Dda, supporting meaningful improvement and better outcomes for patients and staff. The postholder will be central to a growing focus on modern, improvementfocused analytics, working alongside established data science and improvement teams.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 18/06/2026
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
- Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent level of work experience
- Appropriate Management Qualification
Experience
- Experience of analysing and reporting of critical business information that is available for public scrutiny
- Experience in the use of modelling tools to develop and test future strategy options
- Experience in policy / service development and implementation
- Business case development
- Report writing
- Experience in presenting data to a wide range of people with varying degrees of understanding
- Interaction with managers at all levels
- Understanding of the benefits IM&T can bring to the NHS
- Expert knowledge of MS suite of applications Knowledge of the development and use of computer databases, SQL programming and query tools
- Knowledge of Value Based Health Care
Language Skills
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/