Senior Data Scientist

Job summary

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is a unique organisation that works to save and improve lives every day. We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist who is passionate about using data to drive meaningful change to join our Data Intelligence Programme. Sitting at the heart of our modernisation and transformation agenda, this role goes beyond traditional analysis leveraging advanced analytics and innovative data science techniques to unlock powerful insights that improve our services and patient outcomes. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will play a key role in shaping how we use data for prediction, optimising operations, and enhancing decision-making. Youll work with complex, high-impact datasets to develop models and solutions that support smarter, faster, and more proactive interventions across the organisation. The Data Intelligence Programme is a critical enabler of our ambitions to ensure blood stock resilience, improve clinical quality, and deliver more efficient, safe, inclusive, and resilient services. By transforming data into actionable intelligence, you will help provide our teams with timely, predictive, and trusted insights that drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Main duties of the job

Lead the development, delivery and continuous improvement of data analysis, modelling and reporting for the Blood Supply directorate.
Extract, integrate and analyse complex datasets using tools such as SQL, Python, Power BI and Excel.
Design and deliver dashboards, visualisations and statistical models to support operational and strategic decision-making.
Translate complex analytical findings into clear, meaningful insights for a wide range of audiences, including senior leaders. Provide expert advice and act as a subject matter expert on data analysis and interpretation.
Manage, coach and develop a team of analysts, supporting their performance and professional growth.
Support key projects and programmes by developing data solutions, monitoring progress, and evaluating impact.
Ensure data quality, governance and compliance with relevant legislation and organisational policies.
Work collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders to deliver high-quality, impactful insights.
Promote the use of data and analytics to drive continuous improvement and evidence-based decision making.

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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. Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever. You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Masters degree in a relevant numerate subject, or equivalent experience working at a similar level.
Advanced training or experience in data analysis and relevant software tools.
Evidence of continued professional development.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Experience

Essential

Strong data science expertise with the ability to analyse large, complex datasets and identify trends and insights.
Proven experience using tools such as SQL, Python and business intelligence platforms to extract, manipulate and visualise data.
Experience applying statistical and analytical techniques to support decision making.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly to a range of stakeholders.
Experience of managing or supporting staff, including coaching and performance development.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

Bristol Filton

Bristol

United Kingdom

BS34 7QH