Health Informatics Specialist / data Scientist
Job summary
Join us at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and play a pivotal role in an exciting NHS England-funded innovation project. Working alongside clinicians, researchers and digital teams, you will use advanced analytics, machine learning and patient-reported outcome data (PROMs) to help transform Rheumatology services across Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire.
This is a unique opportunity to apply data science in a real-world healthcare setting, developing innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes, reduce waiting lists and increase service capacity. If you are passionate about using data, AI and digital innovation to make a tangible difference to patient care, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include:
- Leading the data science and analytical activity for an innovative Rheumatology project.
- Developing and applying statistical and machine learning models using clinical and patient-reported outcome (PROMs) data.
- Managing, analysing and interpreting complex healthcare datasets while maintaining high standards of data quality and information governance.
- Working collaboratively with clinicians, researchers, digital teams and IT colleagues to deliver data-driven solutions.
- Producing reports, dashboards and visualisations that support decision-making and service improvement.
- Providing specialist advice on analytics, artificial intelligence and data science methodologies.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working with complex datasets, strong skills in data analysis and programming, an ability to communicate complex information clearly to non-technical audiences, and a collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.
We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.
We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
- Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Postgraduate qualification in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Health Informatics or a related subject.
Knowledge and Experience
- Experience applying statistical analysis and/or machine learning techniques to real-world datasets.
- Experience working with large, complex datasets and producing analytical outputs to support decision-making.
- Experience of working with NHS data and a sound understanding of information governance, data protection and cyber security requirements.
- Experience presenting analytical findings and recommendations to a variety of audiences, including senior stakeholders.
- Experience leading or contributing significantly to data science or analytics projects.
- Experience of working with healthcare, clinical or patient-reported outcome (PROMs) datasets.
- Experience of working within NHS, academic or research environments.
Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in one or more analytical programming languages, such as Python, R or SPSS.
- Ability to manage, cleanse, manipulate and interpret complex datasets.
- Knowledge of machine learning and data science frameworks.
- Proficiency in SQL and an understanding of relational databases.
- Ability to design, undertake and interpret advanced analytical work.
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience producing reports, dashboards, visualisations and presentations to support decision-making.
- Strong stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills.
- Experience of developing dashboards or deploying analytical models into operational use.
- Experience of Power BI or similar visualisation tools.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary clinical teams.
Personal Qualities
- Innovative and proactive approach to problem solving and service improvement.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across professional boundaries.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional standards when handling patient information.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Motivated to improve patient outcomes and contribute to service innovation.
Values
- Values and respects others and treats everyone as an individual.
- Demonstrates kindness, compassion and a commitment to patient-centred care.
- Works collaboratively and supports colleagues.
- Takes responsibility for their work and demonstrates a willingness to learn and embrace change.
- Takes pride in delivering a high-quality service and making a positive difference.
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
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/