R&I Data Scientist

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Data Scientist to join our Research and Innovation (R this may involve learning new skills as required and staying abreast of current technological developments. The post holder may be required to research user experience, conduct surveys, and analyse the results to support a process of continual improvement to give benefit to users and the trust. 10. Effectively communicate needs and technical limitations with both clients and colleagues. 11. Ensure data science solutions developed, documented and maintained by the team comply with, where applicable: Trust Standards, NHS Data Standards and General Data Protection Regulation legislation (GDPR) and that they are tested to a high standard before releasing for full business testing, and where applicable, clinical safety sign-off. Documentation will be suitable for the provision of on-going support. 12. The post holder will be required to implement policies for their own work area, and propose policy or service changes that impact beyond their own area of activity. 13. Ensure that all routine procedures are implemented and documented. The post holder will design and develop major data science solutions, coordinating and soliciting input from operational stakeholders and systems. They will also be responsible for the maintenance and development of data science solutions and systems that support customers and wider stakeholder groups, using relevant software and ensuring that such development conforms to NHS standards. 14. The post holder will be involved in the full software development lifecycle for data science solutions, products and systems developed. 15. The post holder will be required upon appointment to have substantial relevant experience of scripting and/ or software development pertinent to data science and may need to undertake additional training to achieve further competency and certification. 16. The post holder will collaborate in a formal system of change management to enable safe transition of information products and systems from design to operation. 17. The post holder will be required to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities and projects which impact across clinical and non-clinical areas e.g., the delivery of new data science solutions. Ability to manage expectations in a challenging environment, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines. 18. The post holder will be expected to provide technical guidance and training to others within and outside the team in areas of special expertise in order to facilitate knowledge exchange and mutual development. Advanced keyboard skills are required, with the additional ability to operate and interact with several complex systems at the same time. This may involve learning new skills as required and staying abreast of current technological developments. The post holder may be required to research user experience, conduct surveys, and analyse the results to support a process of continual improvement to give benefit to users and the trust. 19. Where suitable, seek to publish your work in the public domain in order that the wider healthcare community can benefit from it 20. Effectively communicate needs and technical limitations with both clients and colleagues. 21. Ensure data science solutions developed, documented and maintained by the team comply with, where applicable: Trust Standards, NHS Data Standards and General Data Protection Regulation legislation (GDPR) and that they are tested to a high standard before releasing for full business testing, and where applicable, clinical safety sign-off. Documentation will be suitable for the provision of on-going support. 22. Ensure that all routine procedures are implemented and documented. 23. The post holder will design and develop major data science solutions, coordinating and soliciting input from businesses, operational stakeholders and systems. They will also be responsible for the maintenance and development of data science solutions and systems that support Research and Innovation, using relevant software and ensuring that such development conforms to NHS standards. 24. The post holder will be involved in the full software development lifecycle for data science solutions, products and systems developed and managed by the team. 25. The post holder will be required on appointment to have substantial relevant experience of scripting and/ or software development pertinent to data science and may need to undertake additional training to achieve further competency and certification. 26. The post holder will collaborate in a formal system of change management to enable safe transition of information products and systems from design to operation. 27. The post holder will be required to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities and projects which impact across clinical and non-clinical areas e.g., the delivery of new data science solutions. Ability to manage expectations in a challenging environment, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines. 28. The post holder will be expected to provide technical guidance and training to others within and outside the team in areas of special expertise in order to facilitate knowledge exchange and mutual development. 29. The post holder will be required to concentrate for long periods on statistical/ machine learning analyses and software development, with frequent prolonged VDU usage. 30. Ensuring system security is comprehensive and complete. 31. Responsible and accountable for the management or monitoring of designated budgets for services within R