Statistician

Job summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Statistician to join our Data Science team within the Strategy & Digital Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to support meaningful research, strengthen analytical capability across the organisation, and help deliver improvements that directly benefit staff, patients, and the wider Somerset community.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex analytical challenges, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and using data to generate real-world impact.

Main duties of the job

As our Statistician, you will:

Provide expert statistical support

• Offer guidance on study design, monitoring, data analysis and dissemination of research results.
• Support both internal and external researchers through our statistical consultancy service.

Collaborate across the system

• Work closely with clinicians, healthcare professionals, social care providers, academics, and colleagues across the Somerset system.
• Translate complex statistical findings into clear, accessible insights for non-statisticians.

Drive analytical excellence

• Lead on choosing and applying appropriate statistical methods, including trial design, Bayesian approaches, handling missing data and evidence synthesis.
• Investigate and resolve complex statistical queries where no precedent exists.

Develop tools and systems

• Design, build and maintain software, analytical tools, and database systems using Python, SQL, and other technologies.
• Support continuous improvement through adapting to new technologies and practices.

Grow capability

• Develop and deliver training on statistical methods to enhance skills across the organisation.
• Promote research, improvement methodologies and evidence based decision making.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.