Data Scientist- INTERNAL ONLY
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Job summary
South West Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWAST) are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Data Scientist to join our Data Science team, which sits within the wider Data, Analytics and Insight team.
We aim to grow our team's expertise and capability to provide insights to aid evidence-based decision making, using an array of data science techniques such as time series forecasting, regression modelling, statistical modelling and hypothesis testing, discrete event simulation, natural language processing and process mapping.
The Data Scientist will help lead the Analytics & Data Science directorate in all manner of operational investigations, predictive data analytics and modelling, providing evidence for strategic and operational decisions, and supporting the Corporate entities of the business. The role is accountable for accurately predicting future challenges in the delivery of emergency care in the South West of England, and supports the Associate Director of Operations (Resource Management) in shaping the wider organisation.
Please note this role is a hybrid role incorporating 2 days a week based in either our Exeter or Bristol office.
Main duties of the job
To provide statistical insight about SWAST, including robust analytics surrounding activity and performance.
To lead the translation of analytical findings into real-world processes and as such provide evidence for service redesign.
To lead projects to design, develop, test and validate intelligent modelling and predictive systems to improve information sharing and analysis.
Use mathematical, statistical and operational strategy techniques to effectively model and analyse a variety of statistical information, and make recommendations based on findings to improve operational, tactical and strategic business decisions.
Develop and refine data visualisation systems to present analytical results.
Make recommendations and determine impact of proposed strategic and operational changes using data-driven approaches.
To communicate findings to all levels of management and respond tactfully to challenge of assumptions and results.
To lead team projects and take accountability for the technical content and output.
To critically review work and analytical findings produced by the team and colleagues.
Work with local university and experts to validate new methodologies and proposed models. including writing proposals for additional funding.
About us
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive NHS salary
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours
- Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Career and salary progression
- Car leasing scheme
- Free parking across Trust sites
- Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
- Staff networks
- Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Details
Date posted
08 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
202-7090139
Job locations
Trust HQ
Abbey Court, Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial Estate
Exeter, Devon
EX2 7HY
Employer details
Employer name
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trust HQ
Abbey Court, Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial Estate
Exeter, Devon
EX2 7HY
Employer's website
https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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