Assistant Data Science Analyst

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The successful candidate will be part of the Data Science function, which operates within the Business Intelligence department, offering to support the Digital Strategy and its goals around Digitisation, specifically through big data, artificial intelligence and machine learning.

The role focuses on applying advanced statistical methods and artificial intelligence to the 4 key levels of analytics; descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive, providing high quality evaluation into the cause and effect of the complex challenges a busy Acute Trust faces.

The successful candidate will demonstrate effective communication, whilst actively participating in and contributing to a variety of trust wide projects, alongside a range of stakeholders. Alongside this, the candidate will demonstrate the technical (SQL, R, Python or similar) and time management skills required to be able to deliver high quality and accurate outputs, in line with project requirements, governance/assurance processes and deadlines. It is also key that the successful candidate is committed to their ongoing personal development, of developing their skills and knowledge, in line with Data Science training frameworks and skills standards.

As a team, in-person collaboration is encouraged and supported, therefore we have dedicated onsite team days to share knowledge and support each other, to enable the best of both worlds.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the delivery of accurate, timely, value-added analysis to meet the requirements of a data driven Trust.

Proactively developing both quantitative and qualitative indicators to support the requirements of the clinical and corporate divisions.

To be the information lead for a designated area and provide expert support to underpin project work and decision making for the needs of a modern NHS. To promote the effective use of information, tools and reports managed by the Business Intelligence team.

Closing date of applications: 23 October 2024

Interview date: 6 November 2024

Please note this vacancy is not fully remote and you will be required attend on site at least once a week.

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Date posted

14 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-TWS-1800

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Essential

GCSE (Grade C or above) in English and Maths or equivalent
Ability to write SQL queries and good knowledge of data manipulation and visualisation using Excel
Awareness of data science languages
Ability to extract and manipulate both structured and unstructured data from databases
xperience or relevant basic level training in using specialist analytical and data visualisation software, such as SSRS and Power BI
Excellent numerical skills
Experience in contributing towards an analytical project throughout the entire lifecycle
Inquisitive approach to solving problems collaboratively.
Ability to write high quality, accurate outputs, aligned to the client brief
Ability to communicate data sources, analytical steps and overall data quality to non-technical audiences.
Ability to work with a range of clients, with differing levels of understanding

Desirable

Degree level qualification in related subject or analytical / statistical qualification or experience
Training and qualifications in computer science, mathematics and statistics
An understanding of Python and/or R
Proven knowledge of NHS information datasets, data manual and IT / reporting systems
An understanding of classical statistical methods and their use within healthcare such as distributions, regression and, decision trees
Uses reports, presentations, dashboards and data visualisations to communicate analysis to non-technical audiences.

Person Specification

Essential

GCSE (Grade C or above) in English and Maths or equivalent
Ability to write SQL queries and good knowledge of data manipulation and visualisation using Excel
Awareness of data science languages
Ability to extract and manipulate both structured and unstructured data from databases
xperience or relevant basic level training in using specialist analytical and data visualisation software, such as SSRS and Power BI
Excellent numerical skills
Experience in contributing towards an analytical project throughout the entire lifecycle
Inquisitive approach to solving problems collaboratively.
Ability to write high quality, accurate outputs, aligned to the client brief
Ability to communicate data sources, analytical steps and overall data quality to non-technical audiences.
Ability to work with a range of clients, with differing levels of understanding

Desirable

Degree level qualification in related subject or analytical / statistical qualification or experience
Training and qualifications in computer science, mathematics and statistics
An understanding of Python and/or R
Proven knowledge of NHS information datasets, data manual and IT / reporting systems
An understanding of classical statistical methods and their use within healthcare such as distributions, regression and, decision trees
Uses reports, presentations, dashboards and data visualisations to communicate analysis to non-technical audiences.

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.