Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Data Scientist

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Job summary

We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our Performance and Informatics Team, and play a key role in leading and delivering on a range of data science projects within the organisation and wider healthcare system.

You will play a key role in our analogue to digital ambitions, shaping the innovative use of data in decision making, and lead on developing and implementing the Trusts technical approach to Data Science, including artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Our Performance and Informatics Team encompasses several DDAT professionals, including Business Intelligence Developers, Analysts, Performance Managers, Clinical Coders and Data Scientists. You will work at the heart of what we do, using all available data to provide meaningful intelligence.

This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a mixture of onsite & remote working.

Please note the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status. Employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.

Main duties of the job

As a Data Scientist, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy, using your technical, analytical, and problem solving skills to provide meaningful insight. You will be expected to understand business needs and strategic priorities, and to design and deliver informatics solutions that meet them.

You will be central to promoting data-driven decision making within the organisation, liaising with leads across the Trust to explore opportunities for utilising data differently for the purposes of providing excellent patient care and outcomes.

You will also play a key role in identification and best use of new technology, with a particular focus and specialism in utilising technologies in the field of data science. You will work with the senior Performance and Informatics Team to drive change and ensure Informatics products and services are delivered with excellence.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of supportive staff networks
Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.

Sharing your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.

Date posted

10 July 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9798-2441

Job locations

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be an excellent problem solver, with highly developed technical and analytical skills. You must be qualified in Data Science, and ready to use your expert knowledge and skills to help our organisation meet its objectives.

You will have significant experience as a DDAT professional in the NHS, and be comfortable working with fellow professionals in a fast-paced environment.

Above all, we are looking for someone who shares our CARES values and is passionate about using data and technology to improve outcomes for patients & staff.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will have significant experience as a DDAT professional in the NHS, and be comfortable working with fellow professionals in a fast-paced environment.

Above all, we are looking for someone who shares our CARES values and is passionate about using data and technology to improve outcomes for patients & staff.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

Must be able to travel regularly within the geographical area served by the Trust, and very occasionally further afield within the UK
I understand the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Masters degree level in Data Science, or working towards this qualification
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of working in an Informatics environment within the NHS
Significant experience of using advanced statistics methods and complex quantitative analysis
Experience of working with statistical packages such as Python or R
Experience of leading and delivering projects

Knowledge

Essential

Highly developed knowledge of analytical methodologies
In depth knowledge of NHS Information requirements and data flows

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Highly proficient advanced statistics methods and complex quantitative analysis
Willingness and enthusiasm to learn new analytical methods and technologies
Ability to work independently and take responsibility for own area
Ability to inspire and enthuse others

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

Must be able to travel regularly within the geographical area served by the Trust, and very occasionally further afield within the UK
I understand the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Masters degree level in Data Science, or working towards this qualification
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of working in an Informatics environment within the NHS
Significant experience of using advanced statistics methods and complex quantitative analysis
Experience of working with statistical packages such as Python or R
Experience of leading and delivering projects

Knowledge

Essential

Highly developed knowledge of analytical methodologies
In depth knowledge of NHS Information requirements and data flows

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Highly proficient advanced statistics methods and complex quantitative analysis
Willingness and enthusiasm to learn new analytical methods and technologies
Ability to work independently and take responsibility for own area
Ability to inspire and enthuse others

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)