Data Scientist

Job description

Job responsibilities

The opportunity:

Reporting to the Data Science Manager, you will provide expertise in data science and analytical methods. You will also assist the Data Science Team in development of statistical and analytical best practices and apply these practices to complex NHSR datasets to deliver data insights.

You will develop data science methodologies for ad-hoc analysis, insights work and for highly complex prediction and statistical models. The person will also contribute to model testing and development activities performed by the Data Science Team.

As this role is based in London and working on a hybrid basis NHS High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is available on top of base salary.

What you'll be doing:

• Act as an expert for the organisation on data science methods and analytical methods.
• Develop statistical and analytical best practices and apply the best practices to complex NHSR datasets to deliver data insights.
• Research and develop methodologies for the implementation of highly complex prediction and statistical models.
• Contribute to model testing and development activities performed by the Data Science Team and contribute to deploying a data catalogue to create a consistent, managed pool of data assets.
• Contribute to the development of statistical, mathematical and predictive modelling for such highly complex issues as claim value prediction.
• Aid in the design of machine learning models to identify risk patterns to drive intelligently NHSR activity such as scenario modelling around risk and pay out.
• Assist in granular analysis of each stage of the claims lifecycle to drive changes in the claim processing, improve training, improve data quality and optimize NHSR resource allocation.

What you'll bring:

Essential

• Educated to master’s degree level or equivalent relevant experience.
• Ability to demonstrate significant experience within a similar area of work.
• Considerable experience of using machine learning algorithms (e.g. regression, classification, and NLP).
• In depth specialist knowledge of statistical data analysis and hypothesis testing on highly complex datasets.
• Advanced level of Python, particularly in the development of machine learning applications.

Desirable

• Experience in at least one cloud platform (preferably Azure) and associated machine learning services, e.g. Azure ML.

• An understanding of software principles such as APIs, Git, DevOps, CI/CD, and MLOps

At NHS Resolution (NHSR), we pride ourselves on recruiting talented individuals from a wide array of professional backgrounds. While many of our team members come from the NHS, we also welcome expertise from insurance companies, legal firms, technology sectors, and everything in between. Our commitment to diversity means we value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals from all walks of life bring to our organisation. By fostering an inclusive environment, we ensure that our team reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve.

Who we are:

NHS Resolution is an Arm’s Length Body of the Department of Health & Social Care. As a not for profit part of the NHS, our purpose is to provide expertise to the NHS to resolve concerns fairly, share learning for improvement and preserve resources for patients. We have four key service areas:

• Claims Management: delivering expertise in handling clinical and non-clinical claims to members of our Indemnity Schemes.
• Practitioner Performance Advice: providing advice, support and interventions in relation to concerns about the individual performance of Doctors, Dentists and Pharmacists.
• Primary Care Appeals: offering an impartial tribunal service for the fair handling of Primary Care contracting services.
• Safety and Learning: supporting the NHS to better understand and learn from claims, concerns and disputes; to target safety activity while sharing learning across the NHS.

Please see our careers site for further details about us.

Additional information:

To apply please provide us with a covering letter explaining exactly what you will bring to this role and how you meet the essential criteria in terms of your background, experience and career achievements to date. As well as your CV listing detailed work history and job responsibilities.

We recognise some candidates may wish to use AI to support their application. We do not prohibit such use but please clearly indicate in your application where you have used AI.

Closing date: 14th April 2025 at 23:59pm

Interviews: w/c 21st April 2025 onwards

We reserve the right to close the advertisement early, should we receive sufficient applications.

You must have the right to live and work in the UK. If you require a Visa, NHS Resolution is currently unable to support sponsorship requests.

HCAS (Higher Cost of Living Supplement) of £8,171 is available to those working on a hybrid basis from our Canary Wharf Offices.

This role offers flexible working with a possibility to work on a hybrid basis from our London offices.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to masters degree level or equivalent relevant experience.

Desirable

• No desirable qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate significant experience within a similar area of work.
• Considerable experience of using machine learning algorithms (e.g. regression, classification, and NLP).
• In depth specialist knowledge of statistical data analysis and hypothesis testing on highly complex datasets.
• Advanced level of Python, particularly in the development of machine learning applications.

Desirable

• Experience in at least one cloud platform (preferably Azure) and associated machine learning services, e.g. Azure ML.
• An understanding of software principles such as APIs, Git, DevOps, CI/CD, and MLOps

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Resolution

Address

London/Hybrid

London

Greater London

E14 4PU

Employer's website

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