Associate Data Scientist
Job summary
South West Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWAST) are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Associate 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.
We are looking for a person who is logical and methodical, has an interest in all things data science and sees problems as opportunities. We are committed to personal development and will provide the space and resources to enable the person to develop both themselves and the Data Science team, with an aim to better integrate and enhance modelling capacity in the Trust and contribute to the Trust's strategic aims.
The Associate Data Scientist will assist the Data Science team in all manner of operational investigations, predictive data analytics and modelling, providing evidence for strategic and operational decisions, and support the Associate Director of Operations (Resource Management) in shaping the wider organisation.
Please note we have a hybrid working model, based in Exeter, and we aim to hold in-person interviews in Exeter for this role.
Main duties of the job
Provide statistical insight about SWAST, including robust analytics surrounding activity and performance.
Support the translation of analytical findings into real-world processes and as such provide evidence for service redesign.
Support 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.
Communicate findings to all levels of management and respond tactfully to challenge of assumptions and results.
Support team projects and take accountability for the technical content and output.
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
At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive in.
We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles. We also employ Doctors and volunteers which include community first responders and fire co-responders.
We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.
To view the Trust's Mission, Vision, Values and Goals clickhere
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
- Educated to a Degree level or equivalent experience in a Data Scientist, Senior Analytical or Software Engineer role.
- Proficiency in Python and/or R programming languages
- Extensive experience of producing, analysing and interpreting data information, with significant evidence of the underlying theory around data exploration, statistical inference, and predictive analytics.
- Positive attitude towards learning and development demonstrated by a record of CPD.
- Practical experience and expertise in conducting thorough data analysis, mining, and modelling in a work environment
- Practiced in using SQL Server in a work environment (including creating complex queries using structured query language to extract data and create reports)
- Practical experience with machine learning techniques, visualisation best practice, simulation, optimisation, and advanced multivariate statistics
Skills, knowledge, ability
- Ability to extract sensitive information from databases/datasets to help understand a process or solve a problem and make informed recommendations based on detailed data insight
- Excellent numerical and statistical skills
- Confidence in adapting to new software and programming languages
- Accurate with attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to negotiate and persuade
- Ability to manage / organise own workload and plan work according to changing priorities and deadlines
- High level of personal motivation with the ability to work independently using own initiative, or as part of a team
- Understanding of data management systems (Databases/Datasets)
- Knowledge of forecasting techniques in either R or Python
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trust HQ
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, Unit 2, Abbey Court, Eagle Way
Exeter
EX2 7HY
https://www.swast.nhs.uk
- Company
- South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Exeter, United Kingdom EX2 7HY
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Fixed-Term
- Salary
- £35392.00 - £42618.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Exeter, United Kingdom EX2 7HY
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Fixed-Term
- Salary
- £35392.00 - £42618.00 a year
- Posted