Job summary
We now have a 12-month secondment or fixed term contract opportunity for an experienced Senior Data Scientist to provide expertise in Data Science and analytical methods to the whole organisation. 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.
Main duties of the job
What you'll be doing
Reporting to the Data Science Manager, you will support, manage and lead a team of Data Scientists and act as a subject matter expert on the development of Data Science solutions using Python and Azure machine learning studio. You will maintain a high level of engagement between the Data Scientists on the coordination of machine learning pipelines.
You will assist the Data Science Team in the development of statistical and analytical best practices and apply these practices to complex NHSR datasets to deliver data insights.
Additionally, you will develop data science methodologies for ad-hoc analysis, insights work, and for highly complex prediction and statistical models.
About us
We are NHS Resolution, an arms length body operating under the Department of Health and Social Care. At our core, we specialise in claims management, dispute resolution, and knowledge sharing within the NHS. Our purpose is to provide expertise to the NHS to resolve concerns fairly, share learning for improvement and preserve resources for patient care. We have over 830 employees across the UK.
Job responsibilities
Please ensure that you read the job description carefully and that you address each of the requirements of the post in the person specification, as your application will be assessed against these criteria. Your online application should relate to the specific position you are applying for, and you are expected to highlight examples and achievements that demonstrate the competencies outlined in the job description and from the vacancy notice in your application form. Try to keep it structured and to the point.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from candidates with a disability. If your application meets the minimum criteria for the vacancy as set out in the person specification, you are guaranteed an interview.
Please note: If you require a Visa to work in the UK, NHS Resolution is currently unable to support any sponsorship requests.
Please refer to the Job & Person Specification for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Educated to masters level or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
* Previous managerial experience leading a data science team.
* Advanced level of Python.
* Knowledge of software principles such as APIs, CI/CD, DevOps, MLOps.
* Experience of LLM model pre-training, fine-tuning. Knowledge of more than one LLM: Llama, Clause, OpenAI models.
* In-depth specialist knowledge of statistical analysis, including knowledge of distributions, data manipulations, normalisation algorithms, and main statistical techniques (parametric and non-parametric regressions, inference statistics).
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
Greater London
E14 4PU
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