Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 3 Data Scientists (B7) to join NHS Greater Manchester ICBs Data, Intelligence and Insight Team.

As a member of the Data, Insight and Intelligence Function, you will have responsibility for developing and applying new and innovative ways of managing and analysing data. You will support a growing and multi-skilled team of intelligence experts, to build innovative applications using state-of-the-art big data technologies, and data from a wide variety of sources.

You will support healthcare and NHS professionals to make the right and most cost-effective decisions for commissioning, patient care and healthcare services. Using the very latest developments in Analytics, Data Science and Operational Research you will be providing actionable data insight to senior managers and clinicians through the power of statistical modelling and analysis.

The post-holder will be one of the organisation's subject matter experts on Data Science techniques and application and bring these applications to one or more service areas such as Performance; Population Health, Hospital Care, Mental Health and locality.

The DII team have the following Data Science vacancies:

Locality

Population Health Management

Primary Care

**Please confirm preferred role within your application.

Applicants will be asked to provide a 10 minute presentation face to face, followed by competency based interview questions.

Main duties of the job

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To deliver the above, the Data Scientist will:

o Support the Data Insight and Intelligence function/Locality management team to manage the teams to deliver intelligence to end users

o Where required: manage an analytical resource consisting of analysts, data engineers, data scientists and and/or primary care data facilitators.

o Provide oversight and management of individuals within the Data Insight and Intelligence function/Locality

o Work with internal and external Data Scientists and BI colleagues to develop baseline analytics on health and social care data on a national scale.

o Apply knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cognitive Analytics and Big Data.

About us

NHS Greater Manchester Integrated CareIntegrated Care Systems (ICSs) are partnerships of health and care organisations that come together to plan and deliver joined up services and to improve the health and wellbeing of people who live and work in their area. Their purpose is to improve outcomes in population health and healthcare; tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience, and access; enhance productivity and value for money and support broader social and economic development in their area efficiency. This will be delivered in neighbourhood, place, combinations of places and GM system.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities

To support the Data Insight and Intelligence senior management team in devising, implementing and monitoring strategy and policy in relation to data and intelligence and outcomes in their specialist area(s)

- To develop and maintain an understanding of the national perspective and future strategy for the NHS and related areas of Health and Social Care

- To provide management to individuals within the relevant team, empowering individuals within own designated area, to perform to high standards and develop innovative ways of working.

- To influence professionals within their area of responsibility to make key business decisions based on the use of robust finance, activity, outcomes and patient experience analysis.

- To play a key supporting role in the innovation and transformation of the use of intelligence within the local health and social care economy, including the use of non-traditional information sources.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level in an information/statistical related field or substantial experience of application of analytical processes Evidence of post-qualifying and / or continuing professional development

Desirable

Educated to master's degree level in a technical subject, such as Statistics, Mathematics or Computer Science, and / or equivalent experience and specialist knowledge across a number of Data Science areas

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a Local Authority, NHS, Voluntary and Community Sector or similar area for at least 2 years, preferably within an analytical role Experience of working collaboratively across multiple organisations and sectors Significant experience and knowledge of data and Intelligence Systems and their application in complex environments Experience of interpreting and presenting datasets and/or evidence / research Experience of writing and maintaining code and processes using R, JavaScript or Python Experience of developing and maintaining code and processes using languages and tools such as SAS, SPSS, STATA, Hadoop, MongoDB, D3 and JavaScript

Desirable

Demonstrable evidence of delivering innovative ways of workingng, SQL, R and Tableau Experience of leading a team

Knowledge

Essential

Highly developed analytical skills including knowledge of specialist techniques, such as standardisation and statistical process control, and awareness of a range of data sources Knowledge of the factors that influence population health and inequalities, and up-to-date knowledge of relevant national policy Strong working knowledge of Greater Manchester as a place - including the diverse communities of place, identity, and experience. Knowledge of SQL, R and Tableau

Competencies

Essential

Excellent research skills and specialist skills in quantitative and/or qualitative analytics Ability to manage own workload and priorities Able to build effective relationships with stakeholders Able to explain and interpret highly complex statistical information to non -specialists Ability to produce high quality and impactful data visualisations and presentations Ability to maintain focus and objectivity under various conditions and skill in managing and maintaining a multi-priority workload Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium, and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly Ability to work autonomously to achieve agreed objectives within broad professional policies Ability to take ownership, solve problems and proactively secure the objectives of the business Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, working to tight and often changing timescales. Can determine when issues are complex and refer onto manager Ability to react to immediate problems of a highly complex nature with associated risk factors and deliver pragmatic solutions sometimes under extreme pressure Ability to concentrate for long periods when analysing data and documenting complex processes Ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise Excellent IT skills including experience of database applications including advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others.

Other

Essential

Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to cope with uncertainty and change Builds support and consensus around decisions they make and effectively manages the expectations of different parties to achieve 'win-win' where possible. Measures and monitors to ensure they are on top of results and identifies risks to the where outcomes and targets are not being met. Evidence of continuing professional development. Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals, and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions Professional calm and efficient manner Effective organiser, influencer and networker, completer/finisher