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Job Opportunity: Data Analyst / Performance Analyst – Healthcare Project

Are you a skilled analyst with a passion for using data to drive meaningful change? We’re hiring a Data Scientist to join a high-impact project in the healthcare space, focused on improving outcomes in bowel health services.

Project length: 6 months (Extension Available)
Inside IR35
Fully Remote
BPSS Eligibility Required

What You'll Be Doing:
Helping the project team measure and assess service performance (e.g., defining what “good” looks like and how to track it)
Applying analytical techniques to real-world healthcare data
Defining and creating performance measurements with the wider team
Advising on reporting tools, implementation, and validation
Presenting insights and visualisations to both technical and non-technical audiences
Making tactical recommendations to inform key decisions

Core Skills We’re Looking For:
Strong proficiency in Python (ideal), R, and SQL
Experience with Oracle Databases, C++, and PL/SQL
Comfortable navigating large healthcare datasets and interpreting outcomes
Strong communication skills to turn analysis into impact

Why This Role?
You'll be joining a passionate, cross-functional team committed to improving healthcare services and outcomes. If you enjoy working with data that makes a difference, this is your chance.

Interested?
Apply now through the Leap29 website or message us to learn more.
Let’s build better healthcare services, one data point at a time.

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