Data Scientist

The role focuses on the application of the advanced statistics methods and complex quantitative analysis required to help stakeholders characterise the issues they face, the options they have, or to evaluate the impact of changes made. This requires the potholder to understand why analysis is being undertaken, how the outputs are intended to be used, as well as helping to define how we should undertake the particular method of analysis.

This role requires a clear thinking and methodical approach with strong quantitative and analytical skills. The post will involve working with multiple data sources including the Discover dataset.

The role of Data Scientist is to support parts of this type of complex change by bringing a breadth of statistical and analytical skills. The role also interfaces with others who play key roles in helping to design projects and products for stakeholders and clients.

The role includes active participation in the development and culture of ICHP as an organisation, sharing responsibility for making ICHP a great place to work. Applicants will be able to demonstrate behaviours that live our organisational values of collaboration, courage, quality, and impact.

You will have client-facing responsibilities and provide support on data science projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Population health analytics to help understand the needs of patients within NWL and nationally and how current services can be re- shaped to meet these needs.
• Create statistical models using patient level data from the real-world linked datasets e.g. Discover dataset.
• Delivering on a range of data science projects to both public and private sector clients. Project usually require conducting and interpreting highly complex statistical analysis.
• With support from the Quantitative Lead you will be able to understand what information is available to address a specific problem, as well as being able to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each approach.
• Presenting complex data to large groups of people
• Operate in an environment of significant complexity and ambiguity, taking time to understand the context of the operating environment and demonstrating good judgement (including seeking counsel from other when needed)
• Designing and developing complex econometric models that are transparent and user-friendly
• Imperial College Health Partners is a partnership organisation bringing together NHS providers of healthcare services, clinical commissioning groups and leading universities across North West London. We have been designated by NHS England as the Health Innovation (HIN) for North West London, and we are one of 15 HINs across England which make up The Health Innovation Network.
• We were created by the NHS to support complex change across the health and care sector – innovating and collaborating for a healthier population.

You will have client-facing responsibilities and provide support on data science projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Population health analytics to help understand the needs of patients within NWL and nationally and how current services can be re- shaped to meet these needs
• Create statistical models using patient level data from the real-world linked datasets e.g. Discover dataset
• Delivering on a range of data science projects to both public and private sector clients. Project usually require conducting and interpreting highly complex statistical analysis.
• With support from the Quantitative Lead you will be able to understand what information is available to address a specific problem, as well as being able to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each approach
• Presenting complex data to large groups of people
• Operate in an environment of significant complexity and ambiguity, taking time to understand the context of the operating environment and demonstrating good judgement (including seeking counsel from other when needed)
• Designing and developing complex econometric models that are transparent and user-friendly
• Developing strong and robust relationships with local and external stakeholders, clients and industry partners
• Exchanging specialist information with colleagues from similar and other disciplines including providing specialist advice
• Representing ICHP at meetings, conferences, and events as appropriate
• Actively contributing to ICHP’s public profile and presence through presentations, media and social media
• Project management responsibility involving regular meetings with clients, ensuring work is delivered on time and to standard. Supporting the development of improved performance and service delivery
• Using strong persuasion skills to influence senior managers and board members of importance of initiatives which contain very sensitive information
• Show a commitment to continued learning, self-reflection, appraisal, and development, including undertaking a Personal Development Plan annually
• Developing posters, abstracts and manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
• Exhibit a curiosity about the work going on across the organisation, and share with others, internally and externally, impactful work that ICHP supports to enable innovation and resolve complex problems
• Actively seek to participate in available project opportunities, with an approximate expectation of being involved in project work and working on several projects at any one time (with a mix of longer-term and shorter-term projects). This is not a formal performance metric, but a rule-of thumb to guide decisions about workload and resourcing.
• You will be able to confidently employ a variety of styles of written and verbal communication (including email, written reports, meetings, presentations); and you can exercise good judgement to ensure that the content of communications are relevant, proportionate, and communicated in a style that is appropriate for the situation.

The description of the role is generic, without reference to specific projects or programmes, which will change over time. Postholders will be assigned to specific projects and programmes during the year, in line with the objectives and development plan agree each year. Postholders will be expected to work in project-based ‘matrix’ teams, working with colleagues drawn from across the organisation.