Person Specification

Background

Essential

• Clinical qualification (e.g. medicine, nursing, pharmacy) or clinical background, with an understanding of clinical and operational care pathways
• Strong healthcare / clinical domain knowledge, with the ability to frame real-world clinical and operational problems for data science
• Degree in a data science, statistics, computer science, machine learning, health informatics, or related quantitative field (or equivalent experience)

Desirable

• PhD in a data-science related field

Technical

Essential

• Hands-on expertise in Python and SQL, and in modern machine learning and statistical methods, including causal inference techniques and experimental methods (e.g. A/B testing, stepped-wedge designs)
• Experience of delivering across the data science lifecycle, from problem definition and experimentation through to implementation support and outcome measurement

Desirable

• Experience delivering data science solutions in an industry setting
• Experience building and deploying solutions on cloud data platforms (e.g. Snowflake, Databricks)
• Experience working with LLMs and/or modern generative AI in applied settings

General

Essential

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to translate between technical, clinical, and operational audiences
• Excellent project and delivery management skills

Desirable

• Familiarity with agile and product methodologies for managing technical workstreams
• Track record of high-impact research output and/or peer-reviewed publication

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 15 July 2026