Senior Data Scientist | Drive Innovation Through Data | Remote Working Available

nology
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
28 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
£50,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Data Analysis Big Data Data Governance Statistical Hypothesis Testing Python (Programming Language) Regression Analysis Operational Data Store Power BI Data Processing Freeform SQL

Job description

We’re partnering with an organisation delivering impactful healthcare programmes and are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to help shape data-driven decision-making across the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for a data professional who enjoys transforming complex datasets into meaningful insights that drive real-world outcomes. You’ll work with key stakeholders across programmes and leadership teams, providing analytical expertise that supports strategic decisions and improves service delivery.

As a member of the team, you’ll ensure high-quality analytical delivery while helping to develop analytical capability and best practices across the organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you’ll be responsible for:

  • Leading complex data analysis to generate actionable insights and support strategic decision-making
  • Applying advanced statistical techniques including hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and time-series modelling
  • Developing and optimising advanced SQL queries to analyse large and complex datasets
  • Using Python for data wrangling, analysis, modelling, and automation
  • Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities through the analysis of healthcare and operational data
  • Creating compelling visualisations and reports to communicate findings to a range of audiences
  • Working closely with stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate them into analytical solutions
  • Influencing decision-making through evidence-based recommendations and strategic insight
  • Leading analytical projects and ensuring delivery against agreed objectives and timelines
  • Supporting and mentoring colleagues to encourage continuous learning and development
  • Ensuring analytical outputs meet quality assurance and governance standards
  • Driving continuous improvement in analytical methodologies, tools, and best practices

Requirements

Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Data Scientist or similar analytical role, * A minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a Data Scientist or in a similar analytics-focused role

  • Strong expertise in advanced analytics and statistical techniques
  • Advanced SQL development skills
  • Advanced Python skills, including data wrangling and analysis
  • Experience analysing and interpreting complex datasets
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities
  • Experience presenting complex findings in a clear and engaging way
  • Experience leading projects, workstreams, or analytical initiatives
  • Eligibility to work in the UK

Desirable (Not Required)

These aren’t essential, but they’re a bonus:

  • Experience using data visualisation tools such as Power BI
  • Understanding of data governance, quality assurance, and analytical best practice frameworks
  • Experience delivering insights within complex programme or transformation environments

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive Salary: With a range of benefits, complemented by ongoing training, mentorship, and career progression opportunities within a collaborative team environment.
  • Career growth: Work on real client projects and build a strong foundation for your future.
  • Collaborative culture: Be part of a team that values learning and innovation.
  • Upskilling opportunities: Access to training programs to boost your technical skills.
  • Dedicated support: A manager onsite and ongoing mentoring from _nology.

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