data analyst Southampton, England
Job description
WHAT YOULL DO The Data & AI team works closely with Research & Development to support clinical and academic researchers. The team collaborate with groups working within a variety of speciality domains across the hospital and university. These range from national collaborations to drive big data research efforts across the NHS, to the in-house development of novel and experimental tools to streamline data analytics, to tackling significant operational challenges such as complex discharges and patient flows through the deployment of machine learning algorithms.Working closely with other analysts and data scientists in the team, you will: Develop automated SQL extraction pipelines to produce high-quality datasets for research projects, from cohort identification through to transformation and standardisation of results Support the teams aims to expand research capacity within the hospital Work collaboratively with healthcare practitioners, academics, operational teams, and research groupsSupport the teams efforts to develop in-house, innovative tools to streamline data research, and help to direct the teams longer-term aims WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR The following skills and experience would position a candidate well for this role: Educated to degree level in a numerate or scientific discipline, with demonstrable working experience of a critical and analytical approach to problem-solving Proficiency in SQL, and experience working with large clinical or commercial databases At least two years experience in a statistical, research, or analytical role (either commercial or health-related), including experience working with sensitive data Experience in a client-facing environment with good interpersonal and communication skills, and experience in active collaboration within a larger team A desire to continue developing data science skills from the wider teams combined expertise, including Python, statistics, and machine learning. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London.
The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Southampton partnership is recognised as a centre of excellence in clinical research securing research funding in excess of £30m per annum. With state-of-the-art clinical research facilities opened in 2010, the Trust, in partnership with the University is making excellent progress in achieving its aim of being one of the top 10 clinical research NHS organisations in the UK.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated Good by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. At UHS we are committed to providing a flexible working environment. We believe that it benefits everyone if we achieve a positive work-life balance.
Whether you are balancing family, study or your well-being with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. Were proud tohave been voted in the Top Five Acute Trusts for our commitment to supporting our staff to achieve work-life balance. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme and life insurance
