Jobs in Leigh, greater manchester, united kingdom

Principal Data Scientist - Remote

Remote Working - UK Home-based with occasional travel into the office

52,737 - £66,197 (National Framework) or £58,409- £71,869 (London Framework – if you are London office based or homebased and live within the boundary of the M25)

Plus an additional allowance (paid as a separate amount to salary) of up to £7000 for exceptional candidates.

There is also an additional homeworking allowance of £581 per annum for those working from home.

Job Ref : J12946

Please note we can only accept applications from those with current UK working rights for this role, this client cannot offer visa sponsorship.

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Data Scientist with a strong background in Advanced AI (Artificial Intelligence) to lead, mentor and up skill a team of Data Scientists. Collaborating cross-functionally the role will focus on the delivery of AI and Data Science programmes across the organisation, driving Data Quality, Data Governance and Best Practice. Proven and demonstratable experience of Python coding and clouding computing is required coupled with fantastic communication skills to problem solve and influence across all levels of the organisation. This is a leadership role and proven experience of leading a team to deliver is required.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the delivery AI and Data Science programme across the organisation
• Lead and develop the Data Science Team.
• Champion Data Science and Advanced Statistics, providing advice to colleagues on the delivery of complex analytic work.
• Contribute to the development of the AI and Data science programme to drive high impact data science outcomes.
• Experience of leading a team to deliver Data Science solutions
• Promote excellence and innovation in data science methods for measuring the quality of health and social care services, learning from best practice (national / international), both internally and externally.
• Assess the effectiveness of different advanced statistical and data science modelling approaches and advise data scientists on best tools and approaches to support organisational commitments.
• Manage competing demands for Data Science work within the Data & Insight unit, ensuring sufficient capacity to deliver while managing stakeholder expectations.
• Build and drive relationships internally and externally in order to deliver the AI and Data Science programme.
• Lead and facilitate multi-disciplinary teams from across the unit to deliver outcomes.
• Assure that appropriate quality control and assurance is undertaken to ensure consistency, accuracy and relevance of unit outputs.
• Stay abreast of internal and external developments in data, policy and structures of care delivery.
• Promote a culture of respect and fairness and understand personal responsibilities around delivering against diversity and inclusion strategy.

Skills and Experience

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