Advanced Data Scientist

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Welcome to Public Health Wales, the national public health organisation for Wales

Our vision is Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. To support our all Wales service, we particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

Important Note for vacancies offered on a fixed-term or secondment basis.

Individuals who hold permanent (substantive) employment within the NHS may only be appointed via secondment. Approval for a secondment must be obtained from your current line manager prior to submitting an application.

Are you passionate about using data science to improve population health and reduce health inequalities?

You will work on a wide range of projects, including statistical and simulation modelling, machine learning, predictive analytics and data engineering. The role offers the opportunity to work with modern cloud-based technologies, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and help shape the future of data science within Public Health Wales. We are looking for someone with strong R and/or Python skills, experience in delivering data science projects, and the ability to communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Experience with cloud platforms, version control and collaborative development practices would be advantageous

In return, we offer flexible working, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a real impact on public health outcomes for the people of Wales.

We are Public Health Wales – the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is ‘Working together for a healthier Wales’. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.

We are guided by our Values, ‘Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference’. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

• A Master’s degree, or equivalent experience, that includes components related to data science, computer science, or software engineering. This might include, but is not limited to, the following subjects: mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, geo-spatial science, physics, economics, econometrics, chemistry, biology, and ecology.
• Data security, platform security, confidentiality and ethical use of data and models (e.g. bias, transparency), including the Data Protection Act 2018, the Caldicott principles and statistical disclosure control.
• Public health challenges
• Code of Practice for Official Statistics or an equivalent quality framework

• Delivering timely, innovative data science projects end to end, from…