Workforce Data Scientist
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Position Overview & Specifications
One Permanent and one 12 month Secondment / Fixed Term Contract - both Hybrid working
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
This is an opportunity for an experienced and passionate data scientist to join our friendly and supportive Data and Analytics team within Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW). Our mission is to empower NHS Wales to make better data-driven decisions. We are looking for a person who enjoys problem solving, who is not afraid to ask questions, who loves learning and who wants to make a difference. A passion for Advanced modelling and a drive to improve is essential.
This post will be pivotal in the establishment of a modelling team within HEIW, they will contribute to the organisation's strategic aims, meaning that their input and insights will have a significant impact on the organisation and across NHS Wales.
Our purpose within HEIW is to integrate, grow expertise and capability in planning, developing, shaping, and supporting theNHSWalesworkforce - ensuring we have the right staff with the right skills to deliver world-class health and care to the people of Wales.
We are an organisation who are passionate about creating an excellent colleague experience in a continually improving, inclusive and compassionate organisational culture, where a focus on wellbeing underpins everything we do.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Workforce Data Scientist roles across Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £41,659 - £47,673 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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