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About The Company
VIQU IT is a leading recruitment agency specializing in IT and technology roles across various sectors. With a strong focus on connecting talented professionals with innovative organizations, VIQU IT has built a reputation for delivering tailored recruitment solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. Committed to excellence and integrity, the company prides itself on fostering long-term relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring a seamless hiring process and successful placements. Their expertise spans multiple industries, including healthcare, finance, and public sector, making them a trusted partner in the talent acquisition landscape.
About The Role
The Data Scientist role at VIQU IT is a contract position based in Cardiff, with the option for remote work. This 6-month engagement involves working closely with an NHS client to develop sophisticated workforce demand and supply models that underpin strategic healthcare planning. The successful candidate will be instrumental in transforming workforce forecasting by leveraging advanced analytics, simulation modeling, and evidence-based insights. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects that directly influence healthcare delivery and workforce management within the NHS framework.
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Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess proven experience as a Data Scientist within complex, data-driven environments. A strong background in Python development is essential, including experience in building, maintaining, and refining analytical or simulation models. Knowledge of system dynamics modeling, simulation engines, or forecasting methodologies is highly desirable. Familiarity with NHS datasets—such as activity, demand, referral, population health, or workforce data—and understanding their impact on service planning is advantageous. Additionally, proficiency in SQL for extracting, manipulating, and analyzing large datasets, along with experience using tools like Power BI, Excel, and R for analysis and visualization, is required.
Responsibilities
- Develop and refine workforce planning models to support long-term healthcare workforce forecasting and demand management.
- Analyze complex datasets to identify trends in workforce inflows, outflows, activity levels, and service demand across NHS settings.
- Apply system dynamics and simulation modeling techniques to enhance existing models and create new forecasting tools.
- Translate operational data, research evidence, and stakeholder requirements into robust analytical models that provide actionable insights.
- Collaborate with workforce planning and analytical teams to ensure timely delivery of modeling projects within set deadlines.
- Create visualizations, reports, and dashboards to effectively communicate modeling outputs to diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
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Benefits
- Competitive daily rates between £300 and £325.
- Contract duration of six months.
- Exposure to impactful healthcare projects, allowing candidates to contribute to strategic NHS initiatives.
- Flexible working arrangements, including remote work options, fostering a healthy work-life balance.
- Opportunities for professional development and networking within the healthcare and technology sectors.
- Potential for extension or future opportunities within the NHS or related organizations.
Equal Opportunity
VIQU IT is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our collective goals.
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