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About The Company
VIQU IT is a leading technology recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented IT professionals with innovative organizations across various industries. With a strong reputation for excellence and integrity, VIQU IT specializes in sourcing highly skilled candidates for contract, permanent, and interim roles in the technology sector. Our commitment to understanding client needs and candidate aspirations ensures we deliver tailored staffing solutions that drive success. We pride ourselves on fostering long-term relationships with both clients and candidates, supporting their growth and technological advancement in a competitive marketplace.
About The Role
We are partnering with an esteemed NHS organization seeking a skilled Data Scientist for a 6-month contract based in Cardiff, with the option for remote work. The primary focus of this role is to develop, refine, and implement advanced workforce demand and supply models that underpin strategic healthcare planning. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in transforming workforce forecasting processes through sophisticated analytics, simulation modeling, and evidence-based insights. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful healthcare projects that influence workforce planning and service delivery across NHS settings.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess proven experience as a Data Scientist within complex, data-driven environments. Strong proficiency in Python, including building and maintaining analytical or simulation models, is essential. Candidates should have a solid understanding of system dynamics modeling, simulation engines, or forecasting methodologies. Knowledge of NHS-specific data such as activity, demand, referral, population health, or workforce metrics is highly desirable. Additionally, expertise in SQL for large data extraction and manipulation, coupled with experience using tools like Power BI, Excel, and R for analysis and visualization, is required. A degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred, along with excellent communication skills to effectively present findings to diverse stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance workforce planning models that support long-term healthcare workforce forecasting and demand planning.
- Analyse complex datasets to understand workforce inflows, outflows, activity trends, and service demand across NHS settings.
- Apply system dynamics and simulation modelling techniques to improve existing models and develop new forecasting capabilities.
- Translate research evidence, operational data, and stakeholder requirements into robust analytical models and actionable insights.
- Collaborate with workforce planning and analytical teams to deliver modelling projects within challenging timescales.
- Produce visualisations, reports, and dashboards that communicate modelling outputs to a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Benefits
- Joining this NHS project offers a unique opportunity to work on high-impact healthcare initiatives that influence workforce planning at a strategic level.
- The role provides a competitive daily rate of £300 - £325, with a contract duration of six months.
- Flexible working arrangements, including remote work options, enable a healthy work-life balance.
- The position also offers valuable experience in healthcare analytics, exposure to NHS operational data, and the chance to contribute to meaningful improvements in healthcare service delivery.
- Additionally, successful candidates will benefit from professional development opportunities and the support of a dedicated team committed to excellence in healthcare analytics.
Equal Opportunity
VIQU IT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and drives success, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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