Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Data Scientist
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
About the Role
Are you a skilled data scientist ready to make a real difference for children and young people? Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our Data Science team in Innovation Department.
This is a fixed-term, grant-funded position (supported by Charities Together) where you will be responsible for leading advanced risk modelling and machine learning projects aimed at enhancing services, efficiency, and outcomes for our patients and their families.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading and managing multiple data science projects from requirements through to delivery.
- Designing, developing, validating, and maintaining analytical and predictive models.
- Working primarily in Databricks using SQL and Python.
- Developing models and analytical products on Trust datasets, turning complex data into clear, actionable insight.
- Collaborating with clinicians, operational leads, and digital colleagues across the Trust.
- Translating real service needs into robust analytical solutions.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Requirements
- Designing and delivering reporting products and dashboards (for example in Power BI).
- Communicating complex findings clearly through reports, presentations, and visualizations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Maintaining appropriate documentation and version control.
- Complying with information governance requirements including UK GDPR and Caldicott Principles.
- Supporting colleagues through mentoring and sharing best practice.
About Us
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, caring for over 450,000 children and young people each year. Based in Liverpool, we provide care across a purpose-built hospital in the Park, our community sites, and through innovation and research that reaches well beyond our walls.
Our Innovation team sits at the heart of the Trust's ambition to be world-leading, and the Data Science function is a key part of that vision. You will join a supportive, forward-thinking team working on projects that have real impact on patient care and Trust operations.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including NHS Pension, generous annual leave, flexible working, and access to learning and development opportunities. Our values are at the centre of everything we do.
Sponsorship
We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications are considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other candidates. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and requirements on the government website.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Olufemi Olajide
- Job title: Head of Data Science
- Email address: olufemi.olajide@alderhey.nhs.uk
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills