Senior Data Scientist-Analytics Lead | East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking to recruit a Senior Data Scientist – Analytics Lead to help shape the future of data‑driven decision‑making across our organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to use advanced analytics, machine learning and AI to make a real difference to patient care and staff experience.

Working at the leading edge of Data Science, you will apply a blend of applied mathematics, statistics, advanced computing, visualisation and data engineering to real healthcare challenges. You will work closely with the Head of Analytics to maintain and grow our data science capability, enabling the greater use of machine‑learning models and AI to support operational and clinical improvement.

In line with our current home‑working policy, your time will be split between Trust sites and home working. However, a minimum of 40% on site is expected for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead meaningful analytical projects that help improve patient care, using modern tools and techniques to turn complex data into clear, practical insights.
• Shape the future of our analytics team by supporting and developing a small group of data scientists, creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
• Work closely with colleagues across the Trust, building strong relationships and helping teams understand how data can solve real operational and strategic challenges.
• Drive innovation in our analytical tools and processes, helping us make the most of our EPR, Azure Data Lake, and emerging machine‑learning technologies.
• Champion high‑quality analysis by ensuring our work is accurate, accessible and impactful, and by helping create a culture where learning, collaboration and continuous improvement are valued.

Benefits

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Well‑being programme offer a variety of services.

This advert closes on Sunday 10 May 2026.

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