Data Scientist - York

Data Scientist - YorkJob Reference: 000476Salary: £58,000Closing Date: 26/05/2025 00:00:00Location: YorkEmployement Type: Full TimeAre you passionate about leveraging data analytics and machine learning to drive impactful change in healthcare?Benenden Health is a leading UK not-for-profit healthcare provider committed to offering low-cost private healthcare. We are at the beginning of our data science journey, and we are seeking a talented Data Scientist to join our team.Reporting to the Senior Data Science and Analytics Manager, you will play a crucial role in developing advanced statistical models and machine learning algorithms to analyse large datasets, providing actionable insights that enhance decision-making processes and support strategic initiatives.You will collaborate with various business units, including clinical staff, to translate business requirements into operational, data-driven solutions that improve patient care and organisational efficiency.As a Data Scientist, you will ensure data quality and integrity, create and maintain dashboards and visualisations, and stay updated with the latest industry trends to continuously improve our methodologies.You will lead and manage data science projects, mentor junior data scientists, and uphold ethical standards in all data activities, with a strong emphasis on patient confidentiality and data security.If you have an advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field, proficiency in programming languages like Python, R, and SQL, and a deep understanding of healthcare data and regulations, we invite you to apply and be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in healthcare.Join us at this exciting time and help shape the future of data science at Benenden Health.The Benenden Health office is based in York and whilst there will be an opportunity to work from home, this role is offered on a hybrid basis and there will be requirement of a weekly attendance at the office.What we offer employees:Smart, flexible working achieve your objectives in the way that best suits youCorporate Benenden Health membership and Corporate Benenden Cash planUp to 35 days’ holiday including bank holidaysPension with up to 10% employer contributionsDiscount available on other Benenden Health productsEmployee Assistance ProgramUnlimited access to £500 Refer a Friend Bonus SchemeDiscount and cash back on hundreds of high-street retailersExcellent training and career progression opportunitiesCycle to work schemeEmployee engagement eventsOnsite First Aiders and Mental Health First AidersFree onsite gymJoin us in our mission to provide low-cost private healthcare to everyone and improve the nation’s health via digital marketing, advertising and storytelling. For further information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile.