Data Scientist

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for a Data Scientist to play a central role in informing national pay negotiations and supporting employers across the NHS. This is a unique opportunity to use your analytical expertise to influence policy support fair and sustainable pay systems and help build a resilient NHS workforce for the future.

About the role

As a Data Scientist you will:

Extract analyse and interpret large amounts of data from a range of sources using statistical tools in order that it can be used to inform policy decisions about pay and workforce issues and support national pay negotiations.
Present the results of analytical insights in a clear and engaging way for non- specialist audiences.
Create and maintain query databases holding workforce and pay data.
Build complex what if costing models to forecast the potential future costs of changing pay policy.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with employers in the NHS Department of Health & Social Care Office for the Pay Review Bodies and in the NHS Trade Unions e.g. UNISON RCN BMA.
Produce tools/guidance to support employers in understanding the financial impact of new pay systems.
Support programme planning reporting and risk management ensuring delivery of highquality outputs on time.

About you

Were looking for someone who:

Has excellent technical ability in Excel or other statistical packages.
Can build robust costing models to support whatif policy analysis.
Enjoys complex problemsolving and takes a systematic methodical approach to challenges.
Has a keen eye for detail able to spot inconsistencies or emerging trends in large datasets.
Can explain complex analysis clearly to nonspecialists and senior leaders.
Communicates confidently and builds strong influential relationships across awide range of stakeholders.

To apply

Please download the job description and complete the application form. Please note we do not accept CVs. If you require the application form in another format please contact

For an informal discussion about the post and the NHS Confederation before applying please contact Rob Rowell at or .

Application deadline: 9th February 2026 (midnight)

Interview date: Wednesday 25th February

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The NHS Confederation is the membership organisation that brings together supports and speaks for the whole healthcare system in England Wales and Northern Ireland.

The NHS Confederation is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for our staff. A place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of inclusive employment policies including family friendly policies and flexible working and we have range of channels to support staff from different backgrounds including our staff networks and a staff forum.

The NHS Confederation is committed to being a flexible employer. We understand the value and benefit to our employees being able to work flexibly and our agile working principles are designed to empower our people to work with optimal flexibility and minimal constraints to support a work life balance and take care of employee health and wellbeing.

You will receive an excellent benefits package including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) pension scheme cycle to work scheme salary sacrifice schemes and travel season ticket loans.

Benefits

Employee assistant (counselling)

Cycle to work scheme

Mindful employer plus

Occupational health

30 days holiday

Flexi time

Season ticket loan

Eye tests/ flu jabs

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