OverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Data Scientist to join a nationally renowned Data Science Team for 18 months. The successful candidate will work in a diverse and inclusive team that utilises the latest data technology to create insight and solve business problems. Candidates who show exceptional collaborative, multi-disciplinary working and leadership characteristics will be considered alongside technical competencies in machine learning, artificial intelligence and natural language processing.ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Data Scientist role will support the Data Science Manager in delivering a nationally renowned Data Science function.The role will be responsible for delivering high quality, novel and innovative data science solutions and taking advantage of the organisation’s high quality data assets.You will experiment, develop, communicate, and deploy solutions and insights to drive improvements in patient care, operational efficiency, research, and healthcare outcomes.The role is multi-disciplinary by nature and there is an expectation that successful candidates will be collaborative, innovative and display strong inclusive leadership characteristics.About Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation TrustThe Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.What we offerAs a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.How to read moreTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.ukThis advert closes on Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr