Research & Development (R&D) Specialist Data Analyst

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Data & AI team within the Research & Development department at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, as a Senior Research Analyst.Working within the Southampton Emerging Therapies and Technologies (SETT) Centre, you will combine advanced analytical and data engineering expertise with line management responsibilities, leading a group of analysts and data engineers to deliver high-quality research data projects.

Our team supports clinical and academic research through the extraction, processing and analysis of routinely collected healthcare data, developing innovative tools and infrastructure to expand research capacity and improve patient outcomes.

You will play an important role in supporting research project delivery, ensuring technical quality, and working in the team to improve team processes and capabilities.The SETT Data & AI team works to drive future transformation in patient care through the streamlined extraction of high quality data at scale, and the application of state of the art analytical techniques to drive research. By developing a data landscape friendly to research, we aim to expand Trust-wide research capacity and improve patient outcomes through helping to shape the future of medicine. This is a creative and rapidly evolving unit within the hospital's R&D environment, and successful candidates will have the exciting opportunity to help shape its direction and long-term aims.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.