Consultant Data Analyst

Job title: Consultant Data Analyst

Contract type:  Full time, permanent 

Day rate: Up to £500 + VAT

Location: London/Remote

Working arrangements:  Standard working hours between 9am – 5pm

The Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK is seeking to recruit at least one experienced statistician with proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. The appointed individual will play a pivotal role in the design and implementation of complex data analyses to support research activities, report writing and associated publications.  They will be expected to commit a maximum of 30 days annually to these activities, which will be remunerated at around £500 per day, as per contract agreement.

Key responsibilities

• Conducting a range of multivariate analyses, including multi-level modelling, on large datasets (20,000+ cases) combining data from a variety of sources.
• Contributing to the design and development of new analyses while assisting in the progression of ongoing projects.
• Collaborating closely with a small team overseen by clinicians, whilst working with staff from the Research & Development function, to design analyses and draft publications.

Requirements

• A postgraduate degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline such as mathematics, statistics, psychology, sociology, public health, or research methodology.
• Proficiency in analysing data using a range of statistical software (including SPSS).
• Demonstrated experience in managing large datasets and conducting complex analyses.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex findings in a clear and engaging manner to diverse stakeholders.

Applications from solo-working data analysts, as well as arrangements where Consultant-level (usually Professor or equivalent) Senior Statisticians / Data Scientists are supervising more junior data analysts / researchers, will be considered.  

If you wish to discuss the role with the Medical Director, please contact Dr. Mike Jones, Medical Director Training & Development: Mike.Jones@thefederation.uk (020 3075 1383)

About the Federation

The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians, based in the UK and with international reach, is a collaboration between the:

• Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
• Royal College of Physicians of London

Collectively, the colleges represent more than 50,000 physicians worldwide. For physicians in the UK and globally, the colleges provide an invaluable professional network, opportunities to share best practice and ongoing educational opportunities. 

The Federation develops and delivers services to support doctors at every stage of their careers, including:

• continuing professional development (CPD) 
• examinations (Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK – MRCP(UK)) 
• training (Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board – JRCPTB).

For more information about the role and our benefits, please view the job description

Closing date: 31 July 2024

Interview date: TBC

To apply for this role please submit your CV alongside an expression of interest (no longer than 1 page of A4) outlining how your skills and experience match the job description and person specification for the role.

The RCP positively encourages applications for suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

The RCP is all about our people - our members, our staff, our volunteers and leaders. We educate, influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know we can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming and having people who represent the 21st century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients we serve is so important to us.

Last updated on Jul 19, 2024