Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Glasgow, is currently looking to recruit a LaunchPad Statistician for an initial 12 month contract on a rate of c.£450/day (Outside IR35) (DOE). This role will be a mix of working from home and the office.
 
Responsibilities:
 
– Play a key role in supporting a diverse portfolio of innovation projects, contributing to the design, delivery, and evaluation of data-driven solutions that improve patient outcomes, service efficiency, and system sustainability.
– Provide expert statistical input across the full project lifecycle.
– Will be responsible for developing robust statistical analysis plans aligned to project objectives, applying appropriate quantitative methodologies, and ensuring outputs are accurate, reproducible, and compliant with relevant governance frameworks.
– A key aspect of the role will be translating complex statistical outputs into clear, actionable insights for a wide range of stakeholders.
 
Essential Skills:
 
– Degree in statistics, mathematics, data science
– Experience of working with NHS Health Boards
– Experience working with NHS datasets
– Experience delivering statistical analysis across multiple projects or a programme/portfolio
– Producing statistical analysis plans, reports, dashboards, or publications
– Experience with data linkage and working within Trusted Research Environments
 
Desirable Skills:
 
– Evidence of continued professional development in areas such as: Health data science, project methodology. Etc
– Postgraduate qualification (MSc/PhD) in statistics, public health, or a relevant discipline
– Knowledge of AI/ML approaches and their application in healthcare
 
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.