The Clinical Data Engineer will be instrumental in driving the Health Data Institute’s mission to leverage data for improved healthcare outcomes. Collaborating with the Principal Data Scientist, Head of Data Science & Advanced Analytics, multidisciplinary teams and Industry Partners, the Clinical Data Engineer will design, build, and operationalise robust data engineering and AI solutions that power advanced analytics and AI initiatives across the Trust and beyond.
Job Title: Clinical Data Engineer
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum
Location: Berkshire, Reading, United Kingdom
Deadline: The closing date is 29 October 2025
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Data Engineer will design, develop, and operationalise data engineering and AI solutions to support research, clinical care, and operational performance across the Trust. They will lead the adoption of best practices, develop automated data pipelines, and implement secure, scalable solutions using SQL, Python, R, and cloud technologies. The role includes building predictive and prescriptive models, deploying and monitoring machine learning applications, and applying advanced analytics to improve patient outcomes, service efficiency, and workforce wellbeing.
The post-holder will collaborate with internal teams and external partners, contributing to the Trust’s Secure Data Environment and Federated Data Platform, and ensuring all work complies with ethical, legal, and governance standards. They will manage data research projects, guide stakeholders, and promote adoption of analytics insights to support service transformation.
Acting as a trusted advisor, they will translate complex technical concepts into actionable recommendations, facilitate workshops and training, and support strategic decision-making across clinical, operational, and executive teams, embedding data-driven innovation and best practice throughout the organisation.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc – Data, Mathematical or Medically related field
- MSc – Data, Mathematical or Medically related field
Desirable
- Relevant course (Medical, Mathematical, IT, Data)
- Project Management Qualification (e.g. PRINCE2)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years in a Data related field
- Proficiency in SQL
- Proficiency in Python (Machine Learning, Deep Learning or LLM Frameworks)
Desirable
- Minimum 2 years experience in Data related field
- Minimum 2 years in a Business or Management Consulting field
- Experience of Docker, Hadoop, PySpark, Apache or MS Azure
- Minimum 2 years NHS/Healthcare experience.
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