role	role_level	band	skill	skill_source	pcf_reference	esco_reference	expected_level	expected_level_number	expected_level_description	self_rating	manager_rating	gap	evidence	development_action
Data scientist	Associate data scientist	5	Applied maths, statistics and scientific practices	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/382c11ed-20d5-4ae7-b60e-15fec527fa6c; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/7ee4c2ea-b349-4bd2-81a3-ec31475d4833; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/7a34b3d9-bd3b-4f4e-a0f6-f97439901cb7	working	2	You can: - apply analytical methods including exploratory data analysis and statistical testing to a specific data set, to reach accurate and reliable conclusions - understand and use different performance and accuracy metrics for model validation in data science projects, hypothesis testing and information retrieval - compare selected applied mathematics and statistical methods and identify their differences - access and use the statistical and scientific tools available within the organisation					
Data scientist	Associate data scientist	5	Data engineering	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/48db96bf-3314-45c6-bad8-fdb6e20e5639; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/2daec0e6-f0c1-43e8-8178-aedba99130ec	working	2	You can: - identify the appropriate engineering support to design and provide products for the organisation - recognise the processes and tools for cleansing and preparing data, and put reusable processes and checks in place - use different architectures, including cloud and on-premise - use data manipulation and transformation tools					
Data scientist	Associate data scientist	5	Data ethics and privacy	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/e9575f7f-053a-439e-8074-f93df3334e92; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/33a82b83-c838-4889-ae62-fae1317481eb; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/71717c33-dd63-4acf-b052-a5fd5d9fc490	working	2	You can: - apply fundamental principles of data ethics and privacy in your work under supervision - share data ethics and privacy risks through appropriate channels					
Data scientist	Associate data scientist	5	Data science innovation	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/edebd83d-35f6-4ed5-a940-6c203d178c01; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/4216e465-7baa-4884-a241-54b197bb9278; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/8327754d-3990-4056-b07e-4faa49cfcd26	working	2	You can: - adopt an inquisitive and curious approach to data - seek out and research new data science techniques to support learning - ask questions to improve your knowledge and learn about data science norms - see possibilities for improvements and innovation					
Data scientist	Associate data scientist	5	Delivering business impact	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/be20d05c-f6b4-4580-9fcf-f00f4baab562; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/ee7f90cc-922e-4da7-a7ae-83c2688fed10	working	2	You can: - show an understanding of the organisation and the benefits of data science - collaborate to help identify user needs and develop and deliver data science products - communicate effectively and present analysis and visualisations tailored to your audience					
Data scientist	Associate data scientist	5	Developing data science capability	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/517f678e-001b-4985-acb4-9edc3500d74c; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/a584a638-a2c0-4b3c-bdf3-a64f87225be9; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/988f4ac3-a37c-4b0a-a40f-4e0e56b5919e	working	2	You can: - manage your CPD (continuous professional development) and can link your learning to objectives and organisational goals - confidently talk about the benefits of data science approaches to existing and potential customers - demonstrate a good understanding of key data science techniques, such as machine learning, and you can use them to build data science solutions, including reports, models and dashboards					
Data scientist	Associate data scientist	5	Programming and build (data science)	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/21d2f96d-35f7-4e3f-9745-c533d2dd6e97; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/ccd0a1d9-afda-43d9-b901-96344886e14d; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/8369c2d6-c100-4cf6-bd83-9668d8678433	working	2	You can: - write and test scripts and create basic models in one or more languages - collaborate on shared codebases, using a variety of methodologies					
Data scientist	Associate data scientist	5	Understanding product delivery	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/cd5efa8c-e44d-4cbc-91c6-796018dbed68; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/0a9acb6b-1139-4be9-b431-3a80a959f2f4	working	2	You can: - show an awareness of the differences between delivery methods, such as Agile and waterfall, and can propose the most appropriate method to deliver each product - manage your contribution to tasks to fit in with the work of your wider team					
Data scientist	Associate data scientist	5	Understanding health and care services	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/9b63d92b-5a3a-46b0-b2ba-c98b39ea5aaf; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/6c252ea9-e7df-4f82-8035-7d7ee742ff0e	awareness	1	You can: - describe the main parts of the health and care system and the services the organisation supports - explain why patient safety and confidentiality matter in your work 					
Data scientist	Associate data scientist	5	Information governance and data protection	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/a4346013-a967-4a58-a533-6b32ad1364c5; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/51ece34f-c24e-4183-9bf4-9b6f28748aec; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/097c6a36-f031-4d3e-b5c1-62d6ffcb430b	working	2	You can: - apply data protection principles to your work - contribute to data protection impact assessments - handle information requests and records correctly 					
Data scientist	Associate data scientist	5	Pseudonymisation and disclosure control	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/71717c33-dd63-4acf-b052-a5fd5d9fc490; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/33a82b83-c838-4889-ae62-fae1317481eb	working	2	You can: - work with pseudonymised data and apply disclosure checks before releasing outputs - recognise when linked or detailed data could identify a patient 					
Data scientist	Associate data scientist	5	Safe and fair AI in health care	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/e465a154-93f7-4973-9ce1-31659fe16dd2; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/e9575f7f-053a-439e-8074-f93df3334e92	awareness	1	You can: - explain how a model can harm patients, for example through bias, drift, or over-reliance on its output - explain why models need validating on the population they will be used with 					
Data scientist	Associate data scientist	5	Clinical terminology and classification	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/2806260f-6399-4add-8f11-070141423f9d; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/49812c2d-3a36-4be8-bd41-8c0be3db7c6d	awareness	1	You can: - explain the difference between a clinical terminology and a classification - recognise common terminologies such as SNOMED CT and ICD