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	Head of data science	8b	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	expert	4	You can: - identify opportunities to develop statistical insight, reports and models to support organisational objectives, while collaborating across the organisation effectively - critique statistical analyses - use a variety of data analytics techniques (such as data mining and prescriptive and predictive analytics) for complex data analysis through the whole data life cycle - use model outputs to produce evidence and help design services and policies - understand a broad range of statistical tools, particularly those deployed within the organisation, and can use these appropriately and help others to use them					
Data scientist	Head of data science	8b	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	practitioner	3	You can: - work with data engineers and data scientists to design and provide products for the organisation					
Data scientist	Head of data science	8b	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	expert	4	You can: - oversee compliance with data ethics standards and legislation across the organisation - develop, manage and continuously improve an ethical framework within your area - develop a data ethics culture, influencing others to act on it - ensure data ethics is applied appropriately when formulating, implementing and evaluating organisational policies and programmes					
Data scientist	Head of data science	8b	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	practitioner	3	You can: - demonstrate practical knowledge of data science tools and techniques - develop data science solutions that maximise insight - identify opportunities for how data science can improve data practices					
Data scientist	Head of data science	8b	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	expert	4	You can: - champion the role of data science within the organisation - understand and champion user research, and can design and manage processes to gather and establish user needs - identify and create opportunities to develop and deliver data science products to support organisational objectives, while collaborating across the organisation to fulfil meaningful goals - take responsibility for delivering scalable data science products into the organisation, and establishing maintenance support					
Data scientist	Head of data science	8b	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	expert	4	You can: - act as a leader or technical specialist, providing detailed support and guidance within the organisation and helping colleagues to develop skills - set the direction of CPD (continuous professional development) within your team - keep up to date with new developments in data science and can match those to opportunities in your organisation - talk confidently about the benefits of data science approaches to existing and potential customers - demonstrate an in-depth understanding of a wide range of data science techniques, such as machine learning and natural language processing, and detailed knowledge of at least one specialism - use these techniques to build data science solutions, including reports, models and dashboards					
Data scientist	Head of data science	8b	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	Head of data science	8b	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	practitioner	3	You can: - understand the differences between delivery methods, such as Agile and waterfall, and can choose the most appropriate method to deliver each product - define the minimum viable product (MVP) and support decisions about priorities - work with specialists in multidisciplinary teams to smoothly deliver data science products into the organisation					
Data scientist	Head of data science	8b	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	expert	4	You can: - shape organisational strategy using a deep understanding of the health and care system - represent the organisation with health and care partners and leaders - anticipate how policy and service changes will affect digital services and care 					
Data scientist	Head of data science	8b	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	practitioner	3	You can: - lead data protection impact assessments and information sharing agreements - advise teams on lawful basis, consent, confidentiality, and retention - investigate incidents and recommend improvements 					
Data scientist	Head of data science	8b	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	expert	4	You can: - set the organisation's standards for assuring and monitoring AI in care - lead the assurance of high-risk models before and after deployment - represent the organisation with regulators and partners on safe and fair AI 					
Data scientist	Head of data science	8b	Clinical risk management	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/47d491a9-f7c0-4b13-a10f-983d3aa0113e; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/4913d0c0-133a-4c46-aac3-f5d4989a982e	practitioner	3	You can: - lead hazard identification and risk assessment for a product or change - write and maintain hazard logs and clinical safety case reports - agree risk controls with product teams and check that they work - advise teams on applying clinical risk management standards 					
Data scientist	Head of data science	8b	Medical device software regulation	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/f453b1a6-c7db-4d9d-9ba3-47c45159bfe3	practitioner	3	You can: - assess whether a product is a medical device, and its likely class - plan the regulatory work for a product with quality and clinical colleagues 					
Data scientist	Head of data science	8b	People management	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/339ac029-066a-4985-9f9d-b3d7c8fea0bb; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/add39442-b8ca-4412-8156-391db53b0c5d	practitioner	3	You can: - line manage a team, setting objectives and running appraisals - support wellbeing and manage attendance, performance, and conduct - plan the team's development and succession 					
Data scientist	Head of data science	8b	Budget management	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/21c5790c-0930-4d74-b3b0-84caf5af12ea; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/74688c5d-2af1-4f7a-9d1c-00e808eaa1e6	practitioner	3	You can: - hold and manage a budget, forecasting and explaining variances - build a business case with costs and benefits