Data Analyst

NSD plans, funds and co-ordinates national specialist and screening services on behalf of NHS Boards and the Scottish Government Health & Social Care Directorates (SGHSCD). The Division is responsible and accountable for the effective management of a number of specialist services, screening programmes, and managed networks that are designated through SGHSCD national commissioning processes. Fundamental to the success of these programmes of work is the use of clinical and other information to drive improvement. The Information Management Service (IMS) identifies and delivers information management requirements to enable the delivery of individual network and project requirements to all of NSD.

NSD seeks a Data Analyst to provide data analysis and audit support activities for a portfolio of national networks and services, as well as additional administrative and project support services to the Information Management Service (IMS).

The Candidate:

The postholder, responsible to the IMS Management Team, will be part of a team delivering a high-quality data, analytical and support service to a significant number of national managed clinical and diagnostic networks, specialist services and screening programmes across Scotland within National Services Division, along with other associated projects.

Applicants should be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience ideally gained working in a relevant role within the NHS environment. Knowledge of analytical reporting tools such as Business Objects (BOXI) and visualisation software such as Tableau and Power BI is desirable, as is in-depth working knowledge of standard office packages e.g. Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits. HR Benefits Brochure.

National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same - to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services., NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national board and, as an anchor institution, it is our ambition to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. We recognise that flexible working creates an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and feel confident about their ability to balance their personal and professional responsibilities. This is supported through Once for Scotland flexible working policies. NSS has made a long-term commitment to staff health and well-being and offers many learning and development opportunities to support and improve our approaches to diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace. There are a number of equality staff networks in place which all staff are welcome to join. We are also an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As an accredited Disability Confident Leader, it is the aim