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NHS Grampian is an intelligence-led organisation known for drawing on high quality analytics to inform public health, planning, performance and improvement. We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.
We have a number of posts available and are looking for people with highly developed skills in: information extraction and manipulation of large datasets; application of relevant statistical approaches to complex problems; identification of data patterns; predictive modelling; information interpretation and data visualisation skills. All of the posts offer the opportunity to work with a broad range of stakeholders such as Public Health consultants, acute sector colleagues and local authorities, along with other health boards and national health bodies.
The team has built an outstandingly positive reputation and we are much in demand, so the ability to lead under pressure is important. In return we can offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements with opportunities for development and progression. Continuous professional development and research are important to us and we provide the opportunity to develop academic links with the University of Aberdeen and the Aberdeen Centre for Health Data Science.
This high-profile post will lead, influence and direct the strategic design and development of new data and intelligence systems’ architecture and processes across the health system in Grampian. In collaboration with partners, the post-holder will design and manage the implementation of data integration plans to extend coverage of intelligence across the whole health and care system. This will include secondary care, primary care, child health, mental health and Local Authorities. The post will influence local and national bodies in the development of intelligence-related policies and investment.
The successful candidate will be adaptable and able to switch on occasion to hands-on programming or development work. Therefore, suitable candidates will have technical expertise in data services, data preparation, ETL, MS SQL studio and business objects.
Interviews will be held in early January.
Enquiries to: Jillian Evans, Head of Health Intelligence, Public Health, NHS Grampian, jillian.evans3@nhs.scot