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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Data Management Officers
5 posts are available
About the Organisation:
Public Health Scotland is a new organisation, set up to improve the lives of people in Scotland, to reduce health inequalities that persist in many of our communities. It’s an exciting time to join the organisation, with PHS at the forefront of Scotland’s efforts to tackle Coronavirus and its implications across society.
The Post:
In a data driven world, nothing is more critical than finding out exactly what is going on around you. Help us tell that story through the power of data.
We have some amazing opportunities for you to join our Data Management team who work on diverse topic areas such as drug and alcohol misuse, early years and young people, mental health, hospital activity and health and social care. As part of these roles you will deliver high quality data management services to contribute and influence the future shape of health and care services.
The Candidate:
As one of our Data Management Officers you will:
• Support our data providers in providing and processing a wide range of data sources ensuring high quality and timely data
• Identify data and system problems working with our customers to find solutions
• Communicate with data providers on agreed action plans to improve data quality and completeness ensuring any issues are followed up
• Maintain and develop national data standards and definitions to ensure data integrity and consistency.
Location and Working Pattern:
Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Central Quay, Glasgow with current work from home arrangements and plans for ‘hybrid’ working.
Please note that PHS is currently in the process of relocating from Central Quay, Glasgow to Bothwell Street, Glasgow from early 2024.
Work Pattern - Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
During times of public health emergency, or other urgent business need, you may be required on a temporary basis to work your normal contracted working hours over 7 days including weekends, in order to meet the needs of the service.
It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with PHS.
Benefits:
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. Click here to view the full range of the PHS Employee Benefits.
Further Information:
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Michael Linton, Information Manager on Michael.Linton@phs.scot, or Ash Morrissey, Data Manager on Ashleigh.Morrissey3@phs.scot
Closing date for completed applications is 8th December 2023.
Note: Interviews are expected to be held between 9th-16th January 2024.
Further information on PHS is available from: www.publichealthscotland.scot
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
Public Health Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies