eHealth Systems Specialist (Social Care)

eHealth is an innovative department leading on new ways of development, application, implementation and adoption of digital technologies to improve and transform the delivery of care to patients throughout the NHS Highland area.

We currently have a vacancy for an eHealth Systems Specialist to be part of a team who manage, maintain and are responsible for the on-going development of NHS Highland’s applications software systems and interfaces.  The post will specialise in supporting members of the Social Care team to ensure the systems and processes used meet their needs and demands.

We are seeking an individual who has in-depth knowledge of database management including Oracle, SQL Server or Pick, as well as programming and reporting skills.  A knowledge of PRINCE2 is required.

Personal initiative and innovative thinking are key to achievement of objectives.

We believe that people are at their best when they enjoy their job and are fully aligned to the ambition to make NHS Highland a 'great place to work' for everyone.  Some of the benefits which help us to achieve this are:

• Being part of a department who recognises and values its staff as its greatest resource and critical to the success of the eHealth and the organisation.
• Having person-centred benefits package which includes:
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days plus 8 public holidays
  • Comprehensive range of work life balance policies
  • Personal development opportunities
  • Access to occupational health services, discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.
• Being part of an organisation who delivers high quality patient-centred care to people across a vast geographical area.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do:

Care and Compassion | Teamwork and Quality | Dignity and Respect |

Honesty, Openness and Accountability

A relevant degree in Information Technology or equivalent professional qualification is required as well as a full driving licence.

Informal enquiries should be made to Duncan Alexander, Interim eHealth Applications Systems Manager, on 07773 210667 or at duncan.alexander@nhs.scot or to Norry Thom, eHealth Technical Services Manager, at norry.thom@nhs.scot.

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.