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Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infection (ARHAI) Scotland, part of National Services Scotland,
Data Management Officer
Permanent, Agenda for Change Band 5
Hours – 37.5
Why not consider an opportunity to work as a Healthcare Scientist within Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infection (ARHAI) Scotland, part of National Services Scotland, we work in partnership to deliver Health Protection services which enable and support a safer and healthier Scotland.
We are seeking a Data Management Officer, to work in the Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infection (ARHAI) Group. The ARHAI Group leads and supports efforts to prevent healthcare associated infection by means of guidance development, surveillance, operational support and training, covering areas such as surgical-site surveillance, decontamination, microbiological surveillance, research and infection prevention and control.
The post holder will play an important role in a range of activities to support the national programmes of work of their teams and to monitor surveillance or antimicrobial resistance data in Scotland. The role will predominantly involve working with and managing data delivered through the Electronic Communication of Surveillance in Scotland (ECOSS) system, but will also include collecting, managing and reporting surveillance data from other routine and non-routine sources and liaising with key stakeholders including: Scottish Reference Laboratories, policymakers, NHS Boards, clinicians and other experts.
You will have an enthusiastic approach and excellent organisation skills; a primary degree in a scientific/clinical subject or equivalent experience in a role involving data management; training or experience in using databases, statistical and programming software such as R, SPSS and SQL; and good communication skills. You must be able to show initiative and prioritise work, manage your own workload and maintain high standards, with excellent attention to detail. You will be experienced in the use of Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook. You will have a proven track record as a team player and be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. It is vital that you demonstrate the NSS values of working with respect and care, openness and integrity, to focus on our customers, demonstrate commitment to each other and excel and improve. Knowledge of the NHS and an interest in infectious diseases would be advantageous. The location of the posts will be Glasgow, however, due to COVID-19 working from home may be required.
Due to current COVID 19 physical (social) distancing measures interviews will be held via MS Teams or SKYPE.
For an informal discussion please contact Fiona Murdoch on 0141 300 1922.
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.
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Closing date for completed applications is 13th October 2020
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies