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Job reference: 038637
Salary: Band 6 (£31,800 - £39,169)
Job closing date: 18/12/2020
Job Type: Administrative Services
Location: Edinburgh
Employment type: Fixed-term or Secondment
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 04/12/2020
Employer (NHS Board): Public Services Delivery Scotland
Department: NSS Solutions/BI (Sub-Dept)

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This post is a fixed term contract/ secondment for 18 Months


NSS is the leading provider of data services and advanced analytics within the public sector in Scotland.  Established in 2000, the Data and Analytics service is a dedicated team of professionals that designs, develops and supports integrated data and analytical platforms for NHSScotland which underpins Scotland’s reputation as a world leader in health informatics.
Due to the increasing demand for data and analytical services to support service delivery and outcomes during the Covid-19 pandemic, we are looking for experienced and enthusiastic data analytics professional to join our team to work on vital analysis and performance reporting within the National Contact Tracing Centre.
The typical responsibilities will include
•    Data management & quality assurance
•    Design and build of complex data processing and data wrangling routines
•    Design and build of innovative analytical solutions
A degree, or equivalent, is required plus significant experience in the delivery of complex and innovative analytical solutions.  Successful candidates will be strong communicators, with an enthusiastic, proactive attitude.
  Any candidate who has lived/worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding 5 years will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.
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
For an informal discussion please contact Neil Sinclair at neil.sinclair@nhs.scot 
Closing date for completed applications is Friday 18th December 2020

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