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This post is a Fixed Term / Secondment position until 31st March 2023
Data Systems Manager
About the Organisation:
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland (NHSS) providing support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports NHSS to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same – to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.
The post:
The NHS Scotland Scan for Safety (SfS) Programme was established by NHS National Services Scotland in 2021, following approval of the programme business case by the Health and Social Care Management Board (HSCMB). The drivers for change are to increase traceability and recall ability for medical devices used in acute care, as well as regulatory drivers such as the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review (IMMDS) and the Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021 (MMDA) which resulted in a UK-wide commitment to establish a UK Medical Device Information System (MDIS). During 2022 a legislative requirement for all UK health and care providers will be established for them to collect data relating to the devices that are used in patient care, with the initial focus being on implantable devices. This is a high-profile Programme involving engagement at all levels across NHS Scotland.
The Data Systems Manager will join an established team with a passion for transforming services to improve healthcare for citizens in Scotland. The role is critical in ensuring core data is available and accurate to support the implementation of the national Inventory Management System and will be a key contributor to shaping the delivery of this wide ranging programme of transformational change.
The candidate:
You will have an enthusiastic approach, excellent organisation and communication skills and be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience. You must be able to show initiative and prioritise work, manage your own workload and maintain high standards, with excellent attention to detail. Experience in data systems projects, data management and interrogation is highly desirable.
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 and experience of the NHS would be advantageous.
Location and working pattern:
The location of the post will be Canderside, Larkhall, however we have a hybrid working policy and working from home is actively supported. Due to the nature of the Scan for Safety Programme, the role requires the post holder to be on site in Health Board acute locations across NHS Scotland for periods of time.
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
Further information:
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Jacqueline Ferguson, Technology Services Programme Manager on jacqueline.ferguson2@nhs.scot or 07971 516960
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Closing date for completed applications is the 21st December 2022
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
We welcome applications from all candidates, however in line with Scottish Government requirement we will be giving priority consideration to NSS Test and Protect core staff who meet the essential criteria for the role.
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 vacan