Data Management Officer

Public Services Delivery Scotland; Alexandria; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Work-life balance policies

Occupational health services

Learning resource centres

Discounted leisure

Financial benefits

Shopping benefits

Job summary

Public Services Delivery Scotland seeks a Data Management Officer to support national surveillance of healthcare-associated infection and antimicrobial resistance. The role centres on ECOSS data handling and expanding data collection from routine and non-routine sources.

You will manage datasets, ensure data quality, and report findings to senior stakeholders, collaborating in a multidisciplinary team across Scotland.

Qualifications

• Primary degree in a scientific/clinical subject or equivalent experience in data management.
• Training or experience in using databases and statistical/programming software (R, SPSS, SQL).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage data delivered through ECOSS and other surveillance sources.
• Collect, manage and report surveillance data for bacteraemia, ICU infections, SSIs and outbreaks.
• Liaise with Scottish Reference Laboratories, policymakers, NHS Boards and clinicians.

Skills

Data management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific/clinical subject

Tools

R

SPSS

SQL

Job description

Background

On 1 April 2026, NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) and NHS Education for Scotland (NES) became one national organisation, focused on continuity today and a stronger, more connected service for tomorrow.

As part of this transformation, NSS and NES have joined to form a new organisation: Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland). This new organisation will play a pivotal role in supporting the renewal and ensuring the long-term sustainability of health and care services across Scotland.

About the Organisation

PSD Scotland unites expertise from NES and NSS in a way that will allow us to accelerate national programmes to support the NHS to deliver better care, now and in the future.

We support staff with education and training, provide the tools and data that improve services, and run vital national functions such as procurement, logistics and blood, tissue and cell services.

The Post

This is an exciting opportunity for a Data Management Officer to join ARHAI (Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infection) Scotland, within PSD Scotland. ARHAI Scotland leads and supports efforts to prevent healthcare associated infection (HAI) by means of guidance development, surveillance, operational support and training, covering areas such as surgical site infection and other HAI surveillance, decontamination, microbiological surveillance, research and infection prevention and control.

The Candidate

The post holder will play an important role in a range of activities to support the national surveillance of healthcare associated infection 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. The development and management of data systems is essential to ensure ARHAI Scotland can monitor and report on key areas such as bacteraemia, infections in ICU settings, surgical site infections, hospital incidents, and outbreaks.

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. Experience in data visualisation and/or analytics is essential. 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 PSD Scotland 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 public health would be advantageous.

This is a national post, hosted by ARHAI Scotland.

Location and Working Pattern

Gyle Square EH12 9EB, Edinburgh or Delta House, Glasgow G1 2NP

Currently hybrid working.

Monday to Friday 36 hours per week

PSD Scotland is a remote-friendly employer with colleagues based throughout Scotland. We support hybrid and office-based working arrangements where possible and welcome discussions about alternative working patterns during the application process.

It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK and have entitlement to work in the UK for the post in which you will be employed.

Benefits

• pension scheme
• comprehensive range of work life balance policies
• occupational health services
• learning resource centres
• discounted leisure
• financial benefits
• shopping benefits

HR Benefits Brochure.

Inclusion

Public Services Delivery Scotland is a national organisation and, as a anchor institution, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all under-represented groups, including racially minoritised people and disabled people. You do not need to be working in a similar role now. Whether you are returning from a career break, such as maternity, paternity or caring responsibilities, or bringing transferable skills from another sector, your experience can bring a valuable perspective to our work. We are committed to supporting staff health, wellbeing and development, and offer a range of learning and development opportunities to promote diversity, inclusion and positive mental health. Staff can also join a range of equality networks. As an equal opportunities employer and accredited Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Where exceptionally high application volumes make this impracticable, a fair and proportionate shortlisting approach will be applied in line with Disability Confident guidance. If you would like to discuss the role, reasonable adjustments or alternative working patterns before applying, please contact [e-mail].

Further information

For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Gary Law Senior Information Development Manager on [e-mail]

Closing date for completed applications is Sunday 11th October 2026

Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).

We are 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 however, where exceptionally high application volumes make this impracticable, a fair and proportionate shortlisting approach will be applied in line with Disability Confident guidance.