Data Manager/Administrator

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare service is seeking a Data Manager/Administrator to provide essential administrative and data support to the Family Nurse Partnership Team. The ideal candidate should possess a qualification in secretarial studies, knowledge of Microsoft Office, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Previous experience in a healthcare setting is advisable. This role is fixed-term/secondment until January 2027, based in Wallacetown Health Centre.

Qualifications

• Essential qualification in secretarial studies or administration.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and data support to the Family Nurse Partnership Team.
• Input data into the FNP information systems.
• Summarise data in preparation for standardised reports.
• Perform general office work as indicated by supervisors.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

Qualification in secretarial studies/administration

Job description

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.

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.

The Family Nurse Partnership programme (FNP) is a preventative evidence based programme for young first‑time mothers and has been in operation in Tayside since July 2011.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Data Manager/Administrator to join our established Family Nurse Team in NHS Tayside, based in Wallacetown Health Centre.

The role will provide administrative and data support to the Family Nurse Partnership Team enabling the nurses and the Supervisor to fulfil aspects of their roles.

It is essential that you have a qualification in secretarial studies/administration and/or equivalent experience. Your duties will include inputting data into the FNP information systems and summarising data in preparation for standardised reports.

Duties will also include general office work including other duties as indicated by the FNP supervisors. It is essential that you have knowledge of Microsoft Office packages i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

You must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Previous experience within a healthcare setting is desirable.

Hours of duty: 37 per week worked over 5 days.

You are welcome to discuss this post informally with Family Nurse Supervisor Martha Mackie at an agreed time. Please phone on Tel: [phone] to arrange.

You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment. Information on the Healthcare Support Worker Regulations can be found on NHS Tayside microsite on Staffnet > Our Websites > Healthcare Support Workers.

PLEASE NOTE - This post is offered on a fixed‑term/secondment basis until 04 January 2027.

Current NHS Tayside Employees – Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.

Short‑listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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