Information Analyst

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Ayr; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran invites applications for two Information Analyst roles based at Ailsa Hospital. These permanent posts are 36 hours per week, offering opportunities to analyse data, create reports and dashboards to support service improvement.

You will work with NHS datasets, use tools like Power BI and possibly Business Objects, and present insights to stakeholders to inform operational and strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience with NHS datasets and performance indicators desirable.
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise conflicting demands.
• Strong analytical and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and present data to support operational, tactical and strategic decisions.
• Extract, analyse and present data from NHS information systems and datasets.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and performance reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Performance reporting

Data visualization

Dashboards

Tools

Business Objects

Power BI

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.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2x Information Analyst based at Ailsa Hospital. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Hours

Post 1 & 2 - 36 hours per week.

What You Will Do

The post holders will be required to utilise their skills and experience in the field of data analysis, performance reporting and intelligence to provide and present data and analytics that support operational, tactical and strategic decision-making across the organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for extracting, analysing and presenting data from a range of NHS information systems and datasets. This will require expertise in data querying, analytical software and visualisation tools, including the development and maintenance of dashboards and performance reports. The post holders will present information in a variety of formats including reports, dashboards, tables and graphical outputs tailored to the needs of stakeholders.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

Knowledge and experience of working with NHS datasets, information systems and performance indicators is desirable, as too is experience in the use of Business Objects and of developing and maintaining dashboards and visualisations using Microsoft Power BI. The successful applicants will be able to work on their own initiative, be self‑motivated and reliable and able to prioritise conflicting demands.

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack. It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form. NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full‑time contract and must be pro‑rated for part‑time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre‑employment checks. Please visit here for further information. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

Additional Information For Candidates

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If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact: Paul Dunlop: [e-mail] or Laura Kelso: [e-mail]