Information Officer

NHS Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland invites applications for the role of Information Officer. This fixed-term position of 18 months involves providing essential statistical information to support the Diagnostics Group and ensuring accurate data flows for government requirements. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal skills and a solid knowledge of IT systems. The role allows for hybrid working flexibility, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals in the healthcare data field.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality comprehensive and accurate statistical information to support service delivery and improvement work.
• Develop and design datasets and information flows for Scottish Government waiting times and local demand optimisation.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good understanding of IT systems

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.

Applications are invited for the post of Information Officer. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing high quality comprehensive and accurate statistical information to support the delivery of the services and improvement work across the Diagnostics Group. You will contribute to develop and design datasets and information flows to support data requirements for Scottish Government waiting times and local demand optimisation of imaging requests.

This post is for a fixed term/secondment period of 18 months. Although largely office based, there is flexibility for hybrid working, one day per week working remotely.

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.

This is a unique opportunity for an individual with excellent interpersonal skills and a good understanding of IT systems.

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.

Hours of work are: 37 hrs per week, Monday – Friday

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

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