Pharmacy Services Data Analyst

NHS National Services Scotland; Clarkston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking an enthusiastic Data Analyst to join the Central Prescribing Team. The role involves analyzing prescribing data, supporting clinicians and managers in decision-making, and delivering reports. Candidates should have strong data analysis skills, proficiency with databases, and excellent communication abilities. This is a key opportunity to contribute to effective healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with databases and data wrangling.
• Experience with standard data analysis software and other relevant software packages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, planning, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Join the Central Prescribing Team to take forward new initiatives in prescribing analysis.
• Use prescribing data to monitor patterns and support clinicians.
• Deliver prescribing analysis reports to stakeholders.
• Work independently in a specialist Data Analyst Team.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Planning and organization

Tools

Database management

Data wrangling tools

Standard data analysis software

Job description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Data Analyst to join the Central Prescribing Team to take forward new initiatives and developments in prescribing analysis. Prescribing data analysis is a key tool to monitor prescribing patterns and support both clinicians and managers to achieve the best outcomes from the available resources.

Responsibilities

• Join the Central Prescribing Team to take forward new initiatives and developments in prescribing analysis.
• Use prescribing data analysis to monitor prescribing patterns and support clinicians and managers to achieve the best outcomes from available resources.
• Support Pharmacy Services in meeting targets and delivering prescribing analysis reports to a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving and data analysis skills; work independently within a specialist Data Analyst Team and a wider multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with databases, data wrangling, standard data analysis software (and other software packages); excellent written and verbal communication, planning and organisation skills.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with databases and data wrangling.
• Experience with standard data analysis software and other relevant software packages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, planning and organisational abilities.

Other Information

Informal contact: Andrew Morgan - [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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