Pharmacy Services Data Analyst

NHS GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in the UK seeks a self-motivated Pharmacy Services Data Analyst. This role involves supporting data analysis projects, delivering reports, and utilizing databases to monitor prescribing patterns. Candidates should have strong data analysis and problem-solving skills, along with proficiency in standard data analysis software. The position offers a permanent contract with 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Strong data analysis skills and problem-solving ability.
• Experience with databases and data wrangling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Pharmacy Services in delivering prescribing analysis reports.
• Engage in data analysis projects and contribute to new initiatives.
• Utilize databases to monitor prescribing patterns.
• Communicate findings to clinicians and managers.

Skills

Data analysis skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Planning and organization

Tools

Data analysis software

Databases

Job description

Overview

Job title: Pharmacy Services Data Analyst

Job reference: 227310

Salary: Band 4 (£30,353 - £33,016)

Job closing date: 12/10/2025

Job Type: Other Therapeutic

Location: Clarkston Court

Employment type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 37

Job posted date: 26/09/2025

Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Department: Pharmacy Services

Job Advert

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.

This post will require excellent communication and data analysis skills, working within a specialist Data Analyst Team and be part of a wider multidisciplinary team. The postholder will be expected to support Pharmacy Services in meeting targets and delivering prescribing analysis reports to a range of stakeholders.

Key to the role is exceptional problem-solving, data analysis skills and the ability to work independently. The postholder must be proficient with databases, data wrangling, in the use of standard data analysis software (and other software packages) and be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication, planning and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Pharmacy Services in meeting targets and delivering prescribing analysis reports to a range of stakeholders.
• Engage in data analysis projects within the Central Prescribing Team and contribute to new initiatives.
• Utilise databases and data wrangling techniques to monitor prescribing patterns and outcomes.
• Communicate findings effectively to clinicians, managers and other stakeholders.

Qualifications / Skills

• Strong data analysis skills and problem-solving ability.
• Experience with databases and data wrangling; proficiency in standard data analysis software and other software packages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, planning and organisation skills.
• Ability to work independently within a specialist Data Analyst Team and a multidisciplinary environment.

Additional Information

Informal contact: Andrew Morgan - [e-mail]

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

This post may close early due to volume of response. Please submit your application as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, shortlisting feedback will not be provided.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde - NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote inclusion and a diverse workforce.

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