Planning and Performance Analyst

NHS Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking an Analyst to contribute to Mental Health Services information development and reporting. You will design and develop datasets, determine information requirements, and analyse and present findings to inform senior managers and clinicians across local, regional and national levels.

The role suits numerate graduates with NHS or large organisation experience, or graduates with relevant postgraduate qualifications in health statistics, with a focus on turning data into

Qualifications

• Numerate graduate with experience in NHS or large complex organisation.
• Graduate with a relevant postgraduate qualification in health statistics.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop datasets and information requirements.
• Analyze, interpret and present information with advice to senior managers and clinicians locally, regionally and nationally.

Skills

Numerate

Education

Graduate degree or relevant postgraduate qualification in health statistics

Job description

The Intelligence function of the Strategy & Transformation Department are looking for an Analyst to enhance their team, to contribute to the development and support of our Mental Health Services. We are looking for an enthusiastic team member for our small team who will have a specific portfolio for design and development of datasets and information requirements, together with the often complex analysis, interpretation and presentation / reporting of the resulting information with a particular focus on providing advice to senior managers and clinicians both locally, regionally and nationally.

This post would suit a numerate Graduate with relevant experience in a similar role in the NHS or large complex organisation OR a Graduate with a relevant post graduate qualification, preferably in the specialist field of medical / health statistics, and with experience in a similar role in the NHS or large complex organisation.

Informal enquiries to: Bobbi Urquhart, Lead Analyst, email: [e-mail]

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.

Additional Information For Candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

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Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork