Public Health Intelligence Analyst

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Scotland is seeking a Public Health Intelligence Analyst to join the Intelligence & Information Services team. This role involves analyzing complex datasets to support public health priorities and inform decision-making. Candidates should have a relevant qualification and strong analytical skills. The position offers a permanent post with a competitive salary package, emphasizing professional development and a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

On-site restaurant

Free parking

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in a data-focused role.
• Experience in health or social care is an advantage.
• Ability to communicate insights to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality analysis to support public health priorities.
• Explore complex datasets, uncover trends, and produce meaningful insights.
• Support health improvement initiatives across the Western Isles.

Skills

Analytical expertise

Statistical techniques

Epidemiological methods

Proficiency in SQL

Business intelligence tools

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Qualification in Public Health, Informatics, Data Science, Computer Science

Tools

QlikView

Power BI

SSRS

Business Objects

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.

Public Health Intelligence Analyst

Band - £41,608 to £50,702 per annum

Plus £1,406 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

37 hrs per week

Permanent Post

Western Isles is looking for a Public Health Intelligence Analyst to join our small but established Intelligence & Information Services team. This is a unique opportunity to apply your analytical expertise in a role that directly supports better outcomes for our island communities.

What’s the role about?

You’ll play a central role in delivering high-quality analysis to support public health priorities. Your day-to-day work will involve exploring complex datasets, uncovering trends, and producing meaningful insights that inform decision-making. Whether analysing substance use patterns for the Outer Hebrides Alcohol and Drug Partnership, evaluating screening programme performance, or generating reports for clinical networks and external stakeholders, your analytical expertise will be at the heart of evidence-based planning.

Expect to be hands-on with data: collecting, preparing, interpreting, and presenting it in ways that inform decision-making. Whether it’s performance monitoring or strategic planning, your input will help drive health improvement initiatives across the Western Isles.

What you’ll bring

• A relevant qualification in a field such as Public Health, Informatics, Data Science, Computer Science, or equivalent experience in a data-focused role.
• A strong understanding of statistical techniques and epidemiological methods.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience working with data from clinical and public health systems.
• Familiarity of using and be able to develop with business intelligence tools (e.g. QlikView, Power BI, SSRS, Business Objects).
• An ability to communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A collaborative approach and confidence to work across internal teams and external organisations.

Experience in health or social care is a definite advantage, especially if you’ve worked in a reporting or systems analysis role.

Why NHS Western Isles?

We offer more than just a job. You’ll be part of a friendly, collaborative team that values professional development and continuous learning. You’ll be supported to grow your technical and analytical skills while working in a role that’s meaningful and mission driven.

Our hospital is modern and welcoming, with an on-site restaurant and free parking. Beyond the office, you’ll enjoy the unique lifestyle and landscape of the Outer Hebrides.

To find out more or arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact: Kedar Paul, Senior Analyst and Interim Health Intelligence Manager - [e-mail]

This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description.

Any further queries please contact Tel: [phone]

CLOSING DATE: 22/08/2025