Addictions Data & Insights Officer

NHS Scotland; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking an Addictions Information & Support Officer for the Prevention and Service Support, Information Management Team in Stevenston. The role focuses on data manipulation, analysis and reporting to support addiction services.

The position requires a Higher National Diploma in a computing-related field, strong data skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative, regulated environment. 32.4 hours per week; fixed-term for 18 months.

Qualifications

• Higher National Diploma or equivalent in information with a computing content is essential.
• Experience of manipulating and presenting data within a database and a spreadsheet is essential.
• Advance keyboard and general computing skills is essential.
• High standard of written and oral communication skills is essential.
• Good organisation and time management skills are essential.
• Able to work autonomously and use own initiative is essential.
• Experience of working in and with teams is essential.
• Experience of Microsoft SQL Server is desirable.
• Experience of Business Objects is desirable.
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act, Caldicott Guidance and FOI (Scotland) Act is desirable.

Responsibilities

• To assist in the manipulation of data available to NHS Ayrshire and Arran’s Addiction Service and to assist in data analysis, interpretation and presentation of statistical and demographic reports.
• To provide support and advice to all users of NHS Ayrshire and Arran’s Addiction Service’s electronic information systems and ensure information is processed in accordance with all relevant policies and procedures.

Skills

Data manipulation

Data presentation

Database knowledge

Spreadsheets

Communication skills

Time management

Autonomy

Teamwork

Education

Higher National Diploma in information with computing content

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Business Objects

Job description

NHS Scotland is seeking an Addictions Information & Support Officer for the Prevention and Service Support, Information Management Team in Stevenston. The role focuses on data manipulation, analysis and reporting to support addiction services.

The position requires a Higher National Diploma in a computing-related field, strong data skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative, regulated environment. 32.4 hours per week; fixed-term for 18 months.