Addictions Information & Support 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 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.

NHS Scotland 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.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Addictions Information & Support Officer within our Prevention and Service Support, Information Management Team based at Caley Court Resource Centre, Moorpark Road West, Stevenston KA21 3HU

Hours And Shift Pattern

32.4 Hours

This post is offered initially on a fixed term basis for 18 months from start date.

What You Will Do

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.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• 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 is 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 obligations regarding the Data Protection Act, Caldicott Guidance and the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act is desirable.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact ([e-mail])

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria.

When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions.

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