Senior Information Analyst

NHS Scotland:

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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)

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Performance, Information & Insights (PII) team as a Senior Information Analyst. These permanent posts will play a key role in supporting the organisation through the delivery of high‑quality data analysis, statutory reporting, and the provision of insightful intelligence to inform operational and strategic decision‑making.

These roles are based at Ailsa Hospital. However, we support hybrid working arrangements.

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Hours:

Full‑time (36 hours). Part‑time or job‑share requests will be considered.

We welcome conversations about alternative working patterns—please get in touch during the application process to discuss.

What you will do:

As a Senior Information Analyst, you will contribute to the delivery of a broad portfolio of analytical work across NHS Ayrshire & Arran. This includes:

• extracting, analysing and interpreting complex datasets;
• developing high‑quality reports, dashboards and visual outputs;
• supporting statutory submissions to Public Health Scotland and Scottish Government;
• contributing data to inform Board reporting and performance monitoring processes;
• responding to data and intelligence requests from services across the organisation;
• ensuring accuracy, timeliness and high analytical standards.

This is a key role within a busy, high‑performing analytical team and offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of services across NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

• Undergraduate degree in a numerate subject or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience in a numerate discipline.
• Ability to demonstrate and communicate a practical and theoretical understanding of data analysis and interpretation. Highly proficient in data analysis with excellent numeracy and statistical skills.
• Recent experience of working in the NHS, other public sector or relevant organisations within a relevant role associated with information management.
• Detailed knowledge of SMR data sets and an in-depth specialist knowledge and experience of application of NHS data definitions, information standards and policies.
• Knowledge of practical application of software packages in support of the key result areas including knowledge of statistical and geographical software packages.
• Ability and demonstrable experience in the drafting and presentation of papers, reports and related correspondence for the NHS Board, associated Governance groups, Directors and senior managers.
• A pragmatic and flexible approach to problem solving.
• Developed awareness of the political sensitivity of information and ability, and mental agility, to work through issues and take cognisance of the impact of the presentation of data and intelligence.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication and influencing skills (both written and oral) and an ability to establish productive working relationships.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact:

Helen Strainger, helen.strainger@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

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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. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

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