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. Data Management Officer About the Organisation: We are Scotland’s lead national agency for improving and protecting the health and wellbeing of Scotland’s people. Our vision is for a Scotland where everybody thrives. Focusing on prevention and early intervention, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy and reduce premature mortality by responding to the wider determinants that impact on people’s health and wellbeing. To do this, we use data, intelligence and a place-based approach to lead and deliver Scotland’s public health priorities. Public Health Scotland is an NHS Board and are jointly sponsored by COSLA and the Scottish Government and collaborate across the public and third sectors. We provide advice and support to local government and authorities in a professionally independent manner. As an NHS Board, we are jointly sponsored by COSLA and the Scottish Government, collaborating across public and third sectors to provide independent advice and support to local governments and authorities. At Public Health Scotland, our values guide our work. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We champion equality and wellbeing, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, guaranteeing interviews for all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. For more information visit: Careers at Public Health Scotland The Post: We manage a variety of work within different teams and the successful candidate will be allocated to a team based on organisational requirements. Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives through data? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! The Candidate: As a Data Management Officer, you will play a crucial role in tackling Scotland’s public health challenges. Your responsibilities will include: Interrogate submitted national data for the purposes of data monitoring, quality, completeness and timeliness, including developing work plans in consultation with data providers Develop and contribute to national data standards and definitions to ensure data integrity and consistency across Scotland and the UK Process national data and updating corporate databases timeously Use expert knowledge of the data set and system processes to investigate data and system problems which are often complex that may arise from validation issues or system problems Provide professional expert advice and guidance on data management matters including: data mapping and conversions, validation rules and technical formats; exploring alternative solutions and providing guidance on complex issues Provide training and presentations to clinical and non-clinical staff, data providers and colleagues participating in data collection across Scotland Location and Working Pattern: The post is based in either Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Bothwell Street, Glasgow. We currently operate a hybrid working model; therefore, you will be expected to spend time in both PHS offices as well as the option to work at home. The work pattern for this post is Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week. PHS is a flexible employer, and we are happy to discuss requests for alternative working patterns During times of public health emergency, or other urgent business need, you may be required on a temporary basis to work your normal contracted working hours over 7 days including weekends, in order to meet the needs of the service. It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with PHS. Benefits: Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits. Click here to view the full range of the PHS Employee Benefits. Further Information: Application Timeline: Application Deadline: Monday 30 th June (if there are large volumes of applications PHS reserve the right to close the advert early) Assessment Day: Monday 21 st July & Tuesday 22 nd July - candidates will attend in Glasgow or Edinburgh on one of the days detailed. You must be successful at this assessment to progress to the interview stage. Interviews: Will be held face-to-face in our Gyle Square office, Edinburgh at an appointed time/ date between Wed 30 th July – Thurs 14 th August Notification of Interview: 5 working days For an informal discussion on the post, please contact please contact us at phs.analystrecruitment@phs.scot Closing date for completed applications is 30 June 2025. Further information on PHS is available from: www.publichealthscotland.scot