Overview
Specialist Digital Workforce Analyst – Building Digital, Data and Digital Leadership Capabilities Programme
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Flexible Location: Based throughout Scotland, NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office, home and hybrid working. We are happy to talk about how you want to work.
Work Pattern: Full time 37 hours per week
Fixed term or Secondment
* For NHS applicants, an NHS secondment will be offered in the first instance. For non-NHS applicants, a fixed-term or secondment would be considered.
You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment.
The Opportunity
We are looking for someone who can work in a fast-paced innovative team, where the impact and reputation of our work truly matters. As this is a short-term contract the Digital Workforce Analyst will be expected to step into the role with confidence and immediately apply their expertise.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Analysis of further requirements for the national Digital and Data Capability Framework and Self-Assessment Tool.
* Implementing solutions that meet organisational requirements to access their Digital and Data Capability Framework Self-assessment Tool data, working with organisations to support them through this process, analysing associated data.
* Using analysis to determine the requirements for, and identify gaps in, the Building Digital, Data and Digital Leadership programme resources, and discovery of resources to fill these gaps.
* Undertaking workforce analysis through specifically designed surveys and other forms of information and data capture.
* Gathering and documenting requirements that allow the needs of the digital, data and specialist workforce to be understood, using these requirements to inform the priorities of this workstream.
* Analysing sector wide digital champion initiatives, supporting organisations to set up and develop digital champions groups that can help drive technology adoption strategies.
* Determining the requirements for, and support the design of, effective resources and solutions to improve digital, data, and digital leadership capabilities across the sector.
* Proactively engaging, working with, and taking direction from, our commissioners in Scottish Government and COSLA.
* Making connections across the UK and whole sector as required for the role.
* Contributing to a culture of innovation and agility.
What You’ll Bring
* Is skilled in undertaking analysis at scale across the whole health and social care sector for a national programme.
* Has experience of aligning work with national strategic priorities.
* Is able to research, collect, process, and interpret information and data, and translate these into meaningful requirements and insights.
* Knows about researching and assessing user needs, measuring impact, and using data to inform and shape sector requirements for digital, data and digital leadership resources.
* Has experience of process mapping, risk assessments, options appraisals, business cases and specification of requirements associated with elements of developing a digital workforce and delivery of the programme.
* Is able to identify and address challenges related to digital skills, data skills, and digital leadership development at a national level across the sector.
* Has knowledge of sector wide digital champion initiatives.
* Has knowledge of the skills and capabilities required for the specialist Digital, Data and Technology workforce to enable the accurate analysis of this workforce.
* Is expert in using M365 tools including Power BI, Power Automate, Copilot, Microsoft Forms, Microsoft Lists, and Microsoft 365 applications to automate processes.
* Has a self-led learning approach and enthusiasm for showcasing new digital tools and ways of working.
Benefits Which Matter
* Life-work balance - with opportunities for flexible working and remote working
* Generous NHS pension scheme
* Annual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review
* Annual Leave - 27 Days increasing in line with service plus 8 days public holiday
* NHS discounts and more
Diversity and Inclusion
Developing a successful national service for Scotland is impossible without ensuring we consider the diverse needs, perspectives, and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and aim to ensure everyone is treated fairly during recruitment and employment. If you are returning from a career break or changing fields, your experiences can bring a fresh perspective.
If you would like to discuss applying, please contact Paula Baird, Programme Lead Digitally Enabled Workforce, at paula.baird@nhs.scot
Next Steps
Our recruitment process is currently 100% remote and successful candidates will work remotely initially, with office work as required. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email. Online interviews (including a presentation) will take place between dates listed in the Job Information Pack. The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date. CVs will not be accepted. You must have the right to work in the UK before applying.
For sponsorship or visa-related information, please refer to GOV.UK and NHS Scotland recruitment guidance.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Project Management and Information Technology
* Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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