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This post is a Fixed Term / Secondment position until March 2026. As per the Fixed Term Contacts Policy - Where individuals with continuous service within the NHS apply for fixed-term contract roles, NSS reserves the right to refuse any such appointment.
About The Organisation
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same – to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.
The Post
The NHS Scotland Scan for Safety (SfS) Programme was established by NSS in 2021. During 2022 a legislative requirement for all UK health and care providers was established for them to collect data relating to the devices that are used in patient care, with the initial focus being on implantable devices. This is a high-profile Programme involving engagement at all levels across NHS Scotland.
The Data Support Manager will join an established team with a passion for transforming services to improve healthcare for citizens in Scotland. The role is critical in ensuring core data is collected to support the implementation of Point of Care (PoC) scanning as part of the role out of the national Inventory Management System and will be a key contributor to shaping the delivery of this wide-ranging programme of transformational change.
The Candidate
You will have an enthusiastic approach and excellent organisation and communication skills.
Experience in data systems projects, data management and interrogation is essential.
Experience of implementing good stock control practices and product data collection and analysis is highly desirable.
You will have a proven track record as a team player and be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
It is vital that you demonstrate the NSS values of working with respect and care, openness and integrity, to focus on our customers, demonstrate commitment to each other and excel and improve.
Knowledge and experience of the NHS would be advantageous.
Location and Working Pattern:
The location of the post will be Canderside, Larkhall, however we have a hybrid working policy and working from home is actively supported.
Due to the nature of the Scan for Safety Programme, the role requires the post holder to be on site in Health Board acute locations across NHS Scotland for periods of time.
Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.
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 NSS.
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. HR Benefits Brochure.
Inclusion
NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national board and, as an anchor institution, it is our ambition to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. We recognise that flexible working creates an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and feel confident about their ability to balance their personal and professional responsibilities. This is supported through Once for Scotland flexible working policies. NSS has made a long-term commitment to staff health and well-being and offers many learning and development opportunities to support and improve our approaches to diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace. There are a number of equality staff networks in place which all staff are welcome to join. We are also an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As an accredited Disability Confident Leader, it is the aim of NSS to offer a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service that supports applicants on their candidate journey. If you are interested in any reasonable adjustments, please contact the Recruitment Team on NSS.wfrs@nhs.scot
Further Information
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Jacqueline Ferguson on jacqueline.ferguson2@nhs.scot.
Closing date for completed applications is Tuesday 27th May 2025.
Further information on NSS is available from: https://www.nss.nhs.scot/
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
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