230953 Senior Information Analyst

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.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

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Do you want to make an impact in health intelligence?

We are expanding our Analytical Services team at NHS Lothian and are looking for Senior Information Analysts to join us. We are looking for experienced analysts who can work closely with a range of customers at strategic and operational levels to understand and find solutions to complex analytical problems and communicate intelligence clearly and effectively in a way that makes an impact. You'll work collaboratively across the health and social care system to deliver impactful, high quality information and intelligence that supports decision making to improve services and patient care.

For our Senior Information Analyst role, you should be able to demonstrate your expertise with complex data analysis in at least one structured programming language such as R, Python or SQL. In addition, you will be experienced in the presentation of complex data to a variety of audiences, using data visualisation techniques. This is a permanent, full time Agenda for Change Band 6 position.

Our main departmental office is at Westport, Edinburgh, although hybrid working is the norm, and you would be expected to be flexible across NHS Lothian sites if required.

The use of the term "Senior" in the Band 6 post refers only to the level of experience and responsibility required for this post rather than age. As such, applications from people of all ages are welcomed, subject to meeting the relevant criteria. Candidates will have a relevant numerate degree. The level of qualification and/or experience required for this role is equivalent to SCQF level 11.

We cannot accept CVs as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.

If you are interested and would like an informal discussion or to request any further details, please contact Nic Rigglesford, Service Manager, NHS Lothian Analytical Services team at