Come and join a team that uses data to help improve outcomes for patients across health and social care. We are passionate about our work to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland
About the Organisation
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS board operating right at the heart of NHS Scotland (NHSS). Providing support and advice at a strategic and operational level, NSS supports the delivery of critical services in an efficient and effective manner.
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 work in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, freeing up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services. In this context, NSS Digital and Security (DaS) operates as a center of excellence for digital, security, data, and technology in Scotland.
Who are we?
Data and Analytics Team
Established in 2000, we are the leading provider of Data Services and Advanced Analytics within the public sector in Scotland. The Data and Analytics Service is a dedicated team of professionals that design, develop, and support integrated data and analytical platforms for NHS Scotland. Our work underpins Scotland’s reputation as a world leader in health informatics.
We are a high-performing team, promoting a culture of openness and trust, working together to achieve our goals. We effectively utilize the diverse range of skills we each bring and encourage the sharing of knowledge and new ideas to help solve our customer’s data challenges.
Our technology
Our advanced Data and analytics platform (Seer) is recognised as a major source of health and care data in Scotland, utilising a Logical Data Warehouse architecture and leading data and information tools. We have recently completed a major effort to migrate our on-premise platform into the cloud, delivering 50TB of data to thousands of users. We use cutting-edge technology and tools such as SnowFlake on AWS, Denodo, Tableau, advanced machine learning environments, Alteryx, and cloud-based computing to provide our product portfolio, ranging from standard reporting through to advanced analytics and AI/ML. These services enable performance improvements, operational planning, improved outcomes for patients, and academic research.
Our work
What keeps us motivated
- Providing innovative solutions to challenging complex problems
- Knowing that the work we do improves the health and wellbeing of the people of Scotland
- Having the opportunity, as part of a national team, to engage and work with stakeholders across the public and 3rd sectors
- Working with a variety of systems, data sets and customers
- Our organisation’s commitment to continued learning and support to help us achieve our best
- The freedom to contribute to and challenge decisions that could impact our service and wider organisation
- Being part of a team that nurtures and grows talent, supporting personal and professional development
- Using leading edge technologies such as AWS, Snowflake, Tableau, Denodo, Azure Machine Learning, PowerBI, Alteryx, and Business Objects reporting
What we offer in return
- Be part of a high-impact, technically advanced, innovative team
- Work on a modern, cloud-based data platform
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Mentoring and support to develop you as a valued professional
- Funded training and certification to expand your skills and progress your career
- 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Policies supporting work-life balance including parental leave, adoption and fostering leave, and career breaks
- Flexible and hybrid working options that encourage positive work-life balance, including the ability to take additional days off
- Generous pension scheme
- Discounted leisure, financial, and shopping benefits
Current Vacancies
To meet the growing demand for our services, we have the following opportunities available. Please click the link to apply*:
Technical Analyst – Data & Analytics
Senior Technician – Data & Analytics
Senior Technical Consultant – Data & Analytics
Technical Specialist – Data and Analytics
*the link will take you to the NHS Scotland national recruitment system to complete your application form
If you are interested in working with us and have any questions, we’d love to hear from you. Please email us at nss.birecruitment@nhs.scot and we’ll get back to you or arrange an informal chat.