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The Post

This is an exciting opportunity for a Data Management Officer to join ARHAI (Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infection) Scotland, within NHS National Services Scotland. ARHAI Scotland leads and supports efforts to prevent healthcare associated infection (HAI) by means of guidance development, surveillance, operational support and training, covering areas such as surgical site infection and other HAI surveillance, decontamination, microbiological surveillance, research and infection prevention and control.

This is a 1.0 WTE permanent post, Agenda for Change Band 5.

The post holder will play an important role in a range of activities to support the national surveillance of healthcare associated infection or antimicrobial resistance data in Scotland. The role will predominantly involve working with and managing data delivered through the Electronic Communication of Surveillance in Scotland (ECOSS) system, but will also include collecting, managing and reporting surveillance data from other routine and non-routine sources and liaising with key stakeholders including: Scottish Reference Laboratories, policymakers, NHS Boards, clinicians and other experts. The development and management of data systems is essential to ensure ARHAI Scotland can monitor and report on key areas such as bacteraemia, infections in ICU settings, surgical site infections, hospital incidents and outbreaks.

You will have an enthusiastic approach and excellent organisation skills; a primary degree in a scientific/clinical subject or equivalent experience in a role involving data management; training or experience in using databases, statistical and programming software such as R, SPSS and SQL; and good communication skills. You must be able to show initiative and prioritise work, manage your own workload and maintain high standards, with excellent attention to detail. You will be experienced in the use of Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience in data visualisation and/or analytics is essential. 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 of the NHS and an interest in public health would be advantageous.

This is a National post, hosted by ARHAI Scotland.

Location and Working Pattern

This post will be based in Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Delta House, Glasgow. Currently hybrid working. The work pattern for this post is 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 Gary Law on gary.law2@nhs.scot. Closing date for completed applications is 10th October 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).