Senior Information Analyst

  • Nhs National Services Scotland
  • Ayr, Ayrshire
  • 15/05/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Senior Information Analyst - Performance, Information & Insights (PII) Team

These permanent posts will play a key role in supporting the organisation through the delivery of high quality data analysis, statutory reporting, and the provision of insightful intelligence to inform operational and strategic decision making.

These roles are based at Ailsa Hospital. Hybrid working arrangements are supported.

Hours

Full time (36 hours). Part time or job share requests will be considered.

What you will do
  • Extract, analyse and interpret complex datasets.
  • Develop high quality reports, dashboards and visual outputs.
  • Support statutory submissions to Public Health Scotland and Scottish Government.
  • Contribute data to inform Board reporting and performance monitoring processes.
  • Respond to data and intelligence requests from services across the organisation.
  • Ensure accuracy, timeliness and high analytical standards.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post
  • Undergraduate degree in a numerate subject or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience in a numerate discipline.
  • Ability to demonstrate and communicate a practical and theoretical understanding of data analysis and interpretation. Highly proficient in data analysis with excellent numeracy and statistical skills.
  • Recent experience of working in the NHS, other public sector or relevant organisations within a relevant role associated with information management.
  • Detailed knowledge of SMR data sets and an in-depth specialist knowledge and experience of application of NHS data definitions, information standards and policies.
  • Knowledge of practical application of software packages in support of the key result areas including knowledge of statistical and geographical software packages.
  • Ability and demonstrable experience in the drafting and presentation of papers, reports and related correspondence for the NHS Board, associated Governance groups, Directors and senior managers.
  • A pragmatic and flexible approach to problem solving.
  • Developed awareness of the political sensitivity of information and ability, and mental agility, to work through issues and take cognisance of the impact of the presentation of data and intelligence.
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication and influencing skills (both written and oral) and an ability to establish productive working relationships.
Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, you must demonstrate the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Candidates must ensure they have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting their application.