Data Assistant inAberdeen inAberdeen PUBLISHED
MON 6 JAN 2025
NHS Scotland rvrQq6u
Opportunity to contribute to patient care by ensuring effective rostering of staff, enhancing overall healthcare delivery.
Fixed-term role with a clear ending date provides predictability in employment, allowing for better personal planning.
Part-time hours (22.8 hours per week) offer flexibility, making it easier to balance work and personal commitments.
The role is situated within a supportive team environment, fostering collaboration and communication among colleagues.
Experience in a reputable organisation like NHS Scotland allows for potential career advancement within the healthcare sector.
Position provides an opportunity to improve your data management and administrative skills in a vital public service area.
NHS Scotland is seeking a Data Assistant to join the Central Rostering Team within the People & Culture Directorate’s HR Service Centre in Aberdeen. This role involves primarily inputting data into the eRostering system and the Scottish Standard Time System (SSTS) to ensure effective staffing across NHS Grampian's wards and departments, thereby supporting safe and effective patient care. Candidates should possess a good level of education (5 National 5 qualifications or equivalent) and relevant administrative experience, along with strong communication skills and high accuracy in data management under tight deadlines.
The position offers 22.8 hours per week on a fixed term basis until December 31, 2025, and applicants are required to provide evidence of their qualifications and skills in the application. Interviews will be held in person during the week of February 3, with the anticipated start date shortly afterward. Interested candidates must apply directly through the Jobtrain system, ensuring they meet all essential criteria, as only those individuals will be considered for the role.
The position offers 22.8 hours per week on a fixed term basis until December 31, 2025, and applicants are required to provide evidence of their qualifications and skills in the application. Interviews will be held in person during the week of February 3, with the anticipated start date shortly afterward. Interested candidates must apply directly through the Jobtrain system, ensuring they meet all essential criteria, as only those individuals will be considered for the role.
We are looking for a Data Assistant to work within our Central Rostering Team, based in the People & Culture Directorate’s HR Service Centre.
eRostering is being rolled out to all wards and departments in NHS Grampian and will ensure that clinical and non-clinical staff are rostered effectively so that the right staff are in the right place at the right time to deliver safe and effective patient care.
As a Data Assistant in the team you will primarily be responsible for the input of data into the eRostering system and the Scottish Standard Time System (SSTS).
Applicants should have a good standard of education, this being 5 National 5 qualifications or 5 Standard Grades at credit level, or relevant equivalent experience in an administration environment. Good communication skills are required, as well as a good command of the English language. You will have the ability to maintain high standards of accuracy whilst working to strict deadlines.
We have a vacancy of 22.8 hours per week, on a fixed term basis until 31st December 2025.
Interviews are expected to be held in person during the week commencing 3rd February. It is anticipated that successful candidate would commence employment shortly thereafter.
Time is extremely precious at the moment within the NHS, please allow us to use our time as best as we can by only applying if you meet as a minimum all of the essential elements of the person specification. You must evidence your skillset within your application. Only those who meet all aspects of the job description and essential criteria on the person specification are invited to apply.
Additional Information For Candidates
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.
For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliWYU4 view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliWYU4 note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliWYU4 for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.
Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.
NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
eRostering is being rolled out to all wards and departments in NHS Grampian and will ensure that clinical and non-clinical staff are rostered effectively so that the right staff are in the right place at the right time to deliver safe and effective patient care.
As a Data Assistant in the team you will primarily be responsible for the input of data into the eRostering system and the Scottish Standard Time System (SSTS).
Applicants should have a good standard of education, this being 5 National 5 qualifications or 5 Standard Grades at credit level, or relevant equivalent experience in an administration environment. Good communication skills are required, as well as a good command of the English language. You will have the ability to maintain high standards of accuracy whilst working to strict deadlines.
We have a vacancy of 22.8 hours per week, on a fixed term basis until 31st December 2025.
Interviews are expected to be held in person during the week commencing 3rd February. It is anticipated that successful candidate would commence employment shortly thereafter.
Time is extremely precious at the moment within the NHS, please allow us to use our time as best as we can by only applying if you meet as a minimum all of the essential elements of the person specification. You must evidence your skillset within your application. Only those who meet all aspects of the job description and essential criteria on the person specification are invited to apply.
Additional Information For Candidates
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.
For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliWYU4 view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliWYU4 note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliWYU4 for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.
Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.
NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
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