Health Intelligence Manager

Job Description

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.

Health Intelligence Manager

Band 8A £62,681 – £67,665

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461

36 hours per week

Permanent Post

NHS Western Isles is currently inviting applications for the role of Health Intelligence Manager.

The Health Intelligence Manager will have significant expertise across a range of tools and techniques used to deliver health intelligence functions. These will include data extraction, data warehousing, data analysis, and data presentation. They will be adept at delivering technically excellent solutions to challenging timescales and in the presence of competing priorities. They will be comfortable working with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, and explaining complex information to a variety of audiences.

The Health Intelligence Manager will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of the departmental workplan, and reporting on its implementation through established governance processes. They will operate with a high level of discretion and independence, and make effective use of departmental resources. They will be an established line manager with experience of leading, managing, and developing a team of analysts, and handling human resources matters.

The post is based at the Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway. Occasional travel to other sites will be required.

Known as Scotland’s Atlantic Islands, the Western Isles are steeped in history and culture, with stunning landscapes, spectacular coastlines, a strong sense of community and identity, and renowned Hebridean hospitality. For those with young families, the Western Isles also offer a safe place to live, a high-quality education system, with low levels of crime.

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme)

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Western Isles (NHSWI) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Please note the organisation chart presented is indicative and may be subject to change.

This role is not eligible for relocation expenses.

Informal enquiries and discussions with potential applicants are encouraged. Please contact Colum Durkan at to arrange a time.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a’ nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba , còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

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Closing date: 31st August 2026