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About the Organisation
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating at the heart of NHS Scotland, providing strategic and operational support and advice. NSS delivers shared services on a national scale using best‑in‑class systems and standards, improving the health and well‑being of the people of Scotland by partnering with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit‑for‑purpose solutions and systems that free up resources for essential services.
The Post The core purpose of the Digital & Security organisation is to provide world‑class Digital and Security expertise, solutions and services to our customers, which include NSS, NHS Boards, the Scottish Government and the wider public sector in Scotland. The National Clinical Informatics Service for Scotland is involved in Clinical Safety Assurance of Health IT; Software as a Medical Device; Health & Care Analytics; Clinical Terminologies; Digital Health & Care Solutions; Clinical Data & Information; Research & Innovation; and Training & Events.
About the Candidate Scotland’s Digital Health and Care Strategy commits to a standards‑based approach to clinical and care safety cases for all major systems, creating demand for clinical assurance on new IT solutions. The Principal Clinical Informatician will play a critical role in enhancing the clinical safety of a range of IT solutions supported by the Digital & Security Business Unit.
Responsibilities
Enhance the clinical safety of IT solutions developed or supported by the Digital & Security Business Unit.
Contribute to clinical safety assurance across Health IT domains such as Software as a Medical Device, Health & Care Analytics, Clinical Terminologies, Digital Health & Care Solutions, Clinical Data & Information, Research & Innovation, and Training & Events.
Collaborate with customers—including NSS, NHS Boards, Scottish Government, and broader public sector—to deliver world‑class solutions.
Qualifications
Clinical Registration at the time of applying.
Knowledge of clinical safety approaches in the context of IT solutions.
Successful completion of a Disclosure Scotland check; candidates who have lived or worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding five years must provide an overseas criminal record check.
UK residency required for the role.
Location and Working Pattern Post may be based in Gyle Square, Edinburgh; Delta House, Glasgow; or any other NSS location. The working pattern is hybrid, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.
Benefits Benefits include a pension scheme, comprehensive work‑life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres, and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.
Inclusion NSS is an equal‑opportunity employer and a proud Disability Confident Leader. Flexible working policies support an inclusive environment where staff can thrive and balance personal and professional responsibilities. NSS offers learning and development opportunities to promote diversity, inclusion, and mental health in the workplace, and provides access to equality staff networks.
Further Information For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Jacqueline Bzdyk (Head of Service, National Clinical Safety Assurance Service) at jacqueline.bzdyk@nhs.scot.
Closing date for completed applications: 19 January 2026.
Job code: EX‑5AAD8291 Job type: Full‑time Location: South Dakota (internal note, not relevant to NHS Scotland)
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The Post The core purpose of the Digital & Security organisation is to provide world‑class Digital and Security expertise, solutions and services to our customers, which include NSS, NHS Boards, the Scottish Government and the wider public sector in Scotland. The National Clinical Informatics Service for Scotland is involved in Clinical Safety Assurance of Health IT; Software as a Medical Device; Health & Care Analytics; Clinical Terminologies; Digital Health & Care Solutions; Clinical Data & Information; Research & Innovation; and Training & Events.
About the Candidate Scotland’s Digital Health and Care Strategy commits to a standards‑based approach to clinical and care safety cases for all major systems, creating demand for clinical assurance on new IT solutions. The Principal Clinical Informatician will play a critical role in enhancing the clinical safety of a range of IT solutions supported by the Digital & Security Business Unit.
Responsibilities
Enhance the clinical safety of IT solutions developed or supported by the Digital & Security Business Unit.
Contribute to clinical safety assurance across Health IT domains such as Software as a Medical Device, Health & Care Analytics, Clinical Terminologies, Digital Health & Care Solutions, Clinical Data & Information, Research & Innovation, and Training & Events.
Collaborate with customers—including NSS, NHS Boards, Scottish Government, and broader public sector—to deliver world‑class solutions.
Qualifications
Clinical Registration at the time of applying.
Knowledge of clinical safety approaches in the context of IT solutions.
Successful completion of a Disclosure Scotland check; candidates who have lived or worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding five years must provide an overseas criminal record check.
UK residency required for the role.
Location and Working Pattern Post may be based in Gyle Square, Edinburgh; Delta House, Glasgow; or any other NSS location. The working pattern is hybrid, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.
Benefits Benefits include a pension scheme, comprehensive work‑life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres, and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.
Inclusion NSS is an equal‑opportunity employer and a proud Disability Confident Leader. Flexible working policies support an inclusive environment where staff can thrive and balance personal and professional responsibilities. NSS offers learning and development opportunities to promote diversity, inclusion, and mental health in the workplace, and provides access to equality staff networks.
Further Information For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Jacqueline Bzdyk (Head of Service, National Clinical Safety Assurance Service) at jacqueline.bzdyk@nhs.scot.
Closing date for completed applications: 19 January 2026.
Job code: EX‑5AAD8291 Job type: Full‑time Location: South Dakota (internal note, not relevant to NHS Scotland)
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