Total 8 job vacancies by NHS Education for Scotland

Flexible Location: Based throughout Scotland, NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office and hybrid working. Frequent presence at our Glasgow and Edinburgh offices is a requirement of this role. We’re happy to talk about how you want to work.

Work Pattern: Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week.

You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment.


Who We Are
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations.
The Workforce Directorate works at a national level to support the delivery of NES’s strategic plan and is a key partner to the delivery of Scottish Government priorities for the health and social care workforce.

The Workforce Directorate plays a multifaceted and dynamic role within NES. We're not just responsible for facilitating the attraction, recruitment, support, training, development, reward, and recognition of NES's workforce; we also hold a crucial responsibility in the employment of doctors and dentists in training across Scotland. Our remit also extends externally to NHSScotland in the recruitment of medical and dental trainees and other vocational trainee groups, across Scotland's broader health sector.
We provide a comprehensive People and Organisational Development strategy, and our corporate involvement also extends to managing organisational change through consultancy services. Additionally, we are deeply engaged in ensuring that NES fulfils its commitments to Equality and Diversity, not only within our own workforce but also across all organisational activities.

Diversity and Inclusion
Developing a successful national service for Scotland is impossible without ensuring we consider the diverse needs, perspectives, and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work.

We are focused on hiring the absolute best talent available for NES, and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and aim to ensure everyone is treated fairly, with respect and has a positive recruitment experience – regardless of the outcome.

It is not essential to be in an Associate Director role right now. You may be returning from a career break (e.g. maternity, paternity, caring for others) or returning after working in another field. Your experiences elsewhere can bring a fresh perspective to our work.

If you are considering applying and feel it would be helpful to discuss this initially, please contact Tracey Ashworth Davies, Tracey.Ashworth-Davies@nhs.scot


Next Steps

Our recruitment process is currently 100% remote and if successful you would initially work remotely, working from our offices as operationally required. Frequent presence at both our Glasgow and Edinburgh offices is a requirement of this role.

Following application submission, the recruitment process will be in two stages. Successful candidates will be contacted, via email, by Wednesday 1 May and invited to participate in:

1. Online Psychometric assessments. This will involve each candidate completing three online assessments, between Wednesday 1 May and Monday 6 May. Once completed, a follow up (online) call between each candidate and our assessment provider will take place - this will last up to 90 minutes and will be scheduled between Tuesday 7 and Thursday 9 May.
2. Panel Interview, including presentation, will then take place between Thursday 16 and Friday 17 May 2024


Full details regarding these two stages (including links to the online assessments) will be emailed to those candidates invited to interview.

For further information regarding this post, please refer to the Job Information Pack below.

Unless otherwise stated the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CV’s will not be accepted.

If you have any queries regarding the NHS Scotland National Recruitment Portal or the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact our recruitment partners, the East Region Recruitment Service, at: EoS.ERRS@nhs.scot

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Flexible Location: Based throughout Scotland, NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office and hybrid working. Occasional presence at our Glasgow / Edinburgh office(s) is a requirement for this role. We’re happy to talk about how you want to work.

Work Pattern: Permanent, Full Time, 37.5 hours per week.



Who We Are

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations.

The Finance Directorate operates under a Finance Business Partnering ethos to support NES in delivering their strategic objectives and in the management of its £600m annual budget within a robust and proportionate governance structure.

This role will sit within the Finance Business Partnering team and will provide support to various functions within the organisation.



The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to support the Finance & Procurement Directorate to deliver its strategic objectives and to be a key member of the finance business partnering team supporting the corporate position across NES.

Do you want to improve Financial Management within a large and complex organisation?

Do you enjoy building relationships and contributing to a shared vision for the future in order to support positive change?

Do you enjoy making a difference, influencing improved ways of working, and sharing innovative ideas?

Do you enjoy working at pace and being adaptive to an ever-changing environment?

Working within the Finance Business Partnering team you will have the opportunity to bring your unique skills and experience to the table, collaborating across multiple workstreams to effect real change within NES, and further afield.

Does this sound like you?



What We Love to See

Finance Managers offer a broad range of skills and experience, if you are CCAB or CIMA qualified (or recognised international equivalent) and can offer some or all of these, we’d love you to apply:

Proven experience of budget management and forecasting in a large, complex environment
A clear understanding of finance business partnering and how to support directorates to achieve their goals
Ability to confidently lead conversations to understand needs and take a proactive approach to planning and prioritising workload whilst maintaining accurate and up to date financial documentation
Ability to research, collate and analyse large data sets for reporting and decision making purposes
Ability to work collaboratively and flexibility to produce high quality outputs
Highly effective communicator knowing how to make complex financial information and language simple for a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders (both verbally and in writing)
Ability to work on own initiative, to organise and prioritise workload and that of your team, and to meet strict deadlines
Line Management and coaching/mentoring experience



Benefits Which Matter

As a valued employee of NHS Scotland, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

Life-work balance - with opportunities for flexible working and remote working
Generous NHS pension scheme
Annual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review
Annual Leave - 27 Days increasing in line with service plus 8 days public holiday
NHS discounts and more



Diversity and Inclusion

Developing a successful national service for Scotland is impossible without ensuring we consider the diverse needs, perspectives and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work.

We are focused on hiring the very best talent available for NES, and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and aim to ensure everyone is treated fairly, with respect and has a positive recruitment experience – regardless of the outcome.

It’s not essential to be in a Finance Manager right now. You may be returning from a career break (e.g. maternity, paternity, caring for others) or returning after working in another field. Your experiences elsewhere can bring a fresh perspective to our work.

If you are considering applying and feel it would be helpful to discuss this initially, please contact Heather Kilfara, Finance Business Partner, heather.kilfara@nhs.scot



Next Steps

Our recruitment process for this post is currently remote and online, except for the interview stage, which will be in-person.

If successful you would initially work in our Edinburgh office for a number of days as part of your induction and learning. Once settled in the role, you will be able to work remotely or work from one of our NES offices (thereafter working in a hybrid capacity). Please note, occasional presence at our Glasgow / Edinburgh office(s) is a requirement for this role.

All applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail.

Face to face interviews (including presentation) will take place between 29 and 31 January 2024 at our Edinburgh office. The presentation topic will be sent to candidates selected for interview.

For further information please refer to the Job Information Pack below.

Unless otherwise stated the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CV’s will not be accepted.

If you have any queries regarding the NHS Scotland National Recruitment Portal or the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact our recruitment partners, the East Region Recruitment Service, at: EoS.ERRS@nhs.scot

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Flexible Location: Based throughout Scotland, NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office and hybrid working. We’re happy to talk about how you want to work.

Work Pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Fixed-term or Secondment** until 31 March 2026

**For NHS applicants, an NHS secondment will be offered in the first instance. For non-NHS applicants, a fixed-term or secondment would be considered.

You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment.



Who We Are

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations.

NES Technology Service (NTS) has created a strategic programme for the transformation of digital based services to allow NES to become a leading digital organisation in Scottish Health, digital by default and fully aligned with the Scottish Government’s technology strategies.



The Opportunity

To enable delivery of the NES Strategy 2023-2026, and assist NTS in our contribution to delivering against the Scottish Government Digital Health and Care Strategy and Data Strategy, NTS is seeking two highly skilled and motivated Assurance Officers to provide specialist support to the Digital Front Door (DFD) programme (https://www.digihealthcare.scot/our-work/digital-front-door).

Do you want to play an important role in ensuring the delivery of a robust foundation for the accountability, transparency, and secure use of data/information in the delivery of the DFD programme?

Do you enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary team at the edge of technological innovations?

Do you want to play an important role in ensuring that citizens data within in the DFD programme is appropriately processed and securely and lawfully used?

Do you want to play an important role in delivering the NES Strategy, Digital Health and Care Strategy and Data Strategy for Scotland?

Do you enjoy working at pace and being adaptive to an ever-changing environment?

Working within the NTS Assurance Team you will have the opportunity to provide comprehensive information assurance support to the Digital Front Door programme, ensuring the programme meets it compliance and assurance obligations.

Does this sound like you?



What We Love to See

Assurance Officers can offer a broad range of skills and experience, if you can offer some or all of these, we’d love you to apply:

Proven experience in the implementation and evaluation of business/management processes and systems from an information assurance perspective
An understanding of legalisation that impacts on information assurance
Experience or understanding of the field of Information Governance and Data Protection would be beneficial
Highly effective communicator knowing how to make complex technical information and language simple for diverse senior and external stakeholders (both verbally and in writing)
Ability to collaborate effectively and build networks and communities of practice
Demonstrate honesty, integrity, care and compassion when dealing with others, utilising tact and persuasion skills when necessary
Ability to work on own initiative, to organise and prioritise own workloads and to meet strict deadlines



Benefits Which Matter

As a valued employee of NHS Scotland, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

Life-work balance - with opportunities for flexible working and remote working
Generous NHS pension scheme
Annual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review
Annual Leave - 27 Days increasing in line with service plus 8 days public holiday
NHS discounts and more



Diversity and Inclusion

Developing a successful national service for Scotland is impossible without ensuring we consider the diverse needs, perspectives and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work.

We are focused on hiring the very best talent available for NES, and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and aim to ensure everyone is treated fairly, with respect and has a positive recruitment experience – regardless of the outcome.

It’s not essential to be in an Assurance Officer role right now. You may be returning from a career break (e.g. maternity, paternity, caring for others) or returning after working in another field. Your experiences elsewhere can bring a fresh perspective to our work.

If you are considering applying and feel it would be helpful to discuss this initially, please contact tracey.gill@nhs.scot



Next Steps

**NHS candidates will be considered firstly on a secondment basis, and so are strongly encouraged to discuss this with their current NHS employer at the earliest opportunity, ideally prior to application.

Our recruitment process is currently 100% remote and if successful you would initially work remotely, working from our offices as operationally required.

All applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail.

Online interviews (including presentation) will take place between 18 and 21 December 2023. The presentation topic will be sent to candidates selected for interview.

For further information please refer to the Job Information Pack below.

Unless otherwise stated the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CV’s will not be accepted.

If you have any queries regarding the application portal or the recruitment process, please contact us at: NES HR Recruitment: EoS.ERRS@nhs.scot

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Flexible Location: Based throughout Scotland, NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office and hybrid working. We’re happy to talk about how you want to work.

Work Pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment.



Who We Are

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations.

NES Technology Service has created a strategic programme for the transformation of digital based services to allow NES to become a leading digital organisation in Scottish Health, digital by default and fully aligned with the Scottish Government’s technology strategies.



Our Technology

We are in the business of providing safe, secure and innovative technology products and services that aim to improve outcomes across education, training, workforce, health and care in the public sector in Scotland. Using modern cloud-based technology we deliver sustainable products and services for the future.



The Opportunity

To enable delivery of the NES Strategy 2023-2026, and assist NTS in our contribution to delivering against the Scottish Government Digital Health and Care Strategy and Data Strategy, NTS is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Architect to oversee data architecture principles, best practice and support technical delivery for stakeholders.

Do you want to play a key role in leading the delivery of high quality and robust data architecture to meet key strategic objectives?

Do you enjoy playing a lead technical role in multi-disciplinary teams to bring data and technology solutions from inception to production and sustained operation?

Do you want to play a crucial role in delivering the NES Strategy, Digital Health and Care Strategy and Data Strategy for Scotland?

Do you enjoy working at pace and being adaptive to an ever-changing environment?

Does this sound like you?



What We Love to See

Data Architects offer a broad range of skills and experience, if you can offer some or all of these, we’d love you to apply:

Proven experience of designing and embedding top of the range data architecture solutions and best practice
Highly effective communicator knowing how to make complex technical information and language simple for diverse senior internal and external stakeholders (both verbally and in writing)
Work collaboratively with the NTS delivery teams, in particular our Data Engineering, Data Analytics and Engineering teams to ensure data architecture best practices are utilised and embedded in working processes
A clear understanding of what it takes to get complex technology solutions from inception to production to deliver agreed strategic objectives
Confidently lead in all aspects of data architecture utilising modern, cloud-first technology architecture, design and delivery
Ability to collaborate effectively and build networks and communities of practice, being a recognised expert in data architecture within NES and wider partner organisations and interest groups
Line management and coaching/mentoring experience
Demonstrate honesty, integrity, care and compassion when dealing with others, utilising tact and persuasion skills when necessary
Ability to work on own initiative, to organise and prioritise own workloads and that of others, and to meet strict deadlines



Benefits Which Matter

As a valued employee of NHS Scotland, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

Life-work balance - with opportunities for flexible working and remote working
Generous NHS pension scheme
Annual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review
Annual Leave - 27 Days increasing in line with service plus 8 days public holiday
NHS discounts and more


Diversity and Inclusion

Developing a successful national service for Scotland is impossible without ensuring we consider the diverse needs, perspectives and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work.

We are focused on hiring the very best talent available for NES, and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and aim to ensure everyone is treated fairly, with respect and has a positive recruitment experience – regardless of the outcome.

It’s not essential to be in a Data Architecture lead role right now. You may be returning from a career break (e.g. maternity, paternity, caring for others) or returning after working in another field. Your experiences elsewhere can bring a fresh perspective to our work.


If you are considering applying and feel it would be helpful to discuss this initially, please contact greg.thomson@nhs.scot



Next Steps

Our recruitment process is currently 100% remote and if successful you would initially work remotely, working from our offices as operationally required.

All applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail.

Online interviews (including a presentation) will take place between 12 and 13 December 2023. The presentation topic will be sent to candidates selected for interview.

For further information please refer to the Job Information Pack below.

Unless otherwise stated the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CV’s will not be accepted.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Flexible Location: Based throughout Scotland, NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office and hybrid working. Occasional presence at our offices is a requirement for this role. We’re happy to talk about how you want to work.

Work Pattern: Fixed term, Full Time, 37.5 hours per week. Part-time hours also available (see below – Next Steps).

Fixed term or Secondment** until 31st March 2024

**For NHS applicants, an NHS secondment will be offered in the first instance. For non-NHS applicants, a fixed-term or secondment would be considered.

You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment.



Who We Are

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations.

The Pharmacy team within NES is responsible through the Executive Medical Director to the NES Board and through the Board to Scottish Government for the commissioning and delivery of postgraduate pharmacy education in Scotland.

This role sits within the Pharmacy team and specifically within the small, friendly and highly motivated pharmacy technician team. This team is focussed on the rapidly evolving education, training and development of pharmacy technicians.



The Opportunity

We are looking for a Programme Officer/s to join our highly talented and growing team to work with other Programme Officers, supporting trainees and tutors from all pharmacy sectors, to ensure quality standardised programmes.

This post is available on a full time or part time basis and will support the development and delivery of the Vocational Training Foundation Programme for Pharmacy Technicians. The role will also support the development and delivery of other pharmacy technician initiatives, as well as providing an excellent opportunity to gain experience in an education and training environment.

In this exciting and varied role, you will collaborate across multiple workstreams and organisations, having a direct impact on the career development of pharmacy technicians.

As a Programme Officer within the Pharmacy team, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills within education and training. Your work will directly influence the professional development of the pharmacy technician workforce impacting on healthcare provision to the public.



What We Love to See

Programme Officers offer a broad range of skills and experience, if you can offer some or all of these, we’d love you to apply:

Qualified Pharmacy Technician (registered with GPhC) with extensive experience in a relevant Pharmacy sector
Highly experienced with the ability to lead in the delivery of education and training
Proven experience of mentoring, coaching, supporting and supervising learners
Highly effective communicator knowing how to make complex information and language simple for diverse internal and external stakeholders at all levels (both verbally and in writing)
Ability to collaborate effectively and build networks and communities of practice
A clear understanding of external drivers and relevant NHS policies and priorities
Ability to work on own initiative, to organise and prioritise own workloads and that of others, and to meet strict deadlines


Benefits Which Matter

As a valued employee of NHS Scotland, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

Life-work balance - with opportunities for flexible working and remote working
Generous NHS pension scheme
Annual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review
Annual Leave - 27 Days increasing in line with service plus 8 days public holiday
NHS discounts and more


Diversity and Inclusion

Developing a successful national service for Scotland is impossible without ensuring we consider the diverse needs, perspectives, and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work.

We are focused on hiring the very best talent available for NES, and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and aim to ensure everyone is treated fairly, with respect and has a positive recruitment experience – regardless of the outcome.

It’s not essential to be in a Programme Officer role right now. You may be returning from a career break (e.g. maternity, paternity, caring for others) or returning after working in another field. Your experiences elsewhere can bring a fresh perspective to our work.

If you are considering applying and feel it would be helpful to discuss this initially, please contact Monica Hunter, Senior Educator, monica.hunter@nhs.scot



Next Steps

**NHS candidates will be considered firstly on a secondment basis, and so are strongly encouraged to discuss this with their current NHS employer at the earliest opportunity, ideally prior to application.

Our recruitment process is currently 100% remote, and if successful you would initially work remotely or from one of our NES offices (thereafter working in a hybrid capacity).

All applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail.

Online interviews (including presentation) will take place on Monday 11th December 2023. Further details on the selection process will be sent to candidates selected for interview.

For further information please refer to the Job Information Pack below. When completing your application, please highlight if you are applying for the full-time post or the option to work part-time*.

Unless otherwise stated the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CV’s will not be accepted.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Flexible Location: Based throughout Scotland, NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office and hybrid working. We’re happy to talk about how you want to work. Regular presence at the Glasgow/Edinburgh office(s) is a requirement of this role.
Work Pattern: Permanent, Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Who We Are
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations.
The Workforce Directorate works at a national level to support the delivery of NES’s strategic plan and is a key partner to the delivery of Scottish Government priorities for the health and social care workforce. It also provides a comprehensive People and Organisational Development strategy and service for the people who work for NES and externally.
The HR Trainee Services team is central to supporting a consistent employment experience for Doctors and Dentists in Training across NHS Scotland. Under the ‘lead employer’ arrangements, the team provides HR services as an Employing Board and a Placement Board (e.g Onboarding, Payroll, Salary Setting, Maternity/Paternity/Shared and Absence) and in the delivery of ‘Once for Scotland’ activities including Skilled Worker Sponsorship, PVG checking and national Trainee Recruitment & Selection.

The Opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Officer to join our talented and growing HR Trainee Services team to support the delivery of this national recruitment and employment programme for our Doctors and Dentists in Training (DDITs) across NHS Scotland.
In this exciting and varied role as Senior Officer, you will collaborate across multiple workstreams and organisations and have a direct impact on the HR Trainee Services team achieving and delivering their programme priorities.
Do you enjoy working at pace and being adaptive to an ever-changing environment?
Do you enjoy making a difference, influencing improved ways of working, and sharing innovative ideas?
Do you want to play a key role in delivering a high-quality HR service to our Doctors and Dentists in Training?
Working in the HR Trainees Services team, you will have the opportunity to bring your unique skills and experience to the table, collaborating across multiple workstreams to effect real change internally whilst contributing to the ongoing development and delivery of this programme nationally.
Does this sound like you?

What We Love to See
Senior HR Officers offer a broad range of skills and experience, if you can offer some or all of these, we’d love you to apply:
Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and confidently at all levels in the workplace
Experience of working collaboratively and flexibly within in a team, and across other workstreams and departments
Ability to work on own initiative, to effectively organise and prioritise own workloads and that of others, and to meet strict deadlines
Experience of maintaining comprehensive and complex programme documentation in a manner that is accessible
Highly effective communicator knowing how to make complex technical information and language simple for diverse senior internal and external stakeholders (both verbally and in writing)
Ability to proactively identify and communicate improvements to processes and systems
Line management and coaching/mentoring experience

Benefits Which Matter
As a valued employee of NHS Scotland, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:
Life-work balance - with opportunities for flexible working and remote working
Generous NHS pension scheme
Annual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review
Annual Leave - 27 Days increasing in line with service plus 8 days public holiday
NHS discounts and more

Diversity and Inclusion
Developing a successful national service for Scotland is impossible without ensuring we consider the diverse needs, perspectives and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work.
We are focused on hiring the very best talent available for NES, and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and aim to ensure everyone is treated fairly, with respect and has a positive recruitment experience – regardless of the outcome.
It’s not essential to be in an HR Senior Officer role right now. You may be returning from a career break (e.g. maternity, paternity, caring for others) or returning after working in another field. Your experiences elsewhere can bring a fresh perspective to our work.
If you are considering applying and feel it would be helpful to discuss this initially, please contact Niamh Carmody, HR Business Partner (Trainee Services)
niamh.carmody@nhs.scot

Next Steps
Our recruitment process is currently 100% remote and if successful you would initially work remotely, working from our offices as operationally required.
All applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail.
Online interviews will take place on Wednesday 22nd of November 2023.
For further information please refer to the Job Information Pack below.
Unless otherwise stated the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CV’s will not be accepted.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Flexible Location: Based throughout Scotland, NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office and hybrid working. Occasional presence at the Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen or Inverness office is a requirement of this role.
Work Pattern: Fixed-term, Full Time, 37.5 hours per week.
Fixed-term or Secondment** until 30th September 2025
**For NHS applicants, an NHS secondment will be offered in the first instance. For non-NHS applicants, a fixed-term or secondment would be considered.
You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment.

Please see our website for full job description.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Flexible Location: Based throughout Scotland, NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office, remote and hybrid working (within the UK). We’re happy to talk about how you want to work.

Work Pattern: Fixed-term, Full Time, 37.5 hours per week.

Fixed-term or Secondment** until 30/09/2024

**For NHS applicants, only a Secondment will be made available. For non NHS applicants, a fixed-term or secondment would be considered.

You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment



Who We Are

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations.

The Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals (NMAHP) Directorate works to support the education, training and continuing professional development of nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, health and social care chaplains and healthcare support workers. The Directorate is also responsible for providing education, training and workforce development across wider professional groups and disciplines, often in partnership with other agencies, to support key policy drivers.



The Opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our small, but highly talented Infection Prevention and Control Education workstream. Working within the business support unit you will be a team player and possess excellent organisational, communication and digital skills.

Do you enjoy working at pace and being adaptive to an ever-changing environment? 

Do you enjoy working with a wide range of stakeholders and across a multidisciplinary team? 

Do you want to support colleagues in the Directorate and across the organisation, sharing information and expertise, where appropriate, and offering advice and support?

  Do you enjoy problem solving and collaborating with others? 

Working within the Business Support team you will have the opportunity to bring your unique skills and experience to the table, collaborating across multiple workstreams to support the NMAHP Directorate and the wider NES.

Does this sound like you?



What We Love to See

Administrators (Admin Officers) offer a broad range of skills and experience, if you can offer some or all of these, we’d love you to apply:

Extensive experience working in the field of business operations, including providing business support to meetings and production of formal minutes/action notes

Experience of managing work across multiple projects

Experience of supporting a senior role/s with the management of their diary, including prioritisation of incoming workload

Ability to confidently lead and facilitate the implementation of agreed actions arising from meetings with the Senior Leadership Team as appropriate.

High level of interpersonal, organisational, communication skills (both verbally and in writing) and a pleasant manner

Ability to work on own initiative, to organise and prioritise workload and to meet strict deadlines

Demonstrate honesty, integrity, care and compassion when dealing with others, utilising tact and persuasion skills when necessary



Benefits Which Matter

As a valued employee of NHS Scotland, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

Life-work balance - with opportunities for flexible working and remote working

Generous NHS pension scheme

Annual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review

Annual Leave - 27 Days increasing in line with service plus 8 days public holiday

NHS discounts and more



Diversity and Inclusion

Developing a successful national service for Scotland is impossible without ensuring we consider the diverse needs, perspectives and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work. 

We are focused on hiring the very best talent available for NES, and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and aim to ensure everyone is treated fairly, with respect and has a positive recruitment experience – regardless of the outcome. 

It’s not essential to be in an office administration role right now. You may be returning from a career break (e.g. maternity, paternity, caring for others) or returning after working in another field. Your experiences elsewhere can bring a fresh perspective to our work.

If you are considering applying and feel it would be helpful to discuss this initially, please contact allison.brown@nhs.scot



Next Steps

**NHS applicants will only be considered on a secondment basis, and so are strongly encouraged to discuss this with their current employer at the earliest opportunity

Our recruitment process is currently 100% remote and if successful you would initially work remotely, working from our offices as operationally required.

All applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail.

Online interviews will take place on Monday 30th October 2023.

Unless otherwise stated the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CV’s will not be accepted

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme