216720 Project Research Officer

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS Lothian for a role focused on project management in healthcare services. This position entails working on service improvements and managing collaborations with external providers. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and experience in planning healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Experience managing small projects or specific work areas in larger projects.
• Strong skills in planning and delivering healthcare services.
• Confidence in engaging with stakeholders at various levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects within the External Providers Office.
• Focus on service improvements and project delivery.
• Engage with the External Commissioning and Demand Manager.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Experience in healthcare services

Monitoring targets

Invoicing

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.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role," your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Any changes to the current requirements will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more details, please visit: [link].

We will fully support disabled candidates, candidates with long-term conditions, or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policies and practices.

Please note: We anticipate high interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application early.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If not currently a PVG member for the required regulatory group, an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before starting.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a motivated team within the Outpatient and Associated Services Directorate.

The postholder will manage projects within the External Providers Office, focusing on service improvements, working closely with the External Commissioning and Demand Manager and the Senior Manager for Capacity and Development.

• Manage small projects or specific areas within larger projects.
• Experience in planning and delivering healthcare services.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in monitoring targets and performance indicators.
• Experience with invoicing.

For more details on the role and required skills, please refer to the job description and person specification. For questions, contact [e-mail].