Digital Project Officer - Strategy & Programmes

NHS Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Digital Project Support Officer to lead digital solutions for healthcare. This role requires planning and organization skills, supporting project execution, and collaborating across teams to improve healthcare services. Ideal candidates have a degree or relevant experience and a passion for digital innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a similar role.
• Experience in complex public sector settings is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to ensure project success.
• Coordinate project activities and facilitate communication.
• Manage administrative tasks and support project execution.

Skills

Planning and organisational skills

Team player

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Business Administration Management or relevant experience

Job description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Join Our Innovative eHealth Team as a Digital Project Support Officer!

Are you ready to make a real impact in the healthcare industry? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and forward-thinking Digital Project Support Officer to join our NHSGGC eHealth Strategy, Programmes & Innovation Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Team. Our team works at scale implementing digital solutions for 40,000+ staff across NHSGGC and beyond with partner organisations including Health & Social Care Partnerships.

As a Digital Project Support Officer, you will collaborate with healthcare professionals across the NHSGGC Board to develop cutting-edge digital technology that will revolutionise our services, creating a truly integrated and modern health and social care system.

In this role, you will

• Work closely with the Project Lead and other team members to ensure the success of complex clinical and non-clinical technology solutions as outlined in the eHealth Digital Strategy (Digital on Demand - NHSGGC).
• Schedule different parts of the project, coordinate its activities, and facilitate communication among project members.
• Manage administrative tasks and utilise your technological skills to support the project manager and ensure smooth project execution.

Why Join Us?

• Ambitious Digital Strategy: Be part of our ambitious Digital Strategy, which includes the large-scale rollout of digital nursing documentation. This initiative releases clinical time to care through the efficiencies of digital approaches.
• The team are also at the leading edge of modernising patient communications with our Citizen Access Programme.
• Once-in-a-Generation Implementation: Contribute to the once-in-a-generation implementation of a new Community system supporting 8,000 community services staff.
• AI Assistance Capabilities: Co-develop AI assistance capabilities in our core digital health record systems, pushing the boundaries of healthcare innovation.

We Are Seeking a Candidate Who

• Demonstrates excellent planning and organisational skills in their daily tasks.
• Thrives under pressure and pays meticulous attention to detail.
• Excels both as a team player and an independent worker, showing initiative when required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration Management or a diploma with relevant equivalent experience and knowledge (ideally in the NHS or a similarly complex public sector setting) or a minimum of 3 years relevant experience

If you are passionate about transforming healthcare through digital innovation and believe you meet this profile, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and be a part of our mission to shape the future of health and social care!

Informal contact: Stefanie Somerville, Programme Manager, 07817 084 127, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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