Infrastructure Project Officer

NHS National Services Scotland; Melrose; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Borders are seeking a Project Officer to support Project Managers with all aspects of project delivery within our IM&T portfolio. The role is hybrid, based at Huntlyburn Terrace, Borders General Hospital, with collaboration across clinical and technical teams.

You will bring at least two years' experience in delivering digital projects, preferably in NHS or healthcare settings, and demonstrate excellent communication skills to motivate staff and drive agreed implementation goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience delivering digital projects (NHS/healthcare preferred).
• Experience supporting Project Managers across delivery life cycle.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with all aspects of project delivery.
• Coordinate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Encourage and motivate staff to achieve project goals.

Skills

Project coordination

Digital project delivery

Communication skills

Job description

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

Compassion Kindness Integrity Teamwork Excellence

IM&T Projects & Developments

Fixed Term for 12 Months

Location – Hybrid/Huntlyburn Terrace, Borders General Hospital

NHS Borders are delivering a number of IT projects with their IM&T Portfolio. We are looking for a Project Officer who has experience in supporting Project Managers with all aspects of project delivery.

The post is highly collaborative in nature and involves communication and negotiation with technical and non-technical experts and managers internally and externally. As such the post-holder must have specialised knowledge in either IT or business related areas with a minimum of 2 years experience in the delivery of digital projects ideally in an NHS or Healthcare environment.

Candidates must have excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal and be able to encourage and motivate staff all levels in achieving agreed project implementation goals

Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

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