Knowledge Facilitator

NHS Scotland; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public health organization in Scotland is seeking a candidate to support the management of knowledge and learning in quality programmes. The role emphasizes developing tools for effective knowledge management, coordinating resources, and working collaboratively across teams. Candidates should possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle sensitive information. An ongoing commitment to equality and diversity is emphasized in their hiring processes.

Qualifications

• Evidence the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Experience in developing and applying knowledge tools.

Responsibilities

• Support managing knowledge and learning processes.
• Coordinate development and production of resources for best practices.
• Develop new methodologies for knowledge generation and evaluation.

Skills

Good communicator

Organisational skills

Ability to analyze and present information

Job description

We are looking to recruit someone to this exciting new post, to provide support for managing knowledge and learning and using evidence and evaluation to inform quality programmes and projects.

The role will involve developing and supporting teams and services to use a range of tools to effectively identify and manage knowledge. We are looking for someone who is skilled in doing this, a good communicator and is looking for a new challenge.

This role will ensure that learning is shared across quality programmes and that the right knowledge sources are available to support the development and implementation of improvement activity. It also includes coordinating the development and production of information and resources to showcase and celebrate best practice internally and externally.

Working closely with others this role will consider, develop, test and explore new techniques and methodologies for knowledge generation, capture, deployment and application and for evaluation.

Based in Forth Valley Quality, you will evidence ability to work effectively in a team and influence across professional and organisational boundaries, excellent organisational skills and an ability to analyse and present complicated and sensitive information.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.

For More Information Contact

Jennifer Zielinski Quality Programme Manager [e-mail]

Wendy Nimmo Interim Head of Efficiency, Improvement and Innovation [e-mail]

Certificate of Sponsorship

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NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria.
If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply.
Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre‑employment checks.
For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.
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Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third‑party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e‑mail, therefore please check your e‑mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.

NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

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.