Learning and Organisational Development Officer

NHS Shetland Board; Scotland; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Distant Island Allowance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

NHS Shetland Board is seeking an enthusiastic Learning and Organisational Development Officer to support a broad range of learning activities across NHS Shetland, including statutory and mandatory learning, management and leadership development, and team development.

This part-time role (20.5 hours per week) is Band 6 with a pro rata salary range of £43,231 to £52,679 per year, plus Distant Island Allowance (£2,578 pro rata) and relocation assistance up to £8,000.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and organisational development activity, including statutory and mandatory learning, management and leadership development, team development and wider organisational priorities.
• Travel to different sites across NHS Shetland as required.

Job description

Learning and Organisational Development Officer

Learning and Organisational Development Officer (Ref: 263900)

Substantive

Part time 20.5 hours per week

Band 6 - Salary Range £43,231 – 52,679 per annum (pro rata)

Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata)

Relocation assistance of up to £8,000 is available

Are you passionate about helping people and teams learn, develop and perform at their best?

We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning and Organisational Development Officer to join our team for 20.5 hours per week.

This is a varied Band 6 role with the opportunity to work across NHS Shetland, supporting a broad range of learning and organisational development activity, including statutory and mandatory learning, management and leadership development, team development and wider organisational priorities.

You will bring strong communication and facilitation skills, be comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively, and have a practical and creative approach to supporting learning and development across our workforce.

The role involves working across NHS Shetland and travel to different sites as required.

Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/life

You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on http://www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.

Please note that this post is not eligible for sponsorship in line with current Gov.uk guidance. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship BEFORE submitting any applications. Further information can be found here

For an informal discussion, please contact Kirsty Clark, Learning and Organisational Development Manager

Interview date: 14th December 2026 (initial interview via Teams). This may be followed up with a further face to face assessment at a date to be confirmed.