MSN Project Support Officer - Managed Service Network for Neurosurgery

TN United Kingdom; Bothwell; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

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MSN Project Support Officer - Managed Service Network for Neurosurgery, Bothwell

Client: NHS Scotland

Location: Bothwell, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a Project Support Officer to join the Managed Service Network (MSN) for Neurosurgery team. This post offers a hybrid working model, with a base at Kirklands – NHS Lanarkshire Headquarters.

The Managed Service Network for Neurosurgery (MSN) is a national Network responsible for delivering a coordinated neurosurgical service across four centres in Scotland. The Network supports the delivery of equitable, high-quality neurosurgical care across Scotland.

As a key member of the national team, the post holder will provide high-quality administrative and project support to the National Network Manager and wider MSN team. A central focus of the role will be to ensure the smooth running of administrative processes, including the coordination of meetings, accurate and timely minute-taking, and comprehensive diary management.

The successful candidate will act as a first point of contact for enquiries to the team, providing professional and responsive communication, and managing the flow of information effectively. The post holder will also be responsible for maintaining project records and databases, supporting internal systems, and assisting with the coordination of training and related administrative tasks.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and motivated individual with a strong administrative background to contribute to the delivery of a national specialist service.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring

• HND level qualification in business administration/other relevant subject and experience in a similar administrative role
• High level of proficiency in use of Microsoft Office software, e.g. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
• Experience of engaging and working effectively with colleagues across disciplines
• Self-motivated with drive to achieve excellence
• Ability to work as team member but also work in isolation
• Ability to prioritise her/his workload and work to deadlines
• Interpersonal skills demonstrating maturity and sensitivity
• Ability to travel, typically once a month to team meetings
• Be flexible for occasional overnight stays, possibly once a year
• Must hold a driving licence

Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full valid UK/EU/EEA licence.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience of working in the NHS
• Experience of servicing committees including minute-taking
• Previous experience in working in a project environment including supporting financial management processes
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to defuse stressful situations

Contract type

Permanent

Full time

37 hours

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in Managed Service Network for Neurosurgery within Kirklands - NHSL Headquarters

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!

For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Lynn Deas, Recruitment Administrator on [emailprotected] (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:

A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service

A minimum of 8 days of public holidays

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)

Paid sick leave increasing with length of service

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.

Additional Information for Applicants

• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. However, if there are a high level of interest in this position, we may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.
• For help to complete an application on Jobtrain please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
• Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk & spam folders) as well as your Jobtrain account for updates.
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

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.

Right to Work within the UK

NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK.

We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire.

Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.