Project Manager

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow, City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service organization is seeking 3 Project Managers to oversee IT projects aligned with Scotland's Digital Health & Care Strategy. The role requires strong project management skills and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders. Hybrid working available in Glasgow or Edinburgh. Ideal for those with prior experience in IT project delivery.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Work-Life Balance Policies

Occupational Health Services

Learning and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing IT projects.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to engage with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver IT projects for internal and external customers.
• Report to the Programme Manager on project status.
• Support delivery of Scotland’s Digital Health & Care Strategy.

Skills

Project Management

IT Project Delivery

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

This post is open to NHS Scotland employees only and is a 12 Month Secondment opportunity.

X3 positions available

About the Organisation:
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same – to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.

The Post:
In order to meet the increasing demand, NSS Digital & Security (DaS) is seeking to recruit 3 Project Managers to support a range of IT projects supporting delivery of Scotland’s Digital Health & Care Strategy. The post holder will report to the Programme Manager and will be responsible for management and delivery of IT projects for internal NSS users and external customers.

Location and Working Pattern:
Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Delta House, Glasgow.

Currently hybrid working.

Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.

It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.

Benefits:
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits. HR Benefits Brochure.

Inclusion:
NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national board and, as an anchor institution, it is our ambition to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. We recognise that flexible working creates an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and feel confident about their ability to balance their personal and professional responsibilities. This is supported through Once for Scotland flexible working policies. NSS has made a long-term commitment to staff health and well-being and offers many learning and development opportunities to support and improve our approaches to diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace. There are a number of equality staff networks in place which all staff are welcome to join. We are also an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As an accredited Disability Confident Leader, it is the aim of NSS to offer a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service that supports applicants on their candidate journey. If you are interested in any reasonable adjustments, please contact the Recruitment Team on [e-mail]

Further information:
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Donna Robinson on 07808 847200 / [e-mail]

Closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 20th August

Please note: This post may close earlier than the above date, once sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

Further information on NSS is available from: https://www.nss.nhs.scot/

Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).

NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies