Project Support Officer

NHS Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Project Support Officer to assist in driving the national Reform agenda within Acute Services. This role involves providing project and administrative support to senior leadership, managing schedules, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with a positive, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Associate Director & Acute Leadership Team.
• Manage meetings and diaries for the leadership team.
• Interact with teams across NHS Tayside and Scottish Government.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Interpersonal

Problem-solving

Time management

IT skills

Job description

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative, with each employee feeling respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a knowledgeable and experienced individual to support the Optimising Workstreams and Transformation Programmes in Acute Services. The role involves working across the whole system to support the Associate Director & Acute Leadership Team in driving forward the national Reform agenda priorities through our Annual Delivery Plans and longer-term Acute Services strategic plan.

The post will provide project and administrative support to the Associate Director & Programme Manager for Optimising & Reform, and the wider Acute Leadership Team. Responsibilities include managing meetings and diaries for the Associate Director & Acute Services Leadership Team, and working closely with the Associate Director for Optimising Workstreams to support various initiatives. The role involves interacting with teams across NHS Tayside, Scottish Government, and Health & Social Care Partnerships.

Ideal candidates will possess strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to problem-solve and manage time effectively. A positive, team-oriented approach and good IT skills are essential.

Hours of work are: 37 per week.

For further information, please contact Jaime Lyon, Associate Director, Acute Services, at [phone] or [e-mail].

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Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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