Project Support Officer - Innovation Team

NHS National Services Scotland; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health service organization in Clydebank is seeking a part-time project support officer to drive national innovation projects across Scotland. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, exhibit strong organizational abilities, and demonstrate a track record in project administration. This role involves engaging with diverse stakeholders to enhance patient care through new technologies. Flexibility is available, but core hours are Monday and Tuesday each week. Apply early as positions may close due to demand.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive recruitment processes

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record of success in an administration or project role.
• Experience managing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of national innovation projects.
• Provide high-level project support for new technologies across NHS Scotland.
• Engage with clinical and operational stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Highly organized

Ability to work autonomously

Adaptability to changing priorities

Job description

Interested in taking on a high profile role that will help drive improved outcomes and make a difference to the delivery of patient care across Scotland? Have a passion for projects that could help us address the big challenges facing NHS Scotland?

This role will offer the post holder with a unique opportunity to support the day to day running of national innovation projects and programmes as part of the Accelerated National Innovation Adoption (ANIA) Pathway. This role will provide high level project support across a range of activities to support the assessment and delivery of new technologies across NHS Scotland.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a key requirement for this role to secure clinical and operational engagement. The successful candidate will be highly organised and exhibit a demonstrable track record of success in an administration or project role. The ability to work autonomously within a fast pace environment, managing deadlines and being responsive to changing priorities is essential.

This is a rare opportunity to engage in a high profile area of work that requires passionate, motivated and value driven individuals who will confidently support a number of projects that will deliver measurable improvements in care to patients across all of Scotland.

This is part-time opportunity of 14.8 hours (0.4 WTE) covering 2 - 3 days per week. While there can be some flexibility, candidates must be able to work on a Monday and Tuesday each week.

If you like a challenge and are committed to supporting complex projects in partnership with a wide variety of stakeholders, then we want to hear from you. For informal discussions, please contact: [e-mail] (Head of Programmes - Innovation Planning)

Anticipated interview date for this post is 18th February 2026.

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NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.