LW260182 - Application Support Assistant

NHS Scotland; Aberdeen; On-site; ZAR 703,000 - 765,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our IT Applications Support Team in Aberdeen. You will provide first line support for the Trakcare (PMS) system used across a large user base and assist with admin duties for the team.

Candidates should have Higher level IT/Admin qualifications and advanced Microsoft Office skills; knowledge of NHS clinical systems is advantageous. Interviews to be held on 03/12/26.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be qualified to a minimum of Higher level in relevant IT or Admin subjects.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products to an advanced level.
• A working knowledge of Clinical systems used within the NHS would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line support for the Trakcare (PMS) system and some admin support for the team.
• Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure as part of a team.
• Support over 12,000 Trakcare users across NHS Grampian, NHS Orkney & NHS Shetland.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork under pressure

Microsoft Office advanced

Education

Higher level IT/Admin subjects

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Application Support Assistant

Department of eHealth

Full Time: 36 hours per week (Permanent Contract)

Grade Band 4: £31,537 - £34,303 per Annum

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our IT Applications Support Team. Working as part of a small team you will be providing some first line support for the Trakcare (PMS) system which is used across a large number of multi-disciplinary users as well as some admin support for the team.

• Providing first line support for the Trakcare (PMS) system which is used across a large number of multi-disciplinary users as well as some admin support for the team.
• Good communication skills and an ability to work under pressure and as part of a team are essential.
• We provide support for over 12,000 Trakcare users with day to day system problems in all areas of NHS Grampian, NHS Orkney & NHS Shetland.

• Candidates should be qualified to a minimum of Higher level in relevant IT or Admin subjects and experience of using Microsoft Office products to an advanced level.
• A working knowledge of Clinical systems used within the NHS would be advantageous.

Additional Information For Candidates

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Interviews to be held on 03/12/26

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at [e-mail].

• Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS & Social Care values.