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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 NSD National Strategic Networks team provide high quality managerial leadership to enable networks to deliver their aims and objectives to standards and timescales as directed by Scottish Government. Networks include service users, health and other professionals from education, social care and voluntary organisations.
The Post:
National Services Division (NSD) currently has an exciting opportunity for a Programme Support Officer with planning and project management skills to join its National Strategic Networks Team within the National Prison Care Network.
The Candidate:
Do you have:

• The ability to provide professional programme support within complex programme environments?
• Experience of project planning, with strong administrative and organisational skills?
• A focus on quality and attention to detail when working to tight deadlines?
• Effective communication, interpersonal and team working skills?

We are looking to appoint a candidate who can demonstrate the above criteria. The ability to work as part of a team and having a clear understanding of the importance of stakeholder relationships is key. You should be able to work on their own initiative, be proactive, manage and prioritise a busy work schedule and demonstrate attention to detail.
Location and Working Pattern:
Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Meridian Court, Glasgow
However, it should be noted that NSS is currently in the process of relocating from Meridian Court to nearby Delta House, 50 West Nile Street Glasgow G1 2NP.
Monday to Friday, 37.5 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.
Further information:
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Eilidh Cunningham at [email protected]
Closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 17th May 2023.
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
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.