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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.
Applications are invited from individuals who wish to pursue a career in Payroll and will enjoy working in a busy, professional environment within NHS Tayside’s Payroll Services Department based in Maryfield House, Dundee. In addition to a competitive salary, flexible working, pension scheme and benefits package we offer a comprehensive two year training programme including a professional qualification to equip you for your future in NHS Payroll.
Salary Scale: £27598 - £30019 on completion of training. Initial appointment to trainee post is as per Annexe 21 of AfC Terms and Conditions
Hours of work are 37.50 per week
2 x Posts
The Payroll team are responsible for processing weekly and monthly pays to approximately 19000 staff.
You will progress though a structured training programme and during this time you will be paid Trainee Payroll Officer Band 4 £21,013.30 during the training period in line with NHS Tayside’s commitment to pay National Living Wage. During this time you will also be required to study towards the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) Payroll Technician Certificate. On successful completion of this training programme and qualification you will be equipped to progressively manage a diverse workload to exacting deadlines and to progress your career in NHS payroll. The Band 4 salary scale of £27,598 rising to a maximum of £30,019 will subsequently apply.
Candidates who already hold the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) Payroll Technician Certificate and have recent relevant experience as a trained Payroll Officer within an NHS Payroll Team will automatically progress to the Band 4 salary scale.
Applicants should possess 4 or more qualifications at National 5 level or above (or equivalent), which must include Maths and English, or have equivalent experience in a Payroll setting. A keen eye for attention to detail is required as well as maintaining high standards of accuracy, whilst working to strict deadlines .Good communication skills and a team player are also key requirements of this post.
Successful candidates will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.
Informal enquiries to: Elaine Irons, Payroll Team Leader, 01382 401442, Ext 70272 or by email Elaine.irons@nhs.scot
Interviews will be held in person week commencing 19th June 2023.