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REFERENCE NUMBER: 153262
JOB TITLE: PROJECT SUPPORT MANAGER
GRADE: BAND 5
LOCATION: WAVERLEY GATE, however travel across the Lothians for the role will be required
CONTRACT DURATION: PERMANENT
HOURS: 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK
**Please note – the e-mail address you provide on the application form will be used to communicate any further correspondence relating to this vacancy so please check your TRASH and SPAM folders**
The postholder will be responsible for operationally managing elements of the project in support of the Project / Programme Manager with overall responsibility for leading the project / programme. Responsibilities will include to support, facilitate and monitor progress of progress of the project to ensure project timescales and objectives are being achieved.
The postholder will be responsible for provision of training relating to the project.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Lorna.Seville@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk.
NHS Lothian
How would you like to support a major organisational change taking place in one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK? You’ll work closely with dynamic and enthusiastic professionals who are committed to making a difference. The ‘mission’ is to make improving the quality of care the central driver for providing the best, most productive and cost effective care now and in the future.
NHS Lothian is on an exciting journey towards helping people live longer healthier lives and at a challenging time for public services you will be part of a change management team at the heart of reshaping how we provide healthcare and its supporting services across the region and for the country.
There are a number of interesting and varied posts available, to support a number of complex and challenging projects across NHS Lothian.
Our Commitment
Based in the centre of Edinburgh, but with travel across Lothian, you’ll be part of an inclusive and innovative change management team. As an ever changing and successful healthcare organisation, NHS Lothian offers fantastic learning opportunities allowing you to build a skill set and gain experiences which are a foundation for an exciting and prosperous career.
Join Us
These are new and exciting posts, hosted within the Quality/Cost/Performance Grouping, but working across clinical and corporate services to support the planning and delivery of large change projects. You will be able to influence the development of the role, working closely with the Sustainability and Value Programme Manager and Programme Lead.
We are looking for individuals who have experience of successfully managing projects or who wish to pursue a career in these areas.
Be Different
Our success begins with you; with NHS Lothian you’ll have the chance to make a real difference to frontline health services. This is an excellent opportunity to join an internationally renowned healthcare organisation with a track record of innovation and strong teaching and research links. We have over 24,000 staff providing and supporting first class acute, specialist and community services both locally and to patients from throughout Scotland.