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NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
The Managed Service Network for Neurosurgery (MSN) is a national network responsible for the delivery of a single collaborative neurosurgical service provided in four centres in Scotland. We are looking for a Project Support Officer to support the network. As part of a national team, you will be expected to provide an effective and efficient project support and administration service to the Network Manager and MSN team.
The postholder will provide a full range of administrative support of a consistently high standard to the Network Manager and MSN team, including acting as first point of contact for any enquiries and responding or referring on as appropriate. The postholder will also be responsible for maintaining all project databases and systems, including training users in their operation.
It is essential you have a good general education to HND level or equivalent with previous experience of working within the NHS. Experience in similar administrative role is essential. You should be self-motivated and have excellent communication skills with well-developed interpersonal skills. Knowledge of medical terminology is also essential.
This post is for 37.5 hours per week, flexibility is required.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Lynda McKie, National Network Manager: 07767010077.