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*** COVID-19 – Please note that during this time all interviews will be conducted remotely. If successful, you will also initially be working remotely in line with the guidance from the Scottish Government***
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is a National Health Board within NHS Scotland, with responsibility for developing and delivering education and training for the healthcare workforce in Scotland.
Organisational Development, Leadership and Learning (ODLL) is a department within NES that offers a broad range of innovative learning, education and OD activities.
Working with us means:
- Life-work balance and flexible working
- Collaborating with and empowering each other
- Using technology and new digital approaches, but remembering the human too
- Supporting, guiding and sharing resources and knowledge with colleagues
What we’re looking for: We have two Specialist Lead vacancies available:
Applicants must confirm which post(s) they wish to apply for. Please use the Assessment Section in your application form to confirm this detail.
- Organisational Development & Leadership (Permanent) 6631BR (x2)
- We’re looking for someone who has expert understanding and application of contemporary theories of Organisational Culture, Change, Development and Leadership Development. You will also have extensive experience of research, design, development and delivery and/or commissioning of leadership and organisational development solutions.
- You can read more about the role in the Job Information Pack. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Graham.Paxton@nhs.scot
- Employability and Career Development (Fixed Term until end March 2022) 6552BR (x1)
SLA or secondment only for NHS staff in the first instance*
- If you have significant experience of partnership and collaborative working and experience of communicating and engaging with young people and people from under-represented groups, we would love to hear from you. Knowledge of recruitment practices and the current education and/or employment landscape for 16-24 year olds is essential.
- You can read more about the role in the Job Information Pack. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura.Christie@nhs.scot
What you’ll bring to us:
You take initiative and are creative in finding solutions to problems, showing tenacity in positively challenging conventional approaches and stimulate change through stakeholder engagement. You’re enthusiastic, collaborative and believe in NHS Scotland values and NES Leadership Behaviours.
*Applicants who wish to apply on a secondment basis are strongly encouraged to discuss this with their current employer at the earliest opportunity.
For further information please refer to the Job Information Pack below.
Unless otherwise stated the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date.
Closing date: 29th June 2021
Interview date: 9th July 2021 Employability and Career Development and 12th of July Organisational Development & Leadership
We actively encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, religion, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief. https://www.careers.nhs.scot/about/who-we-are/
If you have any queries regarding the application portal or the recruitment process, please contact us at: NES HR Recruitment: recruitment.hr@nes.scot.nhs.uk