LW253597 – Workforce Project Support Officer

Company: NHS Grampian
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Location: Scotland
Job Description:

The overall purpose of the Workforce Planning team is to support NHS Grampian in the development of workforce capability, capacity and commitment, which will enable NHS Grampian to achieve the standards and delivery of care to which it aspires. This role will work across NHS Grampian and the postholder will be expected to work with all grades and disciplines of staff. The postholder is expected to have relevant qualifications and experience which will enable the successful candidate develop into this new role and to support the administration of Consultant and Career Grade eJob Planning and Appraisal and Consultant Discretionary Points processes in NHS Grampian and additional Workforce Projects as and when required.

Key result areas of the post will develop as the postholder becomes established in the role and the postholder has the opportunity to shape the role over time, however, the initial main areas of responsibility and measure of success will be in relation to the following:

  • You will be required to provide general administrative support, take/transcribe formal minutes, and produce documents and report as required using a number of computer and database packages.
  • Develop relevant solutions using own initiative, in relation to administration and problem solving within the remit of the projects.
  • Plan meetings, prepare agendas and follow up agreed actions, ensuring implementation for agreed projects.
  • There will be a requirement to develop policies and processes in-light of new Project work for example with the introduction of e-job planning, training guidelines and standard operational procedures were required.
  • The post holder is required to provide training and explanation on the complex processes involved for consultant and career grade ejob planning, consultant and career grade appraisal and consultant Discretionary Points.

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.

Additional Information For Candidates

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As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

Please note that our correspondence method is by e‑mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.

  • If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

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Posted: September 7th, 2026