199207 (MG) Project Support Officer (Clinical Management Team)

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Job title: Project Support Officer

Grade: Band 4

Location:  DCB Hub, The Clock Tower, Western General Hospital

Contract duration: Permanent

Hours:  18.5

Starting salary scale pro rata:  £27 598 (pending pay award 2024)The clinical research nurse management team provide leadership and operational management to clinical research nurse teams in NHS Lothian to effectively deliver clinical research activity across multiple specialities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team that values proactive and capable individuals. 

We are recruiting for an organised and enthusiastic individual to support projects and administration to the clinical research nurse management team in NHS Lothian.

The post holder will work closely with the research nurse management team and play a key role in reviewing how the role can be optimised within the group, through the implementation of effective administrative and communication systems.

The role will be varied and demand a high degree of initiative, flexibility and attention to detail, and also the ability to prioritise and work autonomously.

Essential skills include: advanced keyboard ability, proficiency in Microsoft Office, event planning and website maintenance/design.

This post is an exciting opportunity to develop new skills.

If youre looking to contribute to a forward thinking team and help drive our research efforts, we invite you to apply.

Secondment will be subject to agreement from your Line Manager.

For more information please contact: Julia.Grahamslaw@nhs.scot or Ruth.Moss@nhs.scot

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. 

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.