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- Job reference: 253760
- Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
- Job closing date: 28/07/2026
- Job Type: Administrative Services
- Location: NHS Lothian
- Employment type: Fixed-term
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 14/07/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
- Department: Digital Programmes and Development
Project Officer - 36 hours
Fixed term for two years
Canaan Lane/St. John's Hospital
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. We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
The role is to assist and support the Project Manager in all aspects of the project life cycle, project administration, and information management. Also involved in supporting operational handover to the Support team as required during project phases. To provide support and guidance to stakeholders and end-users involved in eHealth implementations.
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- Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
- Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.
Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool.
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 John Sturgeon: john.sturgeon@nhs.scot
Project Officer - 36 hours
Fixed term for two years
Canaan Lane/St. John's Hospital
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. We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
The role is to assist and support the Project Manager in all aspects of the project life cycle, project administration, and information management. Also involved in supporting operational handover to the Support team as required during project phases. To provide support and guidance to stakeholders and end-users involved in eHealth implementations.
AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own.
- Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
- Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
- Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.
Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool.
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 John Sturgeon: john.sturgeon@nhs.scot
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This advert is for Project Officer (AJM) with NHS Lothian in Edinburgh, East of Scotland, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 5 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £34,544 - £43,039. The contract type is Fixed-term. The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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