Project Support Officer (Modern Apprentice)
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Ready to earn while you learn? Join our Strategy and Transformation Team as a Project Support Officer (Modern Apprentice)
This is a Modern Apprenticeship role for age 16 - 24 years or 16 - 29 years for disabled or care experienced applicants.
We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a passion for digital tools, organisation, and improving how services are delivered. You’ll be hands-on with exciting projects, gain experience in business admin, digital systems, and project management—and get paid while doing it.
The Modern Apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to work in the Strategy and Transformation Team at NHS Highland. The team focuses on developing and implementing strategic initiatives to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes across the region and the role is to assist in the provision of a range of administrative duties.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have good written and verbal communication skills
- Have good keyboard skills, and be confident using IT systems
- Be a team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision
- Have good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
- Have a good attention to detail
- Be flexible, reliable, and self-motivated
The successful candidate will:
- Work towards an SVQ in Business & Administration (SCQF Level 6)
- Be part of meaningful change that improves lives
- Have real opportunities for growth and progression
You will be supported throughout your programme of study by a tutor and workplace mentor.
Location and Working Pattern
Assynt House, Inverness
Hybrid working
Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
Fixed Term for 1 year
The post is graded as Band 3. If appointed, you will be paid in accordance with Annex 21, which means a percentage of the fully qualified rate is applied during the period of training at 75% of the pay band maximum (uplifted to the Scottish Living Wage) per annum.
Further information:
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Kim Corbett, Senior Programme Manager at kim.corbett3@nhs.scot
You can find out more about Modern Apprenticeships at https://www.careers.nhs.scot/shape-your-future/become-an-apprentice/modern-apprenticeships/
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
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.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. 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.