Job details
- Job reference: 253052
- Salary: Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)
- Job closing date: 17/07/2026
- Job Type: Administrative Services
- Location: Ninewells Hospital
- Employment type: Fixed-term or Secondment
- Hours Per Week: 20
- Job posted date: 03/07/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Tayside
- Department: Patient Safety, Clinical Governance and Risk Management
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our team in supporting volunteers and staff within Acute Services.
Applications are invited from individuals who enjoy working in a busy and varied role for the post of Volunteer Coordinator within the Patient Safety, Clinical Governance & Risk Management Team.
We are looking for an individual to support the implementation of our new and creative Volunteer Management System (VMS) and support our existing and new volunteers to use the VMS to its fullest potential.
The successful candidate should see the potential in developing volunteers to enhance and improve the services we offer. The successful candidate should have excellent communication and time management/prioritisation skills and the ability to promote the role of volunteers positively.
The scope and range of duties are detailed within the job description.
You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment.
Informal enquiries to –
Val Ewan external - 01382 740136
Internal – 40136
Email Valerie.ewan@nhs.scot
Hours of work are 20 hours Monday to Friday. Hours can be flexible over a minimum of 3 days per week during office hours. Fixed Term/Secondment for 6 Months. Please note that the salary scale for this post is pro rata for part time hours.
Current NHS Tayside Employees - Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our team in supporting volunteers and staff within Acute Services.
Applications are invited from individuals who enjoy working in a busy and varied role for the post of Volunteer Coordinator within the Patient Safety, Clinical Governance & Risk Management Team.
We are looking for an individual to support the implementation of our new and creative Volunteer Management System (VMS) and support our existing and new volunteers to use the VMS to its fullest potential.
The successful candidate should see the potential in developing volunteers to enhance and improve the services we offer. The successful candidate should have excellent communication and time management/prioritisation skills and the ability to promote the role of volunteers positively.
The scope and range of duties are detailed within the job description.
You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment.
Informal enquiries to –
Val Ewan external - 01382 740136
Internal – 40136
Email Valerie.ewan@nhs.scot
Hours of work are 20 hours Monday to Friday. Hours can be flexible over a minimum of 3 days per week during office hours. Fixed Term/Secondment for 6 Months. Please note that the salary scale for this post is pro rata for part time hours.
Current NHS Tayside Employees - Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
- DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
- For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
- To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
- If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will need to enable you to attend the interview.
- Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
- Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates
- Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues
- We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain
- Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments
If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 4 Medical Secretary roles in Dundee
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Volunteer Coordinator with NHS Tayside in Dundee, North of Scotland, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £31,537 - £34,303. The contract type is Fixed-term or Secondment. The application deadline is 17 Jul 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (03 Jul 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.