Architectural Advisor

National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.

NHSScotland Assure is the new centre of expertise focusing on quality in the built environment through providing a suite of services encompassing the existing services provided by Health Facilities Scotland and ARHAI (Antimicrobial Resistance Healthcare Associated Infection). NHSScotland Assure is part of NHS National Services Scotland and provides operational guidance to NHSScotland healthcare bodies on all facilities topics. We deliver and co-ordinate effective advice and support in relation to national facilities, equipping and technical matters which support and improve health and well-being services.

The Post

The post is within the Architecture and Design team in the Property, Sustainability and Capital Assets Division, it is a highly professional, senior and autonomous team comprising Architects, National Fire Safety Advisors and a Principal Structural Engineer.

We are looking for an experienced and qualified professional who will be responsible for providing professional advice and support to NHSScotland, as well as representing NHScotland in dealings with other organisations through leading and contributing to the key work streams of the team. The team is responsible for the NHSScotland Design Assessment Process (NDAP), it’s implementation and development, as well as providing subject matter expert advice for Key Stage Assurance Reviews (KSAR). The team is also responsible for all relevant NHSScotland Assure guidance documentation, including its development and revision as well as any associated research streams.

The Candidate

An understanding of healthcare design and technical issues is a key requirement for the role. Potential candidates should have an understanding of the role and work of Assure and Property, Sustianability and Capital Planning.

The post holder will be expected to work with other professionals and subject matter experts within Property, Sustianability and Capital Planning and Engineering, Energy and Decontamination. The post holder will also work with colleagues from other areas of NHSScotland Assure including Infection Control, FM, and Business Support.

Location and Working Pattern:

This post can be based in Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Delta House, Glasgow or any other NSS Location throughout Scotland.

Currently hybrid working.

The work pattern for this post is Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.

It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits. HR Benefits Brochure.

Inclusion

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national board and, as an anchor institution, it is our ambition to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. We recognise that flexible working creates an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and feel confident about their ability to balance their personal and professional responsibilities. This is supported through Once for Scotland flexible working policies. NSS has made a long-term commitment to staff health and well-being and offers many learning and development opportunities to support and improve our approaches to diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace. There are a number of equality staff networks in place which all staff are welcome to join. We are also an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As an accredited Disability Confident Leader, it is the aim of NSS to offer a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service that supports applicants on their candidate journey. If you are interested in any reasonable adjustments, please contact the Recruitment Team on [email protected]

Further Information

For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Stuart Russell, Head of Architecture and Design (NHSScotland Assure) on [email protected]

Closing date for completed applications is 13 April 2025.

Further information on NSS is available from: https://www.nss.nhs.scot/

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