Learning and Development Officer

National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHS Scotland 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.

The Post

The Learning and Development team deliver a portfolio of corporate learning and development services to NSS and Public Health Scotland. The postholder will work closely with L&D colleagues, subject matter experts and other stakeholders to deliver a range of learning solutions, which contribute towards the achievement of organisational objectives. This is an interesting and varied role where the post holder will have the opportunity to be involved in a range of projects and L&D activities. These include needs assessment and scoping, learning design, data analysis and reporting, L&D advice and guidance and career support.

The Candidate

We are looking for candidates experienced in managing the full learning cycle, from needs analysis and scoping to design, implementation and evaluation. The ideal candidate will be collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills. They will be proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work on their own initiative, take ownership of tasks and deliver results within set deadlines. The ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage different projects in tandem is important for this role.

Location and Working Pattern:

Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Delta House, Glasgow.

Currently hybrid working.

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.

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 this permanent position, please contact the Learning and Development Manager Nicola Roy at [email protected]

Closing date for completed applications is Sunday 9th February

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

Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).

NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies