Project Manager – Band 7 (Fixed term) We are looking for an experienced project manager to join our small but dynamic innovation team. T his is an exciting role focused on developing and evaluating new technology with industry and academic colleagues, designed to improve the delivery of health and social care. Candidates must be able to evidence a good working knowledge of project management tools and techniques, with demonstrable experience in leading multiple project simultaneously. Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) as well as excellent interpersonal skills are essential. The candidate should be well organised, self-motivated and be prepared to work autonomously to deliver the range of projects assigned to them. The Planning, Innovation & Programmes Directorate offers a friendly, supportive environment with an emphasis on team and individual development and wellbeing. The Innovation Hub adopt a flexible mix of home and office working, however, most in-person meetings will take place in Aberdeen and often the team will be required to travel out of area to attend events and workshops so a willingness to travel is essential. The post is for 12 months and is available as either fixed term or secondment (with agreement from your current line manager). Informal enquiries to Lorna Cameron ( lorna.cameron1@nhs.scot ) Interviews will take place on Tuesday 9th September in Elgin. 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. 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 short listing purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications. 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/ 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 also 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. Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian. Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering. NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. 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.