NHS Scotland
Network Administrator
NHS ScotlandUnited Kingdom3 days ago
ContractInformation Technology
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.

The Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NDN) (formerly known as the SDCRN) is an established organisation whose primary aim is to facilitate the conduct of randomised trials and other well designed studies in dementia and other neuroprogressive diseases such as Huntington’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis in Scotland, including those of prevention, diagnosis or treatment. Jacqui Kerr is the network manager and Dr Tom Russ is the network champion.

This is an established post within the network. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the manager in all aspects of Network activities and to ensure effective communication for the Network by assisting the network manager in developing close partnerships and productive working relationships with key individuals and groups across the Network and the wider research community in Scotland including the NDN and ENRICH staff (Enabling Research in Care Homes).

Your role will be key in providing the administration support to an entire network of staff in Scotland. You will be assisting the manager to produce reports to go to the Chief Scientist Office.

You will be based within Ninewells hospital but will have the opportunity to travel to other areas within Scotland, where required.

This is a fixed term contract to the 31st of March 2026 in the first instance, but it is anticipated that the period will be extended subject to review.

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.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

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