NHS Ayrshire & Arran

About the Company

We pride ourselves on improving health and providing a comprehensive range of high quality, safe, effective and person-centred health services.

Our values - Caring, Safe, Respectful

Welcome to the official NHS Ayrshire & Arran LinkedIn page. This account will keep you updated on health matters and bring you trusted information and advice.

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· contain case-specific and other confidential information.

Where a person has continued to post inappropriate comments, we reserve the right to block that user from posting on our accounts.

Disclaimer

NHS Ayrshire & Arran does not take any responsibility for people making contact with members who are followers of this page. It is up to the individual to control their own privacy settings and who can view their profile. Please note that other than our official posts, any comments expressed on the site do not reflect the opinions and position of NHS Ayrshire & Arran or its

Listed Jobs

Company Name

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Job Title

Junior Service Manager 218171

Job Description

**Job Title:** Junior Service Manager **Role Summary:** Provide service management for national GP IT systems within NHS Scotland, overseeing clinical governance, change and release cycles, incident and problem management, and supplier service‑level assurance. Support capacity planning and cost control as part of the Digital & Security Business Unit’s Cloud Engineering & Digital Operations team on an 18‑month fixed‑term contract. **Expectations:** - Collaborate with health professionals, NHS boards, and local authorities. - Maintain strict confidentiality and data protection. - Prioritize and balance conflicting demands and deadlines. - Negotiate and influence customers and suppliers to meet agreed timelines. - Deliver accurate documentation and reporting in a hybrid working environment. **Key Responsibilities:** - Manage end‑to‑end service delivery for national GP IT platforms. - Facilitate clinical‑based governance processes. - Coordinate change and release management activities. - Lead incident and problem management, ensuring timely resolution. - Monitor supplier performance against Service Level Agreements and enforce compliance. - Plan and control support capacity and associated costs. - Communicate service status and performance metrics to stakeholders. - Contribute to continuous improvement of digital services and operations. **Required Skills:** - Strong interpersonal and communication abilities. - Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail. - Ability to handle confidential information securely. - Proven capability to manage multiple priorities and negotiate outcomes. - Basic knowledge of IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL). - Familiarity with cloud engineering concepts and health‑care IT environments is advantageous. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Health Informatics, Business Administration, or a related discipline. - ITIL Foundation certification (preferred but not mandatory). - Relevant experience in service management or support of health‑care digital systems.

Glasgow, United kingdom

Hybrid

Junior

22-09-2025

Company Name

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Job Title

Surgical Services Waiting Time Coordinator

Job Description

**Job Title:** Surgical Services Waiting Time Coordinator **Role Summary** Coordinate and monitor waiting times for surgical services, primarily supporting Dermatology and Plastic Surgery, with occasional support for Head and Neck services. Provide data‑driven insights to assist Assistant General Managers and the wider management team in optimizing service delivery. **Expectations** - Deliver accurate, timely waiting‑time reports and statistics. - Work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. - Prioritise tasks effectively, manage workload and meet deadlines. - Monitor spend against budget and identify cost‑control opportunities. **Key Responsibilities** - Collect, validate and analyse patient waiting‑time data across surgical services. - Produce regular reports and dashboards using advanced Excel functions. - Communicate findings to Assistant General Managers and senior staff. - Coordinate cross‑site activities to ensure consistent data capture and reporting. - Monitor and report on budgetary performance related to waiting‑time initiatives. - Identify and recommend process improvements to reduce delays and optimise capacity. **Required Skills** - Strong written and verbal communication. - Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement. - Independent decision‑making and initiative. - High organisational and time‑management abilities. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros). - Solid IT literacy and ability to learn new systems quickly. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Healthcare Management or related field. - Minimum of one year’s experience working within an NHS or comparable health‑care environment. ---

Crosshouse, United kingdom

Hybrid

24-09-2025

Company Name

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Job Title

Personal Assistant/Business Administrator

Job Description

**Job Title:** Personal Assistant/Business Administrator **Role Summary** Provide administrative and business support to the Infection Prevention & Control Team (IPCT) and Director, ensuring efficient operations through diary management, report preparation, database maintenance, and project administration. **Expectations** - Possess a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Administration or equivalent experience. - Demonstrate rapid multitasking and prioritization, delivering tasks within strict deadlines. - Meet minimum typing speed requirements (50–55wpm) and proficiency in producing concise, accurate reports and minutes. **Key Responsibilities** - Manage diaries, coordinate meetings, and draft minutes for IPCT committees and Board/Clinical Governance Reports. - Maintain databases tracking audits, training, and program progress for the IPCT. - Support program/project administrators by ensuring timely completion of administrative tasks. - Oversee administrative workflows for the Business Manager, ensuring adherence to timelines. **Required Skills** - Excellent written and verbal communication. - Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). - Strong organizational capabilities for managing multiple priorities. - Accuracy in report generation and database management. **Required Education & Certifications** - HND in Administration or equivalent administrative/secretarial experience. - No specific certifications required beyond educational qualifications.

Crosshouse, United kingdom

On site

30-09-2025

Company Name

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Job Title

Bank Domestic Assistant

Job Description

Troon, United kingdom

On site

07-10-2025