NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Programme Officer: Trainer Development Collaborative
NHS Ayrshire & Arran, Location, West Virginia, United States
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Programme Officer: Trainer Development Collaborative
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NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Flexible Location NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is a remote‑friendly employer with staff based throughout Scotland. We support office‑based and hybrid working arrangements and welcome conversations about alternative working patterns. Please get in touch during the application process to discuss.
Work Pattern Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week. From 1 April 2026 the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will reduce from 37 to 36 hours. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata, with a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so pay will not be affected.
Eligibility You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK and maintain this throughout your employment.
Who We Are NES is the national health board responsible for workforce development, education, and training across Scotland. The Medical Directorate oversees postgraduate medical education, ensuring training meets GMC standards. The trainee’s progress is managed through the training programme to maintain high quality standards.
The Opportunity This role is part of a small, enthusiastic and innovative team responsible for developing and delivering educational opportunities for a variety of medical practitioners. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders across Scotland to enhance the learning and development of new and experienced postgraduate medical trainers, resident doctors in training, psychiatrists and SAS doctors.
What We Love To See
Ability to develop and deliver training
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships internally and externally
Ability to provide leadership in a variety of situations
Excellent communication, organisation, IT and administrative skills
Experience of line management
Demonstrate honesty, integrity, care and compassion when dealing with others, utilising tact and persuasion skills when necessary
Ability to work on own initiative, to organise and prioritise own workloads, to meet strict deadlines
Benefits Which Matter
Life‑work balance – with opportunities for flexible and hybrid working
Generous NHS pension scheme
Annual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review
Annual leave – 27 days increasing in line with service plus 8 days public holiday
NHS discounts and more
Diversity and Inclusion We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and aim to ensure everyone is treated fairly, with respect and has a positive recruitment experience – regardless of the outcome.
Next Steps
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by e‑mail.
In person or online interviews, including a presentation, will take place on Monday 9th February 2026. The presentation topic will be sent to selected candidates.
Unless otherwise stated, the deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date. CVs will not be accepted.
If you are successful, you will be expected to attend the office prior to your start date for face‑to‑face pre‑employment checks. If you require adjustments, please let us know.
To work in the UK, you must demonstrate the relevant permission to work. This is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Please reference the GOV.UK website for visa routes.
It is essential that you have confirmed you already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible for sponsorship before submitting your application.
For any queries about the NHS Scotland National Recruitment Portal or the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment partners, the East Region Recruitment Service, at: EoS.ERRS@nhs.scot
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Contact: Fraser Reid – fraser.reid@nhs.scot
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Programme Officer: Trainer Development Collaborative
role at
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Flexible Location NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is a remote‑friendly employer with staff based throughout Scotland. We support office‑based and hybrid working arrangements and welcome conversations about alternative working patterns. Please get in touch during the application process to discuss.
Work Pattern Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week. From 1 April 2026 the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will reduce from 37 to 36 hours. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata, with a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so pay will not be affected.
Eligibility You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK and maintain this throughout your employment.
Who We Are NES is the national health board responsible for workforce development, education, and training across Scotland. The Medical Directorate oversees postgraduate medical education, ensuring training meets GMC standards. The trainee’s progress is managed through the training programme to maintain high quality standards.
The Opportunity This role is part of a small, enthusiastic and innovative team responsible for developing and delivering educational opportunities for a variety of medical practitioners. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders across Scotland to enhance the learning and development of new and experienced postgraduate medical trainers, resident doctors in training, psychiatrists and SAS doctors.
What We Love To See
Ability to develop and deliver training
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships internally and externally
Ability to provide leadership in a variety of situations
Excellent communication, organisation, IT and administrative skills
Experience of line management
Demonstrate honesty, integrity, care and compassion when dealing with others, utilising tact and persuasion skills when necessary
Ability to work on own initiative, to organise and prioritise own workloads, to meet strict deadlines
Benefits Which Matter
Life‑work balance – with opportunities for flexible and hybrid working
Generous NHS pension scheme
Annual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review
Annual leave – 27 days increasing in line with service plus 8 days public holiday
NHS discounts and more
Diversity and Inclusion We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and aim to ensure everyone is treated fairly, with respect and has a positive recruitment experience – regardless of the outcome.
Next Steps
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by e‑mail.
In person or online interviews, including a presentation, will take place on Monday 9th February 2026. The presentation topic will be sent to selected candidates.
Unless otherwise stated, the deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date. CVs will not be accepted.
If you are successful, you will be expected to attend the office prior to your start date for face‑to‑face pre‑employment checks. If you require adjustments, please let us know.
To work in the UK, you must demonstrate the relevant permission to work. This is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Please reference the GOV.UK website for visa routes.
It is essential that you have confirmed you already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible for sponsorship before submitting your application.
For any queries about the NHS Scotland National Recruitment Portal or the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment partners, the East Region Recruitment Service, at: EoS.ERRS@nhs.scot
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Contact: Fraser Reid – fraser.reid@nhs.scot
#J-18808-Ljbffr