Job at a glance
An exciting opportunity has been secured for an experienced and enthusiastic business support manager to join our multi-disciplinary Weight Management and Diabetes Dietetic Service. In this new fixed term role, you will support defined business functions to help deliver clinical priorities and help teams provide the highest standards of patient centred care. You will actively contribute to the development and implementation of initiatives aligned with key goals and provide skilled leadership to administrative and project support activity within the service., You will work closely with both clinical and management colleagues to deliver high-quality operational and business support, helping to shape and develop the NHS Lothian Weight Management and Diabetes Dietetic Service.
This is a wonderful new opportunity for a business support manager with a strong interest in healthcare to become a valued member of a forward-thinking, supportive team. We are committed to professional development and safe governance. The service offers a robust supervision framework, regular appraisals, peer support and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities to ensure ongoing skills consolidation and progression.
Further enquiries should please be directed to: Bree Luke, Team Lead or Hayley Cummings, Service Lead Or telephone 0131 537 9169 AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application-but your answers must be your own. Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. Use AI wisely: It's fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don't let it write your answers.
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However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected. Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early.
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Essential skills you will bring to this dynamic role include ad