IT Facilitator Full Time NEW

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IM&T Projects & Developments

Facilitator

36 Hours (as of 01/04/2026)

1.0 WTE Fixed Term – 18 Months

Location Hybrid/Huntlyburn Terrace, BGH

NHS Borders are continuously delivering a portfolio of IT projects these primarily involve the implementation of upgrades/ change of current systems

We are looking for a dynamic IT Facilitator who has experience in managing change and working as part of a team to delivering change for multiple IT Systems.

The post-holder will be required to manage service change plans, support testing of new functionality and support end users. They must be able to balance multiple priorities providing direction, advice, support and guidance to end users and all other stakeholders to support these delivery plans.

Previous experience of business process mapping/requirement gathering as well as detailed knowledge of NHS patient administration systems would be advantageous

The post is highly collaborative in nature and involves communication and negotiation with technical and non-technical experts and managers internally and externally. As such the post-holder must have specialised knowledge in either IT or business related areas with knowledge that will have been accumulated over several years and supported by formal qualifications, training and experience. The post holder must show willingness to undertake additional training and professional examination.

As from 1 April 2026 the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a “regulated role”, your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: .

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• PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

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.