Digital Projects Manager (GP IT Projects) (Ref: 246330)
Fixed Term till 31st March 2028
Full Time – 36 hours per week
Band 6 - Salary Range £43,231 - £52,679 per annum plus
Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum
A Relocation Assistance of up to £6000 available
NHS Shetland Information and Digital Technology Department is looking for a motivated individual to lead on the delivery of new technologies across General Practices, supporting the national programme of work and our wide-ranging Digital Strategy.
Applications are invited from individuals with experience in a healthcare setting, or proven project management experience, or a background in delivering digital transformation in the public sector. Applicants will be driven to use their knowledge and skills to support colleagues make use of new and developing digital initiatives. If you have suitable skills, enthusiasm and an ability to see different ways of working, then our Digital Department is looking for you to make a difference.
NHS Shetland is delivering an ambitious programme of digital change, implementing new systems that improve patient access and strengthen collaboration, as well as integrating technology across Shetland’s wider public sector and with partner Health Boards across the East of Scotland.
As Digital Projects Manager (GP IT Projects), you will lead on the roll-out of modern IT solutions across multiple GP practices, working closely with clinical and operational teams to streamline workflows, enhance digital services, and help deliver safer, more efficient patient care.
This contract is for a fixed term until 31st of March 2028. The reason for the fixed term contract is secondment cover. This role supports the delivery of NHS Shetland’s Digital Strategy and Workplan and plays an important part in progressing the national programme of digital change within the General Practices across Scotland.
This is a key time for digital professionals, as emerging technologies are supporting NHS organisations to transform services and deliver high quality, safe and sustainable care.
Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/life
You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on http://www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/
Please note that this post is not eligible for sponsorship in line with current Gov.uk guidance. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship BEFORE submitting any applications. Further information can be found here
For an informal discussion, please contact Bibianna Wojtczak, Team Lead for Digital Programme Management Office, 01595 743607 or bibianna.wojtczak@nhs.scot
Closing date: 17/05/2026
Interview date: 11/06/2026 or 12/06/2026
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling 0161 850 2004.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
