Healthcare Service User Forum Administration Officer
Grade 6 (£32,721.52 - £38,448.32, pro rata)
Part-time, 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Fixed Term (for a period of 6 months)
Abertay is a modern university with a global outlook, rooted in its local and national communities. We have made our mark with high quality, well-directed teaching and research, and a stimulating and enriching experience for our students.
The shared Healthcare Service User Forum is a new venture for Abertay University, and the post has been funded by the Scottish Funding Council’s Public Service Review monies to support its set up. The forum is designed to inform curriculum development/enhancement, recruitment and assessment strategies for the nursing, midwifery and allied health professions programmes of the tertiary education providers within the Tayside region. The Forum will also involve Health Board partners. Additionally, the postholder will work with stakeholders to produce a collaboration framework for Interprofessional Learning for those engaged in health and social care education in the Tayside region.
The postholder would report to the Vice-Principal of the Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences, as project sponsor.
The role requires excellent organisational and administrative skills, and good speaking and listening skills. You will be communicating with students and staff in a variety of roles across the University and its partner institutions. A knowledge and understanding of University student administration processes and procedures is essential.
If you wish to discuss the role, or are not sure if your experience and qualifications are suitable please contact a.cameron@abertay.ac.uk
Please note that we will only accept applications through our online recruitment system. Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted under any circumstances.
The closing date for applications is 23rd October, 2026 at 12 noon.
Attached candidate brief can be found on the top of the page which details the job description, person specification and application details.
If you believe you have the skills and experience for this exciting and challenging role, please submit your application by clicking apply online below.
Committed to Equal Opportunities
Abertay University is a Scottish Registered Charity,
No: SC016040
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