This post is a 12 Month Fixed Term / Secondment position. As per the Fixed Term Contacts Policy - Where individuals with continuous service within the NHS apply for fixed-term contract roles, NSS reserves the right to refuse any such appointment.
About The Organisation
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.
The Post
NSS Human Resources is looking for an OD Consultant to support the development and implementation of effective and efficient organisational development strategies and plans which support the NSS Workforce Strategy.
This includes supporting the effective management of change across NSS by using diagnostic, consultancy and networking skills to assist the organisation to adapt and thrive in response to changes in the external environment
The OD Consultant role provides professional and specialist organisational development expertise, advice, guidance, and support across NSS and Public Health Scotland, as part of the delivery of an HR shared service. You will engage with a range of stakeholders within both organisations and the wider NHS community.
The Candidate
To be successful in this role, you should be educated to degree level or have the equivalent experience. You will be a chartered member of CIPD or equivalent and have an up to date knowledge of developing and implementing organisational development strategies with evidence of continuous professional development
You will possess highly effective communication and influencing skills and be able to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
You should have the ability to prioritise your workload effectively whilst managing complex demands. You will also have strong decision making and problem-solving abilities.
Location and Working Pattern:
Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Delta House Glasgow
Currently hybrid working
The work pattern is Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits. Click here to view the full range of NHS NSS Employee Benefits.
Inclusion
NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national board and, as an anchor institution, it is our ambition to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. We recognise that flexible working creates an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and feel confident about their ability to balance their personal and professional responsibilities. This is supported through Once for Scotland flexible working policies. NSS has made a long-term commitment to staff health and well-being and offers many learning and development opportunities to support and improve our approaches to diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace. There are a number of equality staff networks in place which all staff are welcome to join. We are also an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As an accredited Disability Confident Leader, it is the aim of NSS to offer a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service that supports applicants on their candidate journey. If you are interested in any reasonable adjustments, please contact the Recruitment Team on NSS.wfrs@nhs.scot
Further Information
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Lynn Cowan, Organisational Development and Learning Manager by phone on 07717 512985 or by email on Lynn.Cowan@nhs.scot
Closing date for completed applications is Monday 2nd February 2026
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies
