Trainee Payroll Officer

Job Description

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.

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week; there will be no change in full time pay.

Payroll Officer / Trainee Payroll Officer – Annex 21 Paragraph 2 (ii) x 2 posts

Applications are invited from individuals who wish to pursue a career in payroll and who will enjoy working in a busy, professional environment within NHS Tayside’s Payroll Services Department based in MacKenzie Building, Ninewells Hospital.

In addition to a competitive salary, a flexible working hours policy, a pension scheme and a benefits package, we offer a comprehensive two year training programme that includes a professional qualification to equip you for your future in NHS payroll.

Hours of work are 37.00 per week.

The Payroll team are responsible for processing weekly and monthly pays to approximately 19,000 staff.

You will progress through a structured training programme. During this time you will be paid Trainee Payroll Officer Band 4 £24,308 in line with NHS Tayside’s commitment to pay the National Living Wage. You will also study toward the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) Payroll Technician Certificate. On successful completion of this training programme and qualification, you will be equipped to progressively manage a diverse workload to exacting deadlines and to progress your career in NHS payroll.

The Band 4 salary scale of £30,397 rising to a maximum of £33,063 will subsequently apply. From 1st April 2026 the salary will start at £31,537 rising to a maximum of £34,303.

Candidates who already hold the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) Payroll Technician Certificate and have recent relevant experience as a trained Payroll Officer within an NHS payroll team will automatically progress to the Band 4 salary scale.

Applicants should possess four or more qualifications at National 5 level or above (or equivalent), which must include Maths and English. A keen eye for attention to detail, high standards of accuracy, the ability to work to strict deadlines, good communication skills and teamwork are also key requirements of this post.

This post does not meet Home Office Guidelines for Sponsorship/Skilled Worker Visa.

Successful candidates will be required to achieve the mandatory induction standards for healthcare support workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Informal enquiries to: Sharon Deans, Payroll Team Leader, Ext 70272 or ; Claire Stewart, Payroll Team Leader, Ext 53925 or .

Closing date for applications 13th March 2026

Interviews 27th March 2026

Short listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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