Technical Lead
At a glance
- Band
- Band 8
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Fixed Term, Time
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 05/10/2026
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Role summary
PSD Scotland is seeking a Technical Lead for its National Digital Platform Development workstream. This role involves leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver cutting-edge technology solutions for health and care services. The successful candidate will drive technical excellence, define application design patterns, and ensure the development of high-quality, robust, and scalable web applications. This position requires leadership in areas such as cloud architecture, security, and test-driven development, contributing to impactful technology services for professionals and the public.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 8 at £53,755 – £60,504 a year, across England.
This advert: £76,888 – £82,251 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
260492
Salary:
Band 8B (£76,888 - £82,251)
Job closing date:
05/10/2026
Job Type:
Administrative Services
Location:
Flexible Location
Employment type:
Fixed-term or Secondment
Hours Per Week:
36 hours per week
Job posted date:
22/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
Public Services Delivery Scotland
Department:
Development (NES Technology Service)
Job Advert
On 1 April 2026, NSS and NES became one national organisation, focused on continuity today and a stronger, more connected service for tomorrow.
As part of this transformation, NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) and NHS Education for Scotland (NES) have joined to form a new organisation: Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland). This new organisation will play a pivotal role in supporting the renewal and ensuring the long-term sustainability of health and care services across Scotland.
Flexible Location: PSD Scotland is a remote-friendly employer with staff based throughout Scotland. We support office-based and hybrid working arrangements. We welcome conversations about alternative working patterns—please get in touch during the application process to discuss.
Quarterly travel to Edinburgh or Glasgow required
Work Pattern: Fixed Term, Time, 36 hours hours per week
Fixed-term or Secondment until 31st March 2028**
**For N
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