SSTS Officer – Permanent
Join our NHS Shared Payroll Service and contribute to delivering efficient, accurate, and people‑focused payroll solutions across Scotland.
About the Organisation
Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSDS) is a national NHS Board that provides strategic and operational support to a range of health and social care organisations. PSDS Payroll Services offers a fully managed payroll service to nine health boards, supporting a pay bill in excess of £2.8 bn for around 90,000 employees.
The Post
PSDS Payroll Services is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals Payroll Assurance Scheme. The SSTS Officer will act as a local system expert for the Scottish Standard Time System (SSTS), providing first‑line support, training, and data analysis to NHS Boards.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the SSTS system and provide training, coaching and support to all SSTS users.
- Deliver first‑line support to NHS Boards using SSTS.
- Support and train users in the SSTS reporting system and Business Objects (BOXI).
- Maintain system data, analyse reports and advise Boards on best practices to maximise system benefits.
- Ensure all payroll processes comply with statutory legislation and NHS Terms and Conditions of Service.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions of Service.
- Experience working with SSTS, ePayroll and Business Objects is desirable.
- Good understanding of the General Data Protection Act.
- Strong team‑working and organisational skills.
Location and Working Pattern
Offices are located in Edinburgh, Kirkcaldy, Denny and Dumfries. This role offers hybrid working with 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday office hours and flexible timing. Applicants must live and remain residents of the UK.
Benefits
- Pension scheme
- Comprehensive work‑life balance policies
- Occupational health services
- Learning resource centres
- Discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits
Inclusion
PSDS is an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. Flexible working policies support employees’ work–life balance.
Further Information
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Vicki Cowe, SSTS System Manager at vicki.cowe@nhs.scot. Fair and balanced information about PSDS is also available at https://www.nss.nhs.scot/.
Closing date
Applications must be submitted by Tuesday 14th July 2026.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSDS) is an equal opportunities employer and guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for its vacancies.
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