Job summary
Do you want to join a friendly and dynamic team that supports the delivery of medical and dental education for the healthcare workforce?
We're seeking an Education Programme Officer to provide a broad range of business and administrative support to the medical and dental workforce, training and education (WT&E) team across the South West.
The post-holder will be a key member of the team whose overarching goal will be to enable the delivery of an exciting workforce programme. The role will primarily support the medical and dental training programmes, an exciting time to be involved in the changes that are happening in medical education nationally.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work with the Education Programme Lead in the relevant local office to support the operational delivery of medical and dental education programmes across the South West.
Working closely with the Education Programme Lead you will build strong relationships with key stakeholders inside and outside the organisation.
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
1. Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
2. Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
3. Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
4. Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
5. Delivering value for money.
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Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external. In addition, they must possess excellent organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workload and multi-task a variety of demands on their time.
You can find further details about the job, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Please note that the base can be flexible within the South West geography (Bristol, Plymouth or Taunton).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
6. Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
7. Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
8. Understanding of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
9. Experience of working in a Healthcare environment
10. An understanding of the 'Gold Guide' guidance for the management of postgraduate training programmes
11. An understanding of, and experience of, managing and delivering postgraduate training programmes in medicine, and/or dentistry at Foundation and/or higher level
12. An understanding of the assessment processes for doctors and dentists in postgraduate training
Desirable
13. An understanding of the GMC registration process for Foundation doctors
Skills and Capbilities
Essential
14. Ability to prepare and produce concise communications for dissemination to a broad range of stakeholders including senior stakeholders as required, requiring developed interpersonal oral and written communication skills
15. Ability to work to high standards with accuracy and paying attention to detail
16. Ability to provide information for draft reports, data and letters, sourcing relevant information as required
Values and Behaviours
Essential
17. Promotes equality of opportunity and good working relations (providing practical leadership)