Please note: there are two full-time roles available.
The successful post holders will join the NHS England Thames Valley and Wessex Primary Care School to provide project support for Training Hub and Primary Care School colleagues both within Thames Valley and Wessex and across the South East. The projects of work will enable the promotion, provision and management of multi-professional educational activities.
You will work with the Primary Care Team, supporting Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and Locality Training Hubs as well as GP practices and wider Primary Care. We are looking for someone who is solution-focused, enthusiastic and supportive.
You will communicate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, working across a complex system to achieve the expected outcomes of the workforce agenda.
This is a unique opportunity to meaningfully contribute to Primary Care, the training and education of our future workforce and to inspire interest in education.
The post-holder will be responsible for coordinating and delivering programmes of work as a member of the Primary Care School working with health and care stakeholders across defined localities, as well as with relevant regional and national colleagues if required.
You will develop effective, targeted work plans to include performance monitoring and establish accountability to ensure completion whilst adhering to set deadlines. You will work to deliver activity within budget and compile business cases to qualify expenditure. You will be responsible for fulfilling policies and procedures within the managed function.
The postholder will need knowledge of project principles and experience of business planning, budget monitoring and performance evaluation. You will also have line management responsibilities and have previously developed and managed a team.
NHS England has a Flexible Working Policy; there is an expectation that employees will be in the office environment for an average of 40% of their working week.
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:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• 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 theGovernment website.
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
• will be responsible for coordinating and delivering programmes of work
• ensure that a portfolio of tasks/projects is planned, managed and delivered effectively
• Provide project support for Training Hub and Primary Care School colleagues both within Thames Valley and Wessex and across the South East.
• Operate in a highly political and sensitive environment with strong project management and communication skills.
This advert closes on Thursday 16 Jan 2025