Job summary Are you a highly motivated individual who enjoys a challenge? Would you enjoy working in a busy and dynamic team responsible for the education and training of junior doctors and medical students for County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust? This is an excellent opportunity to use your proven administrative and organisational skills to enable the education and training of medical students and junior medical staff. You will need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to establish strong working relationships with colleagues, Resident Doctors, medical professionals and other NHS staff to provide support and advice to all students and Doctors in Training, as well as producing high quality training programmes in conjunction with the clinical teaching team. Main duties of the job To co-ordinate and implement high quality administration processes across the Trust in accordance with agreed priorities, which ensure the delivery of Foundation and Specialty Training Programmes, in order to support trainees and trainers in the delivery of education and training, to support the terms of the Resident Doctor Contract (2016). To support the work of the Guardian of Safe Working, Tutors and Trainers associated with the delivery of the Resident Doctor Contract (2016) and the management of associated committees and their administration, quality assurance developments, primary care meetings and the local Resident Doctors Forum. About us If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number C9439-2425-1331 Job locations Bishop Auckland General Hospital Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6AD Job description Job responsibilities Work with the Medical Education Team and senior stakeholders to ensure that electronic rotas are available for all Doctors in Training in Care Groups linked to their Curricular and training requirements. Manage the administration processes linked to the monthly KPIs programme for compliant rotas, including the delivery of training, quality assurance, allocation of resources and committee support for the delivery of high quality, safe medical education in clinical areas, for all doctors in training. Cover the geographical area overseen by the Medical Education Department that is, County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust and to develop appropriate links working in partnership with Newcastle Medical School, Health Education England North East (HEE NE), Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust and local general practitioners. Required to travel to all Trust sites. Job description Job responsibilities Work with the Medical Education Team and senior stakeholders to ensure that electronic rotas are available for all Doctors in Training in Care Groups linked to their Curricular and training requirements. Manage the administration processes linked to the monthly KPIs programme for compliant rotas, including the delivery of training, quality assurance, allocation of resources and committee support for the delivery of high quality, safe medical education in clinical areas, for all doctors in training. Cover the geographical area overseen by the Medical Education Department that is, County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust and to develop appropriate links working in partnership with Newcastle Medical School, Health Education England North East (HEE NE), Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust and local general practitioners. Required to travel to all Trust sites. Person Specification Special Skills and Knowledge Essential Understanding of NHS organisation and services and relevant government related NHS Guidance, Strategies and Targets. Excellent IT skills including good working knowledge of full Microsoft Office Suite and Windows Operating Systems. Excellent administrative ability. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including verbal, written and telephone and the ability to present a positive and professional image at all times while understanding the need for diplomacy and tact. Ability to work autonomously and manage own workload; work on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to maintain complete confidentiality and discretion. Ability to take minutes at high level meetings and monitor action plans and other key deadlines. Adaptable, determined, self-motivated and enthusiastic with competence in dealing with situations involving other people. Good organisational skills to meet demanding delivery schedules and provide support to trust staff. Desirable Knowledge of the Junior Doctors Terms & Conditions of Service. Qualifications Essential Minimum 5 GCSE at grades A to C (English Language Essential) or equivalent qualification, or equivalent knowledge gained through work experience Desirable Certificate in HR Practice (or be working towards) or similar qualification which demonstrates high level of administrative ability. NVQ Level 4 or Diploma or equivalent or equivalent knowledge gained through relevant work experience Special Requirements Essential Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post. Experience Essential Experience in co-ordinating delivery of learning and development programmes within a public sector organisation, preferably NHS. Proven track record of designing and delivering learning and development initiatives, including the production of supporting learning materials. Experience and understanding of the role of key stakeholders throughout the Region e.g. Medical Schools, Universities, Health Education England. Desirable Experience of managing multiple diaries, setting up meetings, organizing schedules Senior staff. Experience of working with relevant electronic information/Support systems. i.e. Trainee Information System, Electronic rota systems Special Requirements Essential Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post. Person Specification Special Skills and Knowledge Essential Understanding of NHS organisation and services and relevant government related NHS Guidance, Strategies and Targets. Excellent IT skills including good working knowledge of full Microsoft Office Suite and Windows Operating Systems. Excellent administrative ability. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including verbal, written and telephone and the ability to present a positive and professional image at all times while understanding the need for diplomacy and tact. Ability to work autonomously and manage own workload; work on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to maintain complete confidentiality and discretion. Ability to take minutes at high level meetings and monitor action plans and other key deadlines. Adaptable, determined, self-motivated and enthusiastic with competence in dealing with situations involving other people. Good organisational skills to meet demanding delivery schedules and provide support to trust staff. Desirable Knowledge of the Junior Doctors Terms & Conditions of Service. Qualifications Essential Minimum 5 GCSE at grades A to C (English Language Essential) or equivalent qualification, or equivalent knowledge gained through work experience Desirable Certificate in HR Practice (or be working towards) or similar qualification which demonstrates high level of administrative ability. NVQ Level 4 or Diploma or equivalent or equivalent knowledge gained through relevant work experience Special Requirements Essential Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post. Experience Essential Experience in co-ordinating delivery of learning and development programmes within a public sector organisation, preferably NHS. Proven track record of designing and delivering learning and development initiatives, including the production of supporting learning materials. Experience and understanding of the role of key stakeholders throughout the Region e.g. Medical Schools, Universities, Health Education England. Desirable Experience of managing multiple diaries, setting up meetings, organizing schedules Senior staff. Experience of working with relevant electronic information/Support systems. i.e. Trainee Information System, Electronic rota systems Special Requirements Essential Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post. Employer details Employer name County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address Bishop Auckland General Hospital Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6AD Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)