Main area: Project Management
Grade: Band 5
Contract: Fixed term: 3 months (up until 31st March 2025)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (flexible working and part time hours will be considered)
Job ref: 263-SS24-092-MG
Employer: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: St Nicholas Hospital
Town: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 24/11/2024 23:59
Interview date: 02/12/2024
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time band 5 Project Co-ordinator to work into the AHPs, Psychological Services & Social Work Directorate. This is a fixed term and/or secondment position until March 2025.
The Project Coordinator will provide administrative, programme and project support to the Director and Deputy Directors of AHPs & Psychological Services relating to projects funded within the AHPs, Psychological Services & Social Work Directorate.
We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic individual who is keen to develop their skills as a Project Coordinator. You will need to be organised, adaptable and resilient to manage the different aspects of this role. Previous experience working in this type of role will be beneficial but not essential.
Main duties of the job
You will manage the day-to-day operational tasks of the various projects in conjunction with project team members responsible for each project. This will include updating project plans, drafting highlight reports and supporting communication and engagement as required.
You will organise, be involved in the facilitation and support of improvement events and project delivery activities in liaison with more senior colleagues, and effective communication with a wide range of stakeholders.
You will be confident to provide efficient and clear communication with a range of staff groups and services across the region.
You will ensure the effective and efficient co-ordination of all project activities under the direction of the Project Leads. You will keep project documentation up to date, organise and minute meetings, progress and monitor actions and write and update progress reports.
You will have excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills with the ability to work well as part of a team, as well as using your own initiative to prioritise and complete tasks and work requests.
You will possess excellent and up to date IT and administration skills and be able to demonstrate good attention to detail and accuracy in your work. You will monitor project budgets and link in with finance colleagues re project expenditure and financial disbursements.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
* PRINCE2, project management, (or equivalent experience) and change management.
Knowledge and Experience
* Knowledge of information systems. Computer literate, proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
* Knowledge of Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Visio and Adobe Acrobat.
* Experience of working in a service improvement role
* Experience/skills in project management/support approaches
Skills and Competencies
* Computer literate, with knowledge and skills in using relevant systems and advanced keyboard skills
* Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills
* Ability to write clear concise reports, letters, minutes and documents using a good standard of English
* Ability to balance priorities and progress multiple tasks
* Proven ability to work and complete tasks independently and forge long-term working partnerships
* Change management and project management skills
Role Specific
* Must have diplomacy and ability to gain trust and build rapport with individuals and organisations.
* Must be reliable in their work commitments and flexible and professional in their approach.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines including being self-motivated and organising workload.
* High focus on customer service and user requirements and reliable in their work commitments
Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.
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For more information regarding this role please contact:
Shelley Miller, AHP Operations Manager (Dietetics and SALT) at [emailprotected] or on 07917 107 286
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