NHS South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit
Participating in a structured development scheme, you will work within a specialist department in NHS South, Central and West, developing business and management skills, relationship-building and negotiating skills, as well as communication and analytical abilities through action-based learning. You will also develop some specialist skills depending on which area of the organisation you are placed in. Within your role, you may take responsibility (under supervision) for projects or work-streams, utilising your skills and experience to support the development and delivery of innovative, efficient and customer-focused services and products. As a development post, you will be expected to participate in formal and informal personal and professional development activities, with the aim of obtaining a specialist post at the end of the scheme.
Main duties of the job
* Support in the delivery of on time and on budget projects, through effective project management.
* Contribute to the financial delivery of the agreed portfolio ensuring it is delivered on time.
* Carry out timely and accurate information analysis and reporting on agreed topics. Present findings in an agreed manner.
* Develop and maintain databases required by job.
* Support implementation of project, service or initiative through timely and relevant information analysis, business, and administrative support, in accordance with the agreed priorities of the team.
* Participate in structured training and development as directed.
* Undertake opportunities for active and informal learning and development, through the delivery of work projects and initiatives.
* With support from a mentor and/or departmental managers, identify gaps in personal knowledge and skills, developing plans and seeking opportunities to narrow gaps.
* Undertake opportunities for networking and business orientation.
There is an essential requirement for onsite working at the office location all or most of the working time. Expenses will not be paid for travel to the assigned office base.
Job responsibilities
Please note: This vacancy will be open for two weeks for internal candidates only, until 20 December 2024. It will then be open to the public. Please see the timescales below:
* 20 December 2024 The role will open externally to the public.
* 31 January 2025 The role will close for shortlisting.
The team aim to complete shortlisting by the 14 February 2025.
Successful shortlisted applicants will be required to attend a telephone interview. The final interview stage will include a virtual assessment day in Spring 2025, with the scheme due to commence in September 2025.
Person Specification
Education
* Educated to degree level having achieved or being expected to achieve a lower second-class honours (2:2) degree
* GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent)
Values & Behaviours
* Aspirational
* Insightful
* Respectful
Knowledge & Experience
* Knowledge or experience of administrative procedures, project management, information analysis or people management
* Experience of working within a professional, customer focused role
Skills and Capabilities
* Skills for communication on complex and sensitive information and business matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills
* Analytical skills to pull together comprehensive reports, and data manipulation
* Strong Influencing, networking and relationship skills
* Highly effective organisational and planning skills
* Ability to work collaboratively, including in a matrix working model
* Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
* Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise
* Skills demonstrating an aptitude to creativity and innovation
* Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software including intermediate level Microsoft Excel and Word
* Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
* Resilience and the ability to receive and build on constructive feedback
* Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
* An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
* Used to working in a busy environment
* Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to cope with uncertainty and change. Professional calm and efficient.
* Commitment to continuing professional development
* The post holder will be required to work across multiple locations throughout the duration of their contract and as such, a full clean driving license and use of a car (or access to other suitable alternative transport) is essential
* Skills for supporting project management
* Skills for managing aspects of projects ensuring they meet targets
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
NHS South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit
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