South West Genomic Medicine Service Alliance Programme Administrator
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and self-reliant individual to join our project management team, providing high level administrative support to the PMO and supporting the smooth functioning of the Genomic Medicine Service in the South West Region.
The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills, being able to engage with people of different experience and backgrounds, individually and in groups, both orally and in writing. You will support our senior leadership team with a wide range of administrative functions including diary management, minute taking and managing sensitive material. You will have the ability to empathise with people and their experience as service users of genomic medicine. You will be able to apply this thinking to support the Project Management Office in the production of patient facing materials and other communication tools including staff presentations. You will also act as the primary liaison for public members supporting their meaningful involvement in local GMS and wider/national activity.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
This role will require versatility and the ability to meet deadlines and manage change on a daily basis in order to meet the needs of this dynamic and fast growing area of medicine. Support and training is provided by the SWGMSA Project Management Office team.
The post will be based in Exeter at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and can accommodate a combination of office and remote working if preferable. While an Exeter based role, the post holder will be required to support team members within the genomic medicine service who may be based at other sites and in other healthcare related organisations. As part of a regional organisation, the post holder will be required to travel to partner sites within the South West as required.
The South West Genomic Medicine Service Alliance (SW GMSA) works with partners across the South West Healthcare services to ensure the successful delivery of NHS Englands national genomic strategy. Working in partnership, we work to ensure equity of access to appropriate genetic testing for patients and their families and to ensure the delivery of a patient centred, high-quality and innovation driven genomic medicine service.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Fridays office Hours
Interview Date: Tuesday 29th October 2024
For further information please contact: Ana Gardiner-Juett, Programme Manager, on ana.juett@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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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.
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