The Trust is looking to recruit an Associate Director to work within the Project Team dedicated to the Lampard Inquiry.
The post holder will report directly to the Project Director, working alongside the current Associate Director, be responsible for ensuring the high standard, consistent and effective delivery of information, disclosure and support. The post holder will have line management responsibility for members of the Project Team.
The post holder will be based in south Essex but may be required to undertake regular Journeys across Trust sites for meetings and also work flexible hours in order to meet the demands and deadlines required. The post holder will be able to ‘work smart’ (from home or at any Trust facility).
The post can be accepted on a fixed term / secondment basis.
Some evening and weekend working will be required during high volume periods.
The post holder will assist the Project Director to lead a team to liaise and support the secretariat and Chair of the Lampard Inquiry. The Associate Director supported by the Project Team will ensure that all requests from the Inquiry Team are processed efficiently and effectively.
There is likely to be considerable stakeholder management associated with this initial programme including internal, external as well as potential media interest.
The post holder will operate independently, directing and overseeing the department, interpreting organisational policies, ensuring adherence by others within the Trust and challenges non-compliance.
The post holder will frequently deal with highly distressing or emotional circumstances, relating to medical records, complaints, serious incidents and inquests, and will be required to support the conveying of unwelcome news/outcomes and lessons learned within the public arena.
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details on the main responsibilities and essential person specification criteria for this post.
This advert closes on Sunday 20 Apr 2025