Would you like to join a friendly and dynamic team that supports the delivery of medical education for the healthcare workforce?
We are seeking a Support & Development Coordinator to provide a broad range of business and administrative support to the Professional Development Unit within the Workforce, Training and Education (WT&E) directorate working across the South East, and based at our office in Explorer House, Southampton.
We need a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual, with excellent administrative and organisational skills, to join a team that provides courses and other educational support to resident doctors and those who support them through their training.
The postholder is responsible for administrative and coordinating tasks associated with planning and implementing learning events held on site and at external venues, as well as responding to queries about funding and entitlements. Tasks will include:
• dealing with a range of mailbox queries
• involvement in event planning, securing venues and trainers/facilitators
• using an online course booking system
• advertising
• processing expenses
• updating webpage content
All activity is undertaken within the context of pursuit of the highest quality of training, whilst also maximising value for money.
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.
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Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on theGovernment website.
The successful candidate will be part of a small team, also able to work independently and using their initiative. They will be IT literate with a strong grasp of Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and MS Teams. They will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external. In addition, they must have excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work.
You can find further details about the job in the attached Job Description.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
This advert closes on Monday 6 Jan 2025