Primary Care Programme Co-Ordinator
Our Organisation
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Job overview
Please note: there are two full-time roles available.
The successful post holders will join the NHS England Thames Valley and Wessex Primary Care School to provide project support for Training Hub and Primary Care School colleagues both within Thames Valley and Wessex and across the South East.The projects of work will enable the promotion, provision and management of multi-professional educational activities.
You will work with the Primary Care Team, supporting Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and Locality Training Hubs as well as GP practices and wider Primary Care. We are looking for someone who is solution-focused, enthusiastic and supportive.
You will communicate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, working across a complex system to achieve the expected outcomes of the workforce agenda.
This is a unique opportunity to meaningfully contribute to Primary Care, the training and education of our future workforce and to inspire interest in education.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible for coordinating and delivering programmes of work as a member of the Primary Care School working with health and care stakeholders across defined localities, as well as with relevant regional and national colleagues if required.
You will develop effective, targeted work plans to include performance monitoring and establish accountability to ensure completion whilst adhering to set deadlines. You will work to deliver activity within budget and compile business cases to qualify expenditure.You will be responsible for fulfilling policies and procedures within the managed function.
The postholder will need knowledge of project principles and experience of business planning, budget monitoring and performance evaluation. You will also have line management responsibilities and have previously developed and managed a team.
NHS England has a Flexible Working Policy; there is an expectation that employees will be in the office environment for an average of 40% of their working week.
Working for our organisation
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.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.
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 the Government website.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.- will be responsible for coordinating and delivering programmes of work
- ensure that a portfolio of tasks/projects is planned, managed and delivered effectively
- Provide project support for Training Hub and Primary Care School colleagues both within Thames Valley and Wessex and across the South East.
- Operate in a highly political and sensitive environment with strong project management and communication skills.
Person specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria- Ability to establish, communicate and maintain effective working relationships in a confident manner with colleagues, partners and stakeholders at all levels across the SE
- Demonstrate capability to present, be diligent and explain highly complex, or sensitive information to large groups or differing stakeholder groups where challenge or resistance may exist e.g. formal presentations, representation at formal meetings
- Ability to collate complex qualitative and quantitative information and produce meaningful analysis of information to support decision making. Includes drafting reports and other documents as required for senior managers and stakeholders in the organisation and beyond
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria- Educated to post graduate level or equivalent level of knowledge of working at a similar level in specialist area
- Completed or studying for a recognised project management qualification, e.g. PRINCE2
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria- Experience of managing a team and achieving objectives by working with others not under direct line management control
- Experience of line managing and developing team members
- Knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools
- Knowledge of working with GP practices and partner organisations across the health and care system
- Knowledge of the structure and organisation of the healthcare education and training sector (for example, the delivery of courses and student placements) the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders and the mechanics for workforce planning
Behaviours and Values
Essential criteria- Maintain the highest standards of integrity in all interactions being aware of the impact of own behaviour on others
- ommitment to the promotion of equality and diversity in the workforce by operating in accordance with NHS England policy, good practice and support of the equalities agenda
Our commitments to you
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes.We strive to ensure our people feel trusted, valued and empowered. We’re passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow and excel, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that. We welcome your talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
We have policies and procedures to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro-divergent.
We welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you meet all the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK under the Skilled Worker route are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
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