CHC Senior Project Support Officer
The ICB strives to be a supportive, caring employer and expects all colleagues to behave in a professional, inclusive and respectful manner and to demonstrate the values which underpin our vision for the population of Herefordshire and Worcestershire:
- Kindness
- Trust
- Honesty
- Fairness
- Respect
Job overview
NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Senior Project Support Officer
Band 5 (agenda for change)
Full Time, Permanent role
Based in Kirkham House
Interviews will be held at Kirkham House and will be face to face.
Please note that the vacancy may be closed early if we receive a high number of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply at your earliest convenience to ensure your application is considered.
H&W ICB do not offer visa sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a highly organised, personable & driven individual to provide comprehensive project, administrative and logistical support on a wide range of workstreams across the business and clinical functions. The post-holder will act as the single point of contact for the Heads of Service, offering high-level coordination to support in the efficient delivery of the service.The role requires a high degree of professionalism and will be confident liaising with a range of stakeholders across multiple levels.
The successful candidate will:
- Be highly motivated, flexible and multi-skilled with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work in a fast paced, modern organisation where priorities may change and adapt.
- Require a high degree of autonomy and initiative.
- Require a high degree of professionalism and reliability.
- Be a personable, approachable individual with the ability to build relationships.
- Be a strong communicator, able to work across multiple teams and shared work streams where necessary.
- Work efficiently to meet multiple deadlines
- Collate/report data appropriately and ensure robust processes are in place for a range of systems.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook and Access databases.
- Strong coordination skills & meeting/diary management.
Please note that the vacancy may be closed early if we receive a high number of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply at your earliest convenience to ensure your application is considered.
Working for our organisation
NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB is the NHS organisation responsible for planning, buying and monitoring health services for our population of over 800,000 people who live within a mix of urban and rurally dispersed communities, spanning two of the largest counties in England.
In return, we provide a supportive and collaborative environment where we work with our staff to provide opportunities for you to reach your full potential and to develop a rewarding career within an exciting and evolving environment. We aim to enable our employees to achieve a positive work-life balance through a blend of collaborative workplace attendance combined with regular home working. Joining our inclusive and innovative team comes with a range of attractive benefits including:
- Employee Assistance programmes and access to a wealth of on-line health and wellbeing support
- Competitive NHS Pension Scheme
- Comprehensive opportunities to learn new skills and to develop your career within a caring and inclusive environment
- Generous holiday entitlement, which increases in line with service. There is also the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
- Flexible working patterns to support individuals work-life balance.
If you are an enthusiastic, inclusive individual committed to supporting others then we could be the perfect organisation to help you flourish.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description for further details on the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience
- Project management qualification
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of Microsoft Excel using formulas to record, manipulate and present data
- Administrative experience and knowledge of processes, project management or information analysis
- Knowledge of project principles
- Knowledge of governance and assurance in public sector
- Diary & meeting coordination
- Futher personal development
- HR & Recruitment Management
Skills
Essential criteria- Demonstrate ability to prioritise effectively
- Excellent time management skills
- Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters
- Project management skills
- Microsoft Excel, Office 365 and Sharepoint experience
- Able to organise and prioritise own and others’ workloads to often changing and tight challenging deadlines
- Negotiating networking and persuasive skills
** Please Note **
In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated above in order to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.
Please note that candidates will be shortlisted against the criteria outlined within the Person Specification, therefore to avoid disappointment please ensure you meet the requirements of the role before applying and that you are able to demonstrate these requirements throughout your application form.
The salary range for this post is determined in line with the national Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Service. Please note that new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first paypoint of the relevant band.