Band 5 Project Support Officer
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and experienced Project Support Officer to join the AI & Digital Health Research and Policy Group. The group, focused on responsible innovation of AI health technologies, addresses four pillars including safety, effectiveness, equity and sustainability. We work in collaboration with health, academic, industry and policy institutions around the world, bringing diverse and interdisciplinary teams together to build best practices that can be translated internationally.
This role will contribute to and coordinate the administrative and patient/public-facing aspect of the
portfolio, alongside research and clinical colleagues as well as working across campus with the University of Birmingham.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will support the Research Portfolio Manager to provide a comprehensive and full ranging project support service to the AI and Digital Health Research and Policy Group working within Research, Development and Innovation. Working in conjunction with University of Birmingham colleagues, internal and external collaborators to provide an efficient service to our network. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a multi-faceted role with a diverse team.
The successful candidate will be expected to adapt to, plan and manage a range of complex duties including, but not limited to, event coordination, team meeting and diary management and the facilitation of Patient and Public Involvement work. The post holder will organise their own workload and that of others to meet deadlines and respond professionally to enquires both internally and externally to the organisation; this will require excellent communication, planning and organisational skills. It is essential that the post holder exercises initiative and judgement using acquired skills and knowledge, always maintaining confidentiality.
The candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate information to a wide range of staff groups including, patients and the public, academic researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers. The post holder is expected to prioritise their own workload and develop a good understanding of project management and related techniques.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Details
Date posted
06 June 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1082146PM
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer's website
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