Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Foundation Programme Co-ordinator

The closing date is 06 October 2025

Job summary

We require an enthusiastic person to work with the Medical Education Team in a busy department.

You will provide a pro-active service for Foundation Doctors in Training maintaining the portfolio management of the trainees, providing pastoral support, organising teaching days and the shadowing week.

Good interpersonal skills, the ability to multi-task, work to deadlines and attention to detail are essential; a flexible approach is required which includes working primarily at Basingstoke with occasional working at Winchester.

Main duties of the job

To be the first point of contact for all foundation doctors

Organise weekly teaching programmes for Foundation Year one & Foundation Year two doctors

Facilitate and organise the Simulation and ALS attendance for all Foundation doctors; ensuring that departments release trainees to attend, trainees are aware of the date they are booked to attend

Maintain detailed attendance records of teaching which contribute to the ARCP process for Foundation Doctors

To develop and maintain communications with stakeholders both internally and externally, ensuring that all communications are cascaded in a timely fashion to the Foundation Programme Director and Medical Education team

Placement and rotational planning for Foundation Doctors, including ensuring the Horus e-portfolio is kept up to date

Lead Administrator for the E-portfolio system for Foundation Doctors

Organise mid term reviews

Provide pastoral support to all foundation doctors

Liaise with NHS England Wessex Foundation School to ensure that the post-holder is fully up-to date with developments locally and nationally with Foundation Training.

Organisation of meetings for Educational & Clinical Supervisors

Co-ordinate the annual induction programme for Foundation year one trainees

Attend ARCPs at least once per year

About us

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Tackling Climate Change:Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, searchHHFT Climate Actionor contactclimateaction@hhft.nhs.uk.

Details

Date posted

19 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

251-CORP8662-FPC-A

Job locations

Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Foundation Programme Coordinator is responsible for managing all aspects of Foundation Training, working closely with the Foundation Programme Directors, Director of Medical Education, Medical Education Lead, Deputy Medical Education Lead and Wessex Foundation School to ensure the effective delivery and administration of the Foundation Programme, to the highest quality and standards, in line with the requirements of the GMC, NHSE, Wessex Foundation School and UK Foundation Programme (UKFPO).

The post holder is required to coordinate the clinical placements and allocation of the Educational and Clinical Supervisors to ensure trainees are able to meet the requirements of their curriculum. The post holder is required to monitor trainee progression to ensure compliance with the Foundation Programme. In addition, they will ensure that all Educational Supervisors are familiar with and support the delivery of the programme via the HORUS e-portfolio system.

The post holder will be required to represent the Foundation Programme Director and Medical Education Lead at internal and external Foundation meetings and in their absence communicate information to key stakeholders involved with Foundation Training. The post holder will provide a high level of support to the Medical Education Lead in the delivery of postgraduate Medical Education. The post holder will also organise and facilitate the weekly teaching programme, the annual Foundation Shadowing Programme and ARCP panel members.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Foundation Programme Coordinator is responsible for managing all aspects of Foundation Training, working closely with the Foundation Programme Directors, Director of Medical Education, Medical Education Lead, Deputy Medical Education Lead and Wessex Foundation School to ensure the effective delivery and administration of the Foundation Programme, to the highest quality and standards, in line with the requirements of the GMC, NHSE, Wessex Foundation School and UK Foundation Programme (UKFPO).

The post holder is required to coordinate the clinical placements and allocation of the Educational and Clinical Supervisors to ensure trainees are able to meet the requirements of their curriculum. The post holder is required to monitor trainee progression to ensure compliance with the Foundation Programme. In addition, they will ensure that all Educational Supervisors are familiar with and support the delivery of the programme via the HORUS e-portfolio system.

The post holder will be required to represent the Foundation Programme Director and Medical Education Lead at internal and external Foundation meetings and in their absence communicate information to key stakeholders involved with Foundation Training. The post holder will provide a high level of support to the Medical Education Lead in the delivery of postgraduate Medical Education. The post holder will also organise and facilitate the weekly teaching programme, the annual Foundation Shadowing Programme and ARCP panel members.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GSCE's grade 5 or above (or equivalent) to include Maths & English
  • A level / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an administrative / business related topic (or equivalent experience)

Desirable

  • Evidence of continued development
  • GCSE grade 5 or above in IT

Experience

Essential

  • Work experience in administration in the NHS, health care or education sector
  • Proficient in Microsoft office - Word, Excel PowerPoint, Outlook and TEAMS packages
  • Ability to communicate both, written and verbal, with relevant staff groups
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Experience of liaising with staff at all levels
  • Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
  • Excellent organisational skills including programmes and events

Desirable

  • Relevant previous experience of either Undergraduate or Postgraduate Medical Education
  • Experience in Medical Staffing/Education or a similar environment
  • Experience of organizing Educational Events

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions for Medical and Dental
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GSCE's grade 5 or above (or equivalent) to include Maths & English
  • A level / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an administrative / business related topic (or equivalent experience)

Desirable

  • Evidence of continued development
  • GCSE grade 5 or above in IT

Experience

Essential

  • Work experience in administration in the NHS, health care or education sector
  • Proficient in Microsoft office - Word, Excel PowerPoint, Outlook and TEAMS packages
  • Ability to communicate both, written and verbal, with relevant staff groups
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Experience of liaising with staff at all levels
  • Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
  • Excellent organisational skills including programmes and events

Desirable

  • Relevant previous experience of either Undergraduate or Postgraduate Medical Education
  • Experience in Medical Staffing/Education or a similar environment
  • Experience of organizing Educational Events

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions for Medical and Dental

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA


Employer's website

https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA


Employer's website

https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Education Lead

Karen McCarthy

karen.mccarthy2@hhft.nhs.uk

07584270325

Details

Date posted

19 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

251-CORP8662-FPC-A

Job locations

Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA


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