Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join theUndergraduate Team at Russells Hall Hospital. The post holder's primaryresponsibilities will be the planning, organisation and administration of medicalstudent placements and medical student Objective Structured ClinicalExaminations (OSCEs). The successful candidate will possess excellentorganisational and administrative skills with an ability to communicateprofessionally with all levels of staff within the Trust, including students, patientsand consultants.
For more information please see: www.rguc.co.uk
Main duties of the job
The post holder's primary responsibilities will be planning, organisation andadministration of medical student placements and medical student ObjectiveStructured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs).
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4 or above)
- NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent qualification/experience
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- High level of organisation
- Good working knowledge of MS Office applications and IT and a willingness to embrace changes to digital technology
Desirable
- Knowledge of undergraduate medical education administration processes, policies and procedures
Experience Weighting (Essential or
Essential
- Good level of experience in administration
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience of working in an educational environment
- Experience of coordinating exams and assessments in an education setting
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Able to work collaboratively with other team members to ensure consistency in working practices across all areas of medical education administration
- Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people including Doctors, Nurses, colleagues and external visitors/healthcare professionals
- Able to communicate effectively over the phone, email and in person
Analytical & Judgement Skills Weighting
Essential
- Display confidence in own judgement but responds constructively to alternative ideas
- Good analytical skills to enable the identification and correction of errors
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Excellent time management skills and ability to adhere to strict deadlines whilst working in a challenging and busy office environment
- Ability to work using own initiative and re-prioritise work when necessary
- Excellent organisational skills & ability to manage own workload
- Flexible approach to work including covering absent work colleagues
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to manage and deliver to deadlines within resources
- Able to manage multiple tasks and determine priorities
Physical Skills Weighting
Essential
- Ability to work over both Educational Centres within the Trust
Desirable
- Ability to help re-organise room layouts ready for teaching sessions and exams by moving equipment and furniture
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4 or above)
- NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent qualification/experience
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- High level of organisation
- Good working knowledge of MS Office applications and IT and a willingness to embrace changes to digital technology
Desirable
- Knowledge of undergraduate medical education administration processes, policies and procedures
Experience Weighting (Essential or
Essential
- Good level of experience in administration
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience of working in an educational environment
- Experience of coordinating exams and assessments in an education setting
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Able to work collaboratively with other team members to ensure consistency in working practices across all areas of medical education administration
- Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people including Doctors, Nurses, colleagues and external visitors/healthcare professionals
- Able to communicate effectively over the phone, email and in person
Analytical & Judgement Skills Weighting
Essential
- Display confidence in own judgement but responds constructively to alternative ideas
- Good analytical skills to enable the identification and correction of errors
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Excellent time management skills and ability to adhere to strict deadlines whilst working in a challenging and busy office environment
- Ability to work using own initiative and re-prioritise work when necessary
- Excellent organisational skills & ability to manage own workload
- Flexible approach to work including covering absent work colleagues
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to manage and deliver to deadlines within resources
- Able to manage multiple tasks and determine priorities
Physical Skills Weighting
Essential
- Ability to work over both Educational Centres within the Trust
Desirable
- Ability to help re-organise room layouts ready for teaching sessions and exams by moving equipment and furniture
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
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.
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).
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.
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
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Undergraduate Centre, 2nd Floor North Wing
Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Road
Dudley, West Midlands
DY1 2HQ
Employer's website
https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
