Job summary
A key part of the GOSH Above and Beyond strategy is to create a new, world-leading Children's Cancer Centre - a unique resource for children with some of the most complex cancers. With wards, a cancer day care centre and critical care facility, the centre will provide holistic personalised and co-ordinated care for children with cancer. The facility will also include a theatres complex, highly specialised imaging equipment, a new hospital school and a main reception and welcome space for the whole hospital. GOSH NHS Trust and GOSH Charity are working together on this new development. It will take around three years to build and will replace the existing Frontage Building situated on the main hospital campus.The post holder will be responsible to support the provision and organisation of high-quality administrative services that enable the efficient running of the Children's Cancer Centre Project Management Office. The purpose of this post is to support the delivery of the new Cancer Centre and the service transformation required to maximise the benefits of this investment.
Main duties of the job
The role requires team working, minute taking, maintaining action and issue logs and coordinating project activities, in support of the wider Programme Management Office, Children's Cancer Centre teams and occasionally with other departments within the Trust, in support of the CCC Programme objectives.This post is an essential part of the Children's Cancer Centre Team, who work closely with all clinical and corporate teams within the Trust. We encourage you to find out more about these exciting roles and team. Please contact Eloise Ruttley or Will McCready, for an informal discussion - Eloise.Ruttley@gosh.nhs.uk / William.McCready@gosh.nhs.ukWe have one vacant Junior Children's Cancer Centre Project Officer role. The role is a 15-month fixed term position, band 4, full-time 37.5 hours per week.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Gosh Values
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive work place
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- GCSE grade A-C in English and Maths or Grade 4-9
Desirable
- Apprenticeship/NVQ level 3 in Administration or the equivalent practical experience
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working within a fast-paced admin environment for at least one year
- Experience of working as part of a team as well as autonomously
- Experience of working in the Customer Service
- Understanding of and commitment to the need for confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of project processes and related documentation/guidance
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Computer literacy skills - ability to use Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook
- Proven written skills, including good grammar and punctuation
- Proven ability to work as part of a team including clinical and non-clinical staff, maintaining excellent working relationships
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Ability to complete tasks that require concentration whilst dealing with interruptions
- Ability to accurately check and amend correspondence created by the department
- Ability to communicate with people from a diverse background with varying learning abilities
- Ability to maintain a professional attitude in a pressured environment
- Ability to work as a team player
- Able to make sound judgements, use own initiative and work with minimal day-to-day supervision
Desirable
- Experience with taking meeting minutes and action logs
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Gosh Values
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive work place
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- GCSE grade A-C in English and Maths or Grade 4-9
Desirable
- Apprenticeship/NVQ level 3 in Administration or the equivalent practical experience
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working within a fast-paced admin environment for at least one year
- Experience of working as part of a team as well as autonomously
- Experience of working in the Customer Service
- Understanding of and commitment to the need for confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of project processes and related documentation/guidance
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Computer literacy skills - ability to use Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook
- Proven written skills, including good grammar and punctuation
- Proven ability to work as part of a team including clinical and non-clinical staff, maintaining excellent working relationships
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Ability to complete tasks that require concentration whilst dealing with interruptions
- Ability to accurately check and amend correspondence created by the department
- Ability to communicate with people from a diverse background with varying learning abilities
- Ability to maintain a professional attitude in a pressured environment
- Ability to work as a team player
- Able to make sound judgements, use own initiative and work with minimal day-to-day supervision
Desirable
- Experience with taking meeting minutes and action logs
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).
