Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Widening Participation Activity Coordinator

The closing date is 06 February 2026

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a Widening Participation Activity Coordinator to support communication and engagement across the complex portfolios of Education predominately aligned to Widening Participation Portfolio.

Main duties of the job

Working alongside the Education Lead for Widening Participation and Head of Education the Widening Participation Activity Coordinator will lead on allocations & administration activity for all vocational learners external and internal to the Trust, including members of our communities, schools, further and higher education providers and overseas learners in addition to existing colleagues in line with local, regional and national guidance. The post holder will at times be required to work independently and use own initiative in managing workload to ensure all activities are supported, monitored and evaluated.

A requirement of the role will be to develop & maintain clear processes and systems to support the Vocational Education Team in maintaining their online presence by administering the team's extranet and website pages. This will include updating content as well as creating new pages with the help of relevant colleagues. Using a variety of communication methods such as social media, Microsoft teams, face-to-face events and virtual tours, the post holder will be responsible for making a sound judgment on the types of activities required to ensure suitable widening participation learning activities are sourced, capturing planned activities and showcasing these through social media and other platforms.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Details

Date posted

23 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-7726600

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Good knowledge of Vocational Education and Widening Participation processes/procedures
  • Evidence of delivering high standards & complex administration support
  • Evaluating and reviewing data systems and processes to improve functionality/improvement

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Level 4 Business Administration qualification or equivalent qualification or evidence of relevant experience or a willingness to complete the Level 4 Business Administrator Apprenticeship or equivalent

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to communicate at all levels.
  • Self-motivated and pro-active team player who can work autonomously.
  • Positive, reliable and flexible approach with practical problem/solving abilities.
Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Good knowledge of Vocational Education and Widening Participation processes/procedures
  • Evidence of delivering high standards & complex administration support
  • Evaluating and reviewing data systems and processes to improve functionality/improvement

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Level 4 Business Administration qualification or equivalent qualification or evidence of relevant experience or a willingness to complete the Level 4 Business Administrator Apprenticeship or equivalent

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to communicate at all levels.
  • Self-motivated and pro-active team player who can work autonomously.
  • Positive, reliable and flexible approach with practical problem/solving abilities.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Education Lead - Widening Participation

Katie Woodhouse

Katie.woodhouse1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

23 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-7726600

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)