Job summary
We are excited to welcome applications for the role of Medical Education Administrator (MEA) within the Medical Education Department at East London NHS Foundation Trust, based in Luton and Bedfordshire.
You will be an enthusiastic and organised individual who has experience in carrying out a range of administrative duties including project support, preferably within an NHS setting but with a knowledge of developments in Medical Education in the NHS.
As well as having the required qualifications, skills and experience, you will need to be dynamic, flexible and able to work as part of a multi-site team and most importantly, to reflect our Trust values. The Medical Education Team are very keen to further develop and raise the profile of Medical Education and we see this role as key to underpinning this aim.
Main duties of the job
- To proactively support the wider Medical Education Team in achieving positive outcomes to the education, development and experience of Physician Associates, Trainee Doctors and Medical Students.
- In particular be the main point of contact and support for the development of Physician Associates in the Trust.
- This will include administrative support to the Medical Education Coordinator, Associate Director of Medical Education, Medical Education Manager and Physician Associate Ambassador
- To act as a point of contact for medical trainees and students ensuring any issues they raise are escalated and monitored and that pastoral support can be easily accessed.
- To work collaboratively with educators and department managers to create a high-quality learning environment and culture whilst delivering against the department's strategic objectives.
- To participate in providing assurance that statutory and mandatory requirements are met and in line with Health Education England (HEE) and the General Medical Council (GMC) frameworks.
- The job includes administrative and facilitation tasks, including organising meetings, minute taking and monitoring action plans.
- cademic programme.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust is supportive of flexible working and working from home options can be negotiated with this MEA role, however, applications must be submitted on the understanding weekly attendance on site is required as needed and there will also be travel to London required to support the Physician Associate academic programme as part of this role - based on the current PA programme in place we expect this to be once monthly, with travel expenses reimbursed.
We are therefore looking for applicants who can bring initiative, enthusiasm and resourcefulness. You will have the opportunity to participate in shaping and embedding a strong educational framework within the Trust by providing consistent and timely support to our Physician Associates programme, Trainee Doctors and Medical Students. In return we also offer developmental opportunities and further training as agreed during setting appraisal objectives. We also fully support applications from those with lived experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust is supportive of flexible working and working from home options can be negotiated with this MEA role, however, applications must be submitted on the understanding weekly attendance on site is required as needed and there will also be travel to London required to support the Physician Associate academic programme as part of this role - based on the current PA programme in place we expect this to be once monthly, with travel expenses reimbursed.
We are therefore looking for applicants who can bring initiative, enthusiasm and resourcefulness. You will have the opportunity to participate in shaping and embedding a strong educational framework within the Trust by providing consistent and timely support to our Physician Associates programme, Trainee Doctors and Medical Students. In return we also offer developmental opportunities and further training as agreed during setting appraisal objectives. We also fully support applications from those with lived experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to NVQ3 standard or equivalent experience
- English and maths GCSEs, or equivalent
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Word processing skills (Word) and attention to detail and accuracy, in maintaining databases and producing reports (Excel)
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing relevantly, courteously and diplomatically at all levels of the organisation, externally and with visitors to the department (Outlook/email and face-to-face)
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Organisational and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations
Knowledge
Essential
- Developments in Medical Education in the NHS
Desirable
- Undergraduate and Post Graduate Medical Training
Experience
Essential
- Recent administration experience including delivering a customer focused service
- Experience of meeting deadlines and agreed standards
- Data input and analysis including dealing with confidential data
Desirable
- Event co-ordination i.e. meetings, conferences, etc
- Previous NHS (Medical Education) experience
- Updating webpages
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to NVQ3 standard or equivalent experience
- English and maths GCSEs, or equivalent
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Word processing skills (Word) and attention to detail and accuracy, in maintaining databases and producing reports (Excel)
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing relevantly, courteously and diplomatically at all levels of the organisation, externally and with visitors to the department (Outlook/email and face-to-face)
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Organisational and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations
Knowledge
Essential
- Developments in Medical Education in the NHS
Desirable
- Undergraduate and Post Graduate Medical Training
Experience
Essential
- Recent administration experience including delivering a customer focused service
- Experience of meeting deadlines and agreed standards
- Data input and analysis including dealing with confidential data
Desirable
- Event co-ordination i.e. meetings, conferences, etc
- Previous NHS (Medical Education) experience
- Updating webpages
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).
