Senior Project Support Officer

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for providing project management and co-ordination for a portfolio of projects/reporting aligned to the delivery of service strategies and developments.

The role provides this for both DAANA (Devon Adult Autism & ADHD Service) and DAAIT (Devon Adult Autism Interventions Team).

DAANA provides assessment to adults for Autism, and assessment and treatment for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Whilst DAAIT provides time limited intervention to autistic adults/those working with them in line with referral criteria

The post holder will be the first point of contact for a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation, including liaising with senior clinical and operational staff, Trust directors and senior managers.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have the following key areas of responsibility:

-To work as part of the DAANA/DAAIT services in conjunction with key leads, and other stakeholders, including those who use the services, to provide support in the delivery of significant developments, improvements and expansions within the adult neurodiversity services.

-To provide expertise and project management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of a range of systems and resources utilised by these services, supporting service to achieve key performance indicators.

-To design and implement ways of working that enables the leaders/managers to make better use of information, helping to streamline provision and use of information within decision making, in conjunction with local data analyst.

-Take responsibility for managing/leading projects or specified workstreams that support wider transformation within the services

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader Employer.

Date posted

09 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year agenda for change

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

C9369-23-0141

Job locations

Devon Autism & A D H D Service

Harrier Way

Sowton Industrial Estate

Exeter

EX2 7HU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A degree or equivalent level of education/relevant experience
Qualifications at GSCE level or equivalent in Maths and English Language

Desirable

ECDL qualification or RSA Grade II typing or equivalent
Project management qualification to post graduate level or equivalent level of training /experience

Experience

Essential

Working as an senior administrator
Producing complex electronic documentation using Microsoft Word and Excel
Analysing and interpreting data and information

Desirable

Working as a project co-ordinator or support office
Working in the NHS
Working in a project and programme management role

Knowledge

Essential

Co-ordinating and managing widely attended events and workshops.
I.T literate inc high level of knowledge and proficiency in using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Visio
Establishing and improving general administrative systems and processes
Excellent Communication Skills : Written and verbal
Knowledge and understanding of basic change management / service and process improvement and redesign / project management tools and techniques

Desirable

Awareness of Autism Spectrum Conditions, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and working in the NHS
Web page maintenance

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A degree or equivalent level of education/relevant experience
Qualifications at GSCE level or equivalent in Maths and English Language

Desirable

ECDL qualification or RSA Grade II typing or equivalent
Project management qualification to post graduate level or equivalent level of training /experience

Experience

Essential

Working as an senior administrator
Producing complex electronic documentation using Microsoft Word and Excel
Analysing and interpreting data and information

Desirable

Working as a project co-ordinator or support office
Working in the NHS
Working in a project and programme management role

Knowledge

Essential

Co-ordinating and managing widely attended events and workshops.
I.T literate inc high level of knowledge and proficiency in using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Visio
Establishing and improving general administrative systems and processes
Excellent Communication Skills : Written and verbal
Knowledge and understanding of basic change management / service and process improvement and redesign / project management tools and techniques

Desirable

Awareness of Autism Spectrum Conditions, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and working in the NHS
Web page maintenance

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.