Job summary
We are excited to be advertising for a Band 5 Project Support Officer with a range of skills and experience to join us in Children and Family Health Devon on a fixed term/secondment basis for 6 months. This role aligns to our service delivery strategy and will involve providing project support to the variety of service development projects and QI activities.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a team to support the planning, monitoring and tracking of project delivery within CFHD portfolio of responsibility and update all relevant documentation
Provide wide ranging project support to the team, for example, project, meeting action notes, update project plans, proactively circulate and chase actions and information, send out communications
Manage document systems on behalf of the teams and where appropriate, set up new systems of managing documents and project processes
Where appropriate and required, be involved in managing small projects or work steams within programmes or projects as directed by the Project Manager
Co-ordinate and provide routine and ad hoc reports, either written or data analysis extracted from information systems as and when required
Lead the planning and delivery of complex efficient meeting schedules, ensuring that key meetings have appropriate reports provided by key project leads and or members of the Directorate. Collate and circulate all project information in advance of each key meeting as and when appropriate
Co-ordinate and manage meetings as and when required. This includes taking minutes and action notes, distributing minutes and papers, arranging schedules of meetings and booking venues, organising presentations and occasionally, ordering catering and refreshments
Requirement to travel across Devon to other sites, some work may be required outside of standard of working hours e.g. events support
About us
At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and young people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
Our children and young people say
We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.
Who we are
We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Devon Partnership Trust. We are a group of professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and many other professions.
Join us in beautiful Devon
With access to moors, sea and cities, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy Devon. Whether you enjoy spending time in the cultural hub of Exeter, exploring the Jurassic coastline or discovering the world surfing reserve in North Devon there really is something for everyone.
Details
Date posted
22 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9369-25-0410
Job locations
Children & Family Health Devon
Bittern Road
Sowton Industrial Estate
Exeter
EX2 7FW
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Children & Family Health Devon
Bittern Road
Sowton Industrial Estate
Exeter
EX2 7FW
Employer's website
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