Job summary
Hosted by North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust, the NW Skills Development Network is an innovative Learning and Development Network that supports NHS employees from across the North West working in Finance, Digital, Data, Technology and Procurement.
The NW Digital Skills Development (DSD) Network is supporting the roll-out and development of other regional Digital Skills Development Networks in England and an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Digital Skills Development Network Admin Support Officer who will support the National Digital Skills Development Lead by providing day-to-day admin support for the delivery and management of various projects, programmes and events.
The post holder, working with a highly motivated team constantly aiming to improve service delivery to external stakeholders, will need to have experience in providing a high quality, comprehensive and effective administrative support service which will support the delivery of a wide range of programmes on both a regional and national level.
The post holder's contractual base will be Halton Hospital, Runcorn but home-based working will be the norm with some travel required across the North West and Nationally.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the bespoke digital learning and development programme, including innovation and networking events, and engaging with external stakeholders and NHS organisations across the North West and nationally.
The post holder will also provide a high quality, comprehensive and effective administrative support service to the National Digital Skills Development Manager. This will include supporting the delivery of a wide range of programmes on both a regional and national basis.
About us
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and this job description may, therefore, be amended in consultation with the post holder.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and this job description may, therefore, be amended in consultation with the post holder.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a busy admin department / office
Desirable
- Experience of using social media to promote a business
- Experience of organising events/meeting with multiple stakeholders
- Experience of developing databases, including the manipulation of complex data streams
- Experience with publishing packages (e.g. Canva)
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to NVQ Level 4 in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience
Desirable
- Microsoft MOS qualification or equivalent
Skills, Kowledge & Competencies
Essential
- IT literate, including experience of using Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Advanced keyboard skills for use of computerised systems
- Excellent administration and business support skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate in a clear and articulate manner to staff at all levels
- Able to demonstrate integrity and discretion when working with confidential matters
- The ability to develop solutions to complex. multifaceted challenges
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent organisation skills and a self-starter who can work with little supervision
- Able to work to achieve agreed objectives whilst working within broad service policies
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a busy admin department / office
Desirable
- Experience of using social media to promote a business
- Experience of organising events/meeting with multiple stakeholders
- Experience of developing databases, including the manipulation of complex data streams
- Experience with publishing packages (e.g. Canva)
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to NVQ Level 4 in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience
Desirable
- Microsoft MOS qualification or equivalent
Skills, Kowledge & Competencies
Essential
- IT literate, including experience of using Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Advanced keyboard skills for use of computerised systems
- Excellent administration and business support skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate in a clear and articulate manner to staff at all levels
- Able to demonstrate integrity and discretion when working with confidential matters
- The ability to develop solutions to complex. multifaceted challenges
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent organisation skills and a self-starter who can work with little supervision
- Able to work to achieve agreed objectives whilst working within broad service policies
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust
Halton Hospital, Hospital Way
Runcorn
WA7 2DA
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
