Job summary
An existing opportunity has arisen for a Band 5Project Support Officer to work in the Lead Provider Collaborative (LPC) Commissioning Team. Our work covers the following Lead Provider Collaborative areas:
Level Up - (Tier 4) Specialised Mental Health Services for Young People in Cheshire and Merseyside
EmpowerED- Specialised Adult Eating Disorder (AED) services across the North West.
Helix - Specialised Inpatient Perinatal Mental Health Services in Cheshire and Merseyside
The appointed candidate will be passionate to improve specialised mental health services and they will support this work through the function of LPC Commissioning Team.
The appointed candidate will support the team by supporting delivery of the Commissioning Team's aims, objectives and commissioning intentions. They will provide a high standard of project support to the programme team which includes commissioners, project managers and senior clinicians.
Main duties of the job
1. Assist managers in planning, organising, and managing project activities to include, coordinating project schedules, resources, equipment, and information.
2. Work in line with protocols to ensure all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project.
3. Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports.
4. Develop and distribute project progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
5. Facilitate communication between project teams, stakeholders, and external vendors.
6. Identify project risks and issues, and provide recommendations for mitigation.
7. Assist in resolving project conflicts and issues promptly to minimise impact on project deliverables.
8. Ensure all project activities meet the organisation's quality standards and support with reviews to ensure compliance with established procedures.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.We also offer up to three weeks' induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field, research, project management.
- Proven ability of project management.
Desirable
- Masters degree ie MRes or equivalent research qualification.
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of specific area, acquired through degree/masters level or equivalent experience or training.
- High level of communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organisation.
- Proficiency in using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Able to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
Desirable
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
- High standard of report writing
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working on projects in the healthcare
- Able to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
- Able to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
- Able to recognise limits of own knowledge and competence.
- Experience in conducting data collection.
- Familiarity with project methodologies and protocols.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field, research, project management.
- Proven ability of project management.
Desirable
- Masters degree ie MRes or equivalent research qualification.
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of specific area, acquired through degree/masters level or equivalent experience or training.
- High level of communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organisation.
- Proficiency in using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Able to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
Desirable
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
- High standard of report writing
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working on projects in the healthcare
- Able to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
- Able to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
- Able to recognise limits of own knowledge and competence.
- Experience in conducting data collection.
- Familiarity with project methodologies and protocols.
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.
