Job summary
Transformation Partners in Health & Care (TPHC) wishes to recruit a highly skilled and experienced Project Officer to join the London Co-Occurring Conditions programme.
The Co-Occurring Conditions programme was established in 2022 and is funded until March 2026 to drive forwards a broad programme to improve London's services and pathways for people experiencing homelessness with co-occurring mental health, neurodiversity and substance use issues. Further information can be found here: https://www.transformationpartners.nhs.uk/programmes/mental-health-transformation/the-pan-london-co-occurring-conditions-programme/
The relationship between mental health/trauma and substance use is well known. There is an extensive evidence base exists detailing the relationship and impact of these co-occurring conditions for people experiencing homelessness. Despite the high incidence of co-occurring mental health and substance use issues, people experiencing homelessness in London continue to encounter problems when trying to access support for their substance use and mental health needs.
Main duties of the job
As a Project Officer, you will work as part of a small dynamic team, working across the London Integrated Care System (ICS) health inclusion teams. The role will work closely with ICS inclusion health and mental health teams but will build positive and effective relationships with local authority, voluntary sector and community stakeholders, especially those working in substance use and homelessness. The role will also develop on pan-London pieces of work as part of the wider Co-Occurring Conditions team.
You will work in partnership with local stakeholders and Experts by Experience to develop protocols and pathways to improve outcomes for people with co-occurring conditions across the ICS region. The programme aims to ensure that there is no "wrong door" to support and treatment. You will be part of a team of four leads who will deliver a work programme set out by the Pan London rough sleeping drug and alcohol delivery group, driving strategic and operational change across London.
About us
We are looking for someone with experience of developing relationships with a breadth of stakeholders in London. We are particularly looking for someone with a good understanding and or experience of multiple disadvantage, notably co-occurring mental health, neurodiversity, substance use and homelessness/rough sleeping.
The role will have an office base at a central London location. You will be expected to travel across London for various meetings and project activities, as required. The role is directly line-managed by a Programme Manager, based within TPHC.
This role is a full time, fixed term position until March 2026. Appropriate internal applicants may be prioritised but we very much welcome applications from external applicants. It is also being advertised on a secondment (acting up) basis or as an assignment rotation opportunity. If applying on a secondment (acting up) basis, then the staff member will return to their substantive role at the end of the fixed term.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on this role, please refer to the attached job description. Please ensure that you pay careful attention to the essentials and desirables of the person specification when completing your supporting statement
You can also find more information on our website: https://www.transformationpartners.nhs.uk/programmes/homeless-health/the-pan-london-co-occurring-conditions-programme/
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on this role, please refer to the attached job description. Please ensure that you pay careful attention to the essentials and desirables of the person specification when completing your supporting statement
You can also find more information on our website: https://www.transformationpartners.nhs.uk/programmes/homeless-health/the-pan-london-co-occurring-conditions-programme/
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree level education or equivalent experience
- Further training and experience in project management and/or performance management and/or business process activity and/or experience of NHS change management processes
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Project management qualification or equivalent experience
- Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy in London and appreciate the implications of this
- Awareness of the roles of key NHS stakeholders including the Department of Health, NHS England London region and individual provider and commissioning organisations
Experience
Essential
- Significant project management experience including: * Project planning, reporting and risk management * Delivering projects within agreed timescales
Desirable
- Experience of working in a large organisation in a political environment engaging effectively with stakeholders
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills with the ability to persuade, influence and negotiate to achieve successful outcomes
- Ability to analyse, interpret and evaluate information and draw appropriate conclusions
- Independent thinker with strong problem -solving and sound judgement
- Minute taking skills required
Personal Qualities & Atributes
Essential
- Commitment to working together for patients, quality of care, Improving lives of all Londoners
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision, allocating work as necessary
- Professional calm and efficient manner
- Determination, perseverance, and resilience
- Flexibility, and the ability to handle a rapidly changing and ambiguous environment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including high level of expertise in MS Exce
Other
Essential
- The postholder will be required to work at various sites in the health and care economy. The postholder may need to work between sites during the working day which would require frequent use of transportation and mobility between sites carrying relevant resources (examples from the job summary approach)
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree level education or equivalent experience
- Further training and experience in project management and/or performance management and/or business process activity and/or experience of NHS change management processes
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Project management qualification or equivalent experience
- Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy in London and appreciate the implications of this
- Awareness of the roles of key NHS stakeholders including the Department of Health, NHS England London region and individual provider and commissioning organisations
Experience
Essential
- Significant project management experience including: * Project planning, reporting and risk management * Delivering projects within agreed timescales
Desirable
- Experience of working in a large organisation in a political environment engaging effectively with stakeholders
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills with the ability to persuade, influence and negotiate to achieve successful outcomes
- Ability to analyse, interpret and evaluate information and draw appropriate conclusions
- Independent thinker with strong problem -solving and sound judgement
- Minute taking skills required
Personal Qualities & Atributes
Essential
- Commitment to working together for patients, quality of care, Improving lives of all Londoners
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision, allocating work as necessary
- Professional calm and efficient manner
- Determination, perseverance, and resilience
- Flexibility, and the ability to handle a rapidly changing and ambiguous environment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including high level of expertise in MS Exce
Other
Essential
- The postholder will be required to work at various sites in the health and care economy. The postholder may need to work between sites during the working day which would require frequent use of transportation and mobility between sites carrying relevant resources (examples from the job summary approach)
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).
