Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Programme Co-Ordinator (Band 4)

The closing date is 14 December 2025

Job summary

This is a very exciting opportunity for an experienced Programme Co-ordinator to support the development, implementation, continuous monitoring and improvement of the Active Together Programme.

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust are working collaboratively with Yorkshire Cancer Research and Sheffield Hallam University to implement the Active Together model to individuals diagnosed with cancer across Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven.

The Active Together programme will run alongside the existing diagnostic and treatment pathways to ensure patients are optimally prepared for treatment and beyond. It aims to maximise resilience to treatment, improve longer term health, minimise side effects and empower patients to be partners in their healthcare. Patients will receive individual assessments and be triaged into a support pathway suitable to their needs.

We are a small and friendly team based at Skipton Hospital which includes Physiotherapists, a Dietitian, and a Psychologist.

Please note this advert might close early due to a high number of applicants.

Main duties of the job

As programme co-ordinator you will support the Therapy manager in developing and delivering the service with key stakeholders across Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven with main responsibilities for the data collection and reporting.

The role also involves the smooth running of the appointment system and communicating effectively with team members and patients either face to face or via the telephone. The often requires skills of tact and persuasion and adopting a flexible patient centred approach at all times.

The post holder will also have a responsibility for the programme data collection and data reports, working closely with the Active Together team, Sheffield Hallam University and Yorkshire Cancer Research to ensure the project data is reported in line with the project outcomes. The role requires knowledge and experience of developing and delivering project marketing plans and working with partners to engage and promote the service.

Assisting in the production of project reports for all relevant project partners

Processing and collating the Active Together date from NHS systems and key stakeholder systems delivering the programme.

Handle sensitive queries in writing, email, by telephone or in person from colleagues, patients, Trust employees and other health related organisations in an effective, sensitive manner as a representative of the Trust, to reflect a positive corporate image.

About us

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

Cycle to Work
Travel Scheme
Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
Onsite Nursery
Buying and Selling Annual Leave
Car Leasing
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Health and Wellbeing
Extensive Reward Scheme
Counselling Service
Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

Committed to Quality of Care
Compassion
Working together for patients
Improving Lives
Everyone Counts
Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

Date posted

27 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

423-6962144

Job locations

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Skipton Hospital, Keighley road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2RJ

Keighley road

Skipton

BD23 2RJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more information. We welcome applicants to contact our team to discuss the role in more detail.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more information. We welcome applicants to contact our team to discuss the role in more detail.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant qualification in Business Administration eg NVQ3 or equivalent level of knowledge/experience
Relevant qualification or expert competence in use of IT systems such as Microsoft office, eg ECDL/OCR.

Desirable

Project management qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience of providing high quality administrative and secretarial support
Previous experience of interaction with patients and their representatives.

Desirable

Experience of project management/ service improvement
Experience in service improvement e.g. audit, clinical developments, system improvements, benchmarking

Knowledge

Essential

Able to apply knowledge of policies, procedures, and professional standards in practice.
Knowledge of the NHS constitution

Skills

Essential

Able to develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and / or in difficult situations.
Able to produce high quality written information including formal reports, presentations and spreadsheets

Quality Improvement Skills

Essential

Able to maintain quality of own work and contribute to that of the service
Evidence of contributions to service improvements

Desirable

Experience of leading an improvement project

Personal Attributes

Essential

Self-motivation and initiative
Organised and thorough

Other

Essential

Current UK Driving Licence
Access to own transport

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant qualification in Business Administration eg NVQ3 or equivalent level of knowledge/experience
Relevant qualification or expert competence in use of IT systems such as Microsoft office, eg ECDL/OCR.

Desirable

Project management qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience of providing high quality administrative and secretarial support
Previous experience of interaction with patients and their representatives.

Desirable

Experience of project management/ service improvement
Experience in service improvement e.g. audit, clinical developments, system improvements, benchmarking

Knowledge

Essential

Able to apply knowledge of policies, procedures, and professional standards in practice.
Knowledge of the NHS constitution

Skills

Essential

Able to develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and / or in difficult situations.
Able to produce high quality written information including formal reports, presentations and spreadsheets

Quality Improvement Skills

Essential

Able to maintain quality of own work and contribute to that of the service
Evidence of contributions to service improvements

Desirable

Experience of leading an improvement project

Personal Attributes

Essential

Self-motivation and initiative
Organised and thorough

Other

Essential

Current UK Driving Licence
Access to own transport

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Skipton Hospital, Keighley road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2RJ

Keighley road

Skipton

BD23 2RJ

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Skipton Hospital, Keighley road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2RJ

Keighley road

Skipton

BD23 2RJ

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)