Job summary
You will help out on different projects that make a real difference to patients and the local community by working with experienced team members who will support and guide you.
Working in different areas like partnerships, communications, and helping improve services.
Main duties of the job
Attending meetings and learning how decisions are made in the NHS.
Writing short reports, newsletters, and presentations (don't worry, training will be provided).
Doing research to find information for projects.
Help organise meetings, including sending invites and writing notes.
Be involved in community events to find out what people think about NHS services.
You will be supported by your manager with mentoring and coaching.
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a one-year paid placement in the Strategy team at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. Its a great chance to gain real work experience in the NHS, learn new skills, and build your confidence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a one-year paid placement in the Strategy team at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. Its a great chance to gain real work experience in the NHS, learn new skills, and build your confidence.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- A sixth-former or college leaver
- Good standard of general education
- GCSE English A-C, or equivalent
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with people face to face
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills, with good time keeping and with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Excellent IT skills across range of IT packages (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Caring - demonstrating care for patients, service users, colleagues and partners
- Flexibility and agility to be able to handle a rapidly changing and ambiguous environment
- Ability to think creatively and innovatively to help solve complex problems
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- A sixth-former or college leaver
- Good standard of general education
- GCSE English A-C, or equivalent
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with people face to face
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills, with good time keeping and with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Excellent IT skills across range of IT packages (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Caring - demonstrating care for patients, service users, colleagues and partners
- Flexibility and agility to be able to handle a rapidly changing and ambiguous environment
- Ability to think creatively and innovatively to help solve complex problems
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).