NHS England

Programme Support Officer (Foundation Training & Physician Associates)

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Job summary

The Programme Support Officer within the North West School of Foundation Training and Physicians Associates is a key member of the team whose overarching goal is to enable, promote and support the effective use of data, information, knowledge and technology to improve, inform and support a portfolio of projects, programmes, services and initiatives.

The core purpose of this team is to:

  • Deliver Postgraduate Medical and Dental education.
  • Assure and manage the quality and improvement of education and training, meeting regulator standards.
  • Deliver statutory responsibilities defined by the Medical and Dental Act including acting as Responsible Officer for Doctors in Training.
  • Provide clinical and professional leadership to education and training policy, regulations, standards, reform and delivery.
  • Assure the quality and improvement of education and training.
  • Focus on addressing the gaps in the workforce across medical roles, professions, healthcare pathways and geographies through education and training.
  • Deliver and co-ordinate of nationwide commissioned, education and training programmes.
  • Recruit, manage and distribute education and training that requires nationwide delivery, coordination and oversight.
  • Maximise the use of digital, technology and innovation in the delivery of education and training.
  • Work with organisations such as GMC, Royal Colleges, NHS Trusts, UKFPO and Lead Employer organisations to support the delivery of training and education.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will:

  • Work as part of a team to co-ordinate and implement specific workstreams and team functions.
  • Provide a comprehensive, senior administrative service
  • Be a point of contact within a specified area to advise external stakeholders, doctors, learners and trainers.
  • Have line manager responsibility for one or more members of the team
  • Have a methodical approach, and a keen eye for detail to ensure records are kept up to date.
  • Work independently within a defined function to achieve agreed outcomes

The postholder will work closely with clinical faculty, University colleagues, Business Managers, local education providers, Royal Colleges, and other external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of consistent services within Training Programme Management, as aligned to NHSE Standard Operating Procedures.

About us

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

  • Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
  • Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
  • Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
  • Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
  • Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.

Details

Date posted

24 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-NW-6751132-E

Job locations

NHS England Office in Liverpool/Manchester

Liverpool/Manchester

L3 4BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description and person specification for this role can be found attached to this vacancy.

Please note this role can be based in the following locations:

  • Regatta Place, Liverpool L3 4BL
  • 3 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, M1 3DN

Willingness to work with colleagues in person in our Liverpool and Manchester office a minimum of one day per week.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description and person specification for this role can be found attached to this vacancy.

Please note this role can be based in the following locations:

  • Regatta Place, Liverpool L3 4BL
  • 3 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, M1 3DN

Willingness to work with colleagues in person in our Liverpool and Manchester office a minimum of one day per week.

Person Specification

Skills Capabilities & Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills demonstrating experience of dealing with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Experience of taking detailed information from a number of sources and provide analysis for projects / reports.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge / experience.
  • Good understanding of a range of work procedures and practices which require a level of expertise or specialism obtained e.g. project management, analytics, finance and accounting processes, high level admin procedures, HR.

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Experience of supervising/managing others.

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel locally within the NW, regionally, and nationally as required to represent the school.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Be committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and support an inclusive culture within the team through own behaviours.

Other

Essential

  • Willingness to work with colleagues in Liverpool or Manchester office a minimum of one day per week.
Person Specification

Skills Capabilities & Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills demonstrating experience of dealing with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Experience of taking detailed information from a number of sources and provide analysis for projects / reports.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge / experience.
  • Good understanding of a range of work procedures and practices which require a level of expertise or specialism obtained e.g. project management, analytics, finance and accounting processes, high level admin procedures, HR.

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Experience of supervising/managing others.

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel locally within the NW, regionally, and nationally as required to represent the school.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Be committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and support an inclusive culture within the team through own behaviours.

Other

Essential

  • Willingness to work with colleagues in Liverpool or Manchester office a minimum of one day per week.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

NHS England

Address

NHS England Office in Liverpool/Manchester

Liverpool/Manchester

L3 4BL


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

NHS England Office in Liverpool/Manchester

Liverpool/Manchester

L3 4BL


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Programme Support Manager (WTE - FTPA)

Julian Shepherd

julian.shepherd3@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

24 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-NW-6751132-E

Job locations

NHS England Office in Liverpool/Manchester

Liverpool/Manchester

L3 4BL


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