Faculty Development and Learner Support Officer
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Job summary
Are you looking to join a friendly, dynamic team that plays a vital role in supporting medical and dental training and education across the Southwest? We are seeking a Faculty Development and Learner Support (FDLS) Officer with strong organizational and communication skills to provide comprehensive administrative support. While this role primarily serves the Faculty and Learner Support team, it may also involve collaboration with the broader medical and dental workforce teams as needed. You will also need to be able to work with a range of diverse people at different levels and on a regular basis.
Main duties of the job
The FDLS Officer will perform a variety of administrative tasks across the FDLS team, requiring flexibility and adaptability.
As an integral team member, the FDLS Officer will help ensure the efficient delivery of multiple programs, including Professional Support and Well-being (PSW), Study Leave, SuppoRRT, Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), and Faculty Development for resident doctors, as well as Specialty and Associate Specialist (SAS) and Locally Employed Doctors. This role also contributes to financial reporting processes across these portfolios.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring data accuracy and value for money in reporting
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with attentive listening abilities
- Proficient IT skills, particularly in Excel, Outlook, and website updates
- Event planning and support
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Understanding of governance and risk management
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Capable of working independently and within a team
- Exceptional multi-tasking abilities
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
03 December 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-SW-6765468-E
Job locations
Bristol or Plymouth
Bristol or Plymouth
BS1 6AG
Employer details
Employer name
NHS England
Address
Bristol or Plymouth
Bristol or Plymouth
BS1 6AG
Employer's website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)




