Job summary
The successful post holder will join the Workforce Training and Education (WT&E) Primary Care Department covering Kent, Surrey and Sussex (KSS). The KSS Primary Care Department is an integral part of the WT&E directorate across KSS covering a region that is densely populated part of the South East benefiting from close proximity to London, good rail links and several areas of outstanding natural beauty including a long and ever-changing coastline.
The Primary Care Department exists to support and lead the recruitment and retention of the entire multi-professional primary care workforce, including doctors, nurses and the increasing range of allied health professionals who have expanded the primary care workforce in recent times. Our vision is to ensure that not only is there sufficient supply of health professionals now and in the future, but also to make primary care the premier choice for NHS careers in KSS.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible for coordinating and delivering programmes of work as a member of the Primary Care Department working with health and care stakeholders across defined localities, as well as with relevant regional and national colleagues if required.
They will ensure that a portfolio of tasks/projects is planned, managed and delivered effectively, as the post is part of a wider Primary Care Department working across the South East. There will be an expectation for occasional travel to meet with the wider team or attend regional events with the office base being at York House, Horley.
This role will have a focus on supporting ICB and Locality Training Hubs, GP Practices, General Practice Educators and the wider Primary Care with workforce development and transformation initiatives, as defined by local, regional and national priorities.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and person specification can be found in the attachments.
Candidates invited to interview will be required to undertake a short presentation followed by a standard interview.
Presentation titles will be distributed with interview invites and candidates will receive at least a week to prepare.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and person specification can be found in the attachments.
Candidates invited to interview will be required to undertake a short presentation followed by a standard interview.
Presentation titles will be distributed with interview invites and candidates will receive at least a week to prepare.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Further training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in communications and stakeholder management (internal and external stakeholders).
- Comprehensive knowledge of project management and/or quality improvement.
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft tools such as Teams, SharePoint, and Automate etc.
- Experience of managing a team and achieving objectives by working with others not under direct line management control.
- Detailed knowledge of maintaining confidentiality and implementing data protection legislation requirements including information governance.
Desirable
- Knowledge of working with GP practices and partner organisations across the health and care system.
- Experience of business planning, monitoring budgets, evaluating performance, managing risks and reporting.
Skills, Capabilities and Attributes
Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of collating complex qualitative and quantitative information to extract key messages.
- Able to work on own initiative, problem solving, organising and prioritising own and others' workloads to changing and often tight deadlines.
- Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support.
Desirable
- Utilise influencing and presentation skills to diligently explain highly complex, or sensitive information to large groups or differing stakeholder groups where challenge or resistance may exist.
- Ability to analyse and interpret contentious information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues / support with decision making.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do i.e. actively develops themselves and support others to do the same.
- Intuitive problem solver demonstrating adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with change.
- Values diversity, operating with integrity and openness, and demonstrates commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
- Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Further training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in communications and stakeholder management (internal and external stakeholders).
- Comprehensive knowledge of project management and/or quality improvement.
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft tools such as Teams, SharePoint, and Automate etc.
- Experience of managing a team and achieving objectives by working with others not under direct line management control.
- Detailed knowledge of maintaining confidentiality and implementing data protection legislation requirements including information governance.
Desirable
- Knowledge of working with GP practices and partner organisations across the health and care system.
- Experience of business planning, monitoring budgets, evaluating performance, managing risks and reporting.
Skills, Capabilities and Attributes
Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of collating complex qualitative and quantitative information to extract key messages.
- Able to work on own initiative, problem solving, organising and prioritising own and others' workloads to changing and often tight deadlines.
- Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support.
Desirable
- Utilise influencing and presentation skills to diligently explain highly complex, or sensitive information to large groups or differing stakeholder groups where challenge or resistance may exist.
- Ability to analyse and interpret contentious information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues / support with decision making.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do i.e. actively develops themselves and support others to do the same.
- Intuitive problem solver demonstrating adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with change.
- Values diversity, operating with integrity and openness, and demonstrates commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
- Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others.
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).
