Education Programme Officer

Job summary

Do you want to join a friendly and dynamic team that supports the delivery of medical and dental education for the healthcare workforce?

We're seeking a Education Programme Officer to provide a broad range of business and administrative support to the medical workforce, training and education (WT&E) team across the Thames Valley, and South East region.

The post-holder will be a key member of the team whose overarching goal will be to enable the delivery of an exciting workforce programme. The role will primarily support the recruitment of trainee doctors. An exciting time to be involved in the changes that are happening in medical education nationally.

This post can be based in either the Thames Valley officer or Wessex office, but expectation is to support both areas with recruitment.

Main duties of the job

You'll undertake a variety of tasks including supporting recruitment of local, regional and national recruitment. The role will be expected to support wider activities predominately in the Thames Valley area. Working closely with the Education Programme Team Manager as the interface between Senior Management you'll build strong relationships with key stakeholders inside and outside the organisation.

Next steps Prepare your application,we want to know about you and why you feel you are suitable for this role. Think about what skills, knowledge and experience you can bring to this position and include in your personal statement.Applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by email. You will be kept informed of the format of your assessment along with details of what to expect and you require a reasonable adjustment or support with your application, please don't hesitate to reach out and contact the vacancy contact.

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.

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external. In addition, they must possess excellent organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workload and multi-task a variety of demands on their time.

You can find further details about the job, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience of managing and co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments

Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence up to and including senior management level, as well as experience of creating and giving complex presentations

Ability to manage own workload and make informed decisions in absence of required information, working to tight deadlines.

Experience of managing and reporting risks and setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Financial Systems eg monitoring budget management, processing invoices, procurement and business planning processes

Knowledge of Data Protection and Information Governance

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area

Evidence of continued professional development

IT qualification or demonstrable knowledge