The Project Officer will be an important part of the Education and Training Sub-directorate in the East of England. Based within the Multi-Professional team, the post holder will be responsible for the project support of clearly defined projects and initiatives, at the direction of the Education & Training Senior Programme Manager and where applicable, the Multi-Professional Senior Manager.
In particular, the post holder will:
Provide high-quality project, service, initiative, and administrative support including information and analysis.
Undertake reporting and analysis of information to support delivery.
The post holder 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, services, and initiatives.
The key projects that the post holder will be supporting are:
Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education (PMDE) Expansion
The Enhancing Generalist Skills programme
The Multi-Professional School
Main duties of the job
Project Management
Undertake information/project analysis
Participate in relevant internal and external working groups/projects
Process, analyse, and report on data
Provide information to project lead/s on request
Financial and physical resources
Contribute to the financial delivery of the agreed portfolio ensuring it is delivered on time
Provide training, advice, and support on own area of responsibility
Support training and induction of staff
Information Management
Carry out timely and accurate information analysis and reporting on agreed areas of portfolio and present findings in an agreed manner
Develop and maintain databases required for the role
Contribute to effective information management within the team
Research and Development
Undertake auditing of projects and initiatives
Actively support and contribute to the development of key performance indicators
Planning and Organisation
Plan and organise meetings or events
Assist with diary management in connection with the programmes
Policy and Service Development
Maintain good knowledge of emerging policies from government departments and the organisation to support the delivery of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.
Key Working Relationships
Maintain constructive relationships with all stakeholders
About us
The NHS England board has 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.
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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.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England holds 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.
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities of the role include:
To work as part of a team to co-ordinate and implement specific projects and workstreams
To provide a comprehensive administrative and project support service
To be a point of contact within NHSE for external stakeholders, including learners, trainers, and external organisations
To work independently within a defined function to achieve agreed outcomes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Educated to degree level in a relevant subject, or equivalent level of proven experience.
Advanced IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Desirable
Qualification / Training or proven project management experience.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
Project management experience and knowledge of project principles
Experience planning and facilitating large scale and complex meetings
Experience taking information from multiple sources and providing analysis, summary, and options within detailed report information.
Desirable
Knowledge of Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education
Skills, capabilities and Attributes
Essential
Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data, and letters
Well-developed ability to exercise high levels of diligence when assessing or preparing documentation using information from various sources.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
Commitment to and focused on quality and promoting high standards.
Able to make a connection between their work and the benefits to patients / the public.
Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
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