Project Co-ordinator

Job description

Job responsibilities

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More detail about the role

You will be joining a dynamic team who are part of transforming the way outpatient appointments are scheduled. You will be responsible for engaging and building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the Trust and you will inspire a working culture of continuous improvement.

The primary role is to be the Project Co-ordinator for the Trustwide implementation of Schedule Optimisation across outpatients. You will ensure project risks, opportunities and issues are appropriately manged and resolved or escalated and lessons learned are capture. You will ensure that project documentation is up to date and progress reports are provided in a timely manner. You will need to facilitate effective liaison and relationships with people at all levels, including a broad range of key internal and external stakeholder.

You will lead a project team and will actively encourage the team to share their ideas and thoughts on how we can successfully embed processes and ways of working. This will enable us to deliver and improve outpatient scheduling processes. You must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to create project plans, and the capability to allocate resources effectively. The post suits an individual who is confident in their ability to deliver, is productive under pressure and takes ownership of deliverables.

You will provide line management and support to the Project Support Officers and Digital Peer Officers and will report to the Senior Admin Information Officer.

We are seeking a motivated individual with good attention to detail to join our Admin Information Officer team working across the Cancer and Elective Care Directorate and Clinical Digital team.

If you are passionate about the future of outpatients and would like to find out more about this role then please contact Emma Newton, Senior Admin Information Officer, for more information.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm

For further information please contact: Emma Newton, Senior Admin Information Officer at e.newton2@nhs.net

This is a fixed term contract for 18 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Devon County Council

Topsham Road

Exeter

EX24QD

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)