South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

PMO Administrator - Ambulance Radio Programme

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Job summary

This role will support the delivery of a wide range of processes associated with Programme Management Office (PMO) for the national Ambulance Radio Programme.

  • To provide an efficient and effective clerical support service to the Senior Management and wider team in the delivery of a range of processes, including managing various inboxes, assisting with coordinating meetings, taking minutes and supporting following up actions with colleagues to ensure progress is maintained and reported accurately.

Main duties of the job

  • To manage the creation of meeting minutes to a high standard for distribution both internally and externally
  • To develop Board packs for a range of meetings
  • To support the wider team in general administrative duties.
  • Support the team in the planning and execution of full team meetings
  • To carry out other tasks/duties as directed, appropriate to the role

About us

The Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) is an enduring organisation directly appointed by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to provide and upgrade emergency communications for UK ambulance services.

ARP have a large team of over eighty staff consisting of commercial, finance, project, implementation, technical, user assurance and service colleagues. They are based all over the country to support the successful delivery and maintenance of a £460m programme of work. The aim of ARP is to implement new technology that provides innovation and enhances patient care with the latest equipment. ARPs solutions also play a longer-term role in preparing the ambulance service for the adoption of the Home Office's Emergency Services Network (ESN).

ARP is currently in the process of introducing an array of new technology-based services to Ambulance Trusts and Air Ambulance charities. The Services include the introduction of new technology to the national Ambulance fleet (approx. 6500 vehicles) and upgrading and developing new, data-rich communications products (apps and hardware) for use by over 15,000 frontline paramedic and Control Room staff. Overall, ARP is responsible for providing an end-to-end service covering installation, maintenance and replacement, which plays a key role in enabling effective response to critical life-threatening incidents.

Details

Date posted

19 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

202-5322851

Job locations

ARP Office at either Barnsley (South Yorkshire) or Bristol

Barnsley or Bristol

BS32 4QL


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths GCSE at grade C or above (or equivalent qualification at the discretion of the Trust). If the candidate has continued on to higher education please ensure that this level of education is still detailed on the application.

Quality of written work

Essential

  • The quality of the written content in the application will be used to assess the candidates skills at producing high quality written work.

Previous Experieince

Essential

  • Some experience of clerical or administration processes

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a busy office environment.
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths GCSE at grade C or above (or equivalent qualification at the discretion of the Trust). If the candidate has continued on to higher education please ensure that this level of education is still detailed on the application.

Quality of written work

Essential

  • The quality of the written content in the application will be used to assess the candidates skills at producing high quality written work.

Previous Experieince

Essential

  • Some experience of clerical or administration processes

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a busy office environment.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ARP Office at either Barnsley (South Yorkshire) or Bristol

Barnsley or Bristol

BS32 4QL


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ARP Office at either Barnsley (South Yorkshire) or Bristol

Barnsley or Bristol

BS32 4QL


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Programme Management Office (PMO)

Tracey Whitfield

pmo@arp.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

19 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

202-5322851

Job locations

ARP Office at either Barnsley (South Yorkshire) or Bristol

Barnsley or Bristol

BS32 4QL


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