Job summary
Due to a recent promotion an exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Postgraduate Medical Education team as a Foundation Co-ordinator.
Working alongside the wider medical education team the successful candidate will provide an administrative service to the Foundation programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for the co-ordination of the education and training programme for Foundation Doctors based within the Trust and wider community. This is a varied role where no two days are the same and is suited to someone who is enthusiastic, innovative and well motivated. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to plan, organise and manage various blocks of work and meet competing demands.
The successful applicant must be educated to A level standard and meet the criteria as set out in the person specification or the role.
The post holder will be based at Princess Royal Hospital but due to the nature of the role will be required to work at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital regularly.
Main duties of the job
- The Post Holder is responsible for the administration of all aspects of the education programme for Foundation Doctors throughout the Trust and in the community.
- The Post Holder will provide support and co-ordinate and participate in the assessment and appraisal system for all Foundation doctors within the Trust and community providing support.
- The post holder will provide administrative support to the Director of Medical Education (DME), Foundation Training Programme Director (FTPD), Medical Education Manager and Deputy Medial Education Manager(s).
- Assist in the organisation and smooth running of other Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education activities (including departmental teaching sessions/GP Meetings/Dental Meetings)
About us
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to A Level Standard
- RSA Word/text processing Level 3 or equivalent experience
- ECDL/CLAIT or equivalent certificate/experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan, organise and manage a block of work with minimal supervision
- Ability to build effective working relationships and nfluence senior colleagues effectively.
- Understand and work within complex formal standards
- Ability to work accurately, to strict deadlines maintaining a high standard
- Ability to deal with confidential and highly sensitive situations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to concentrate in a busy office environment with frequent interruptions
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an office environment
- Experience of dealing successfully with sensitive / complex situations or conflict
- Have an excellent knowledge of Microsoft office and other IT Systems
Desirable
- Experience of supervising others
- Previous experience of working in an Education, Medical Education or HR/Medical Staffing background
- Demonstrate an understanding of Post Graduate Medical Education
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel from base to other venues as and when required
- Good attendance and timekeeping
- Physically fit and able to move furniture/AV equipment
Desirable
- Knowledge of the use of AV equipment
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to A Level Standard
- RSA Word/text processing Level 3 or equivalent experience
- ECDL/CLAIT or equivalent certificate/experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan, organise and manage a block of work with minimal supervision
- Ability to build effective working relationships and nfluence senior colleagues effectively.
- Understand and work within complex formal standards
- Ability to work accurately, to strict deadlines maintaining a high standard
- Ability to deal with confidential and highly sensitive situations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to concentrate in a busy office environment with frequent interruptions
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an office environment
- Experience of dealing successfully with sensitive / complex situations or conflict
- Have an excellent knowledge of Microsoft office and other IT Systems
Desirable
- Experience of supervising others
- Previous experience of working in an Education, Medical Education or HR/Medical Staffing background
- Demonstrate an understanding of Post Graduate Medical Education
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel from base to other venues as and when required
- Good attendance and timekeeping
- Physically fit and able to move furniture/AV equipment
Desirable
- Knowledge of the use of AV equipment
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).
