Job summary
PGME Education Officer
An exciting opportunity has become available for a conscientious and dynamic team player to join the Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) department at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).
The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of PGME, PGME Managers and Directors of Medical Education providing high level, comprehensive administrative support in the effective delivery of medical education programmes, projects and events across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate must be highly motivated, be able to communicate effectively with staff and stakeholders at all levels and demonstrate confidence in autonomous working.
GOSH has committed to a comprehensive and ambitious funding plan to deliver a 5 year expansion programme which will increase the quantity and quality of educational activity across the organisation under the banner of the GOSH Learning Academy. The post holder will, therefore, be joining the PGME team at an exciting time, where there is significant opportunity for innovation in medical education. Our aim is to be the first choice for multi-professional paediatric healthcare education, training, and development for the whole workforce, utilising state-of-the-art technology in contemporary learning environments.
This is a vast and varied role which will require a high level of multi-tasking and diligence. If you have a passion for education and feel that you have the qualities required, then we would like to hear from you.
About us
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is an international centre of excellence in child healthcare. GOSH is an acute specialist paediatric hospital with a mission to provide world-class care to children and young people with rare, complex and difficult-to-treat conditions.
Together with our research partner, the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, we form the UK's only academic Biomedical Research Centre specialising in paediatrics.
Most of the children we care for are referred from other hospitals throughout the UK and overseas. There are 60 nationally recognised clinical specialities at GOSH; the UK's widest range of specialist health services for children on one site.
We believe our people are the head, the heart, the hands and the face of GOSH. Being part of our team is incredibly rewarding and you will be doing something extraordinary to the lives of the children and young people we care for.
GOSH is a challenging, complex and inspiring place to work. Each and every day our people come together to support each other to deliver excellent patient care, often working to help our patients and their families navigate through demanding processes and difficult decisions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Our Always Values
Essential
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Advanced computer skills including the use of word processing, spreadsheets, email, and the use of NHS computer systems
- Excellent electronic diary management skills
- Ability to communicate with staff in a multidisciplinary setting
- Ability to work on own initiative, identifying and actively resolving problems, involving other teams as required.
Education, training, and qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level and/ or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
Desirable
- Completion of a minute taking course (or willingness to undertake)
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an NHS setting and representing a service within a Trust setting.
- Experience of staff line management
- Ability to manage and deliver to deadlines and within resources
- Experience of committee support and minute taking
- Experience of organising meetings and events
Desirable
- Understanding of the application of e-learning technologies
- Understanding of Technology Enhanced Learning and mobile technologies
Person Specification
Our Always Values
Essential
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Advanced computer skills including the use of word processing, spreadsheets, email, and the use of NHS computer systems
- Excellent electronic diary management skills
- Ability to communicate with staff in a multidisciplinary setting
- Ability to work on own initiative, identifying and actively resolving problems, involving other teams as required.
Education, training, and qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level and/ or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
Desirable
- Completion of a minute taking course (or willingness to undertake)
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an NHS setting and representing a service within a Trust setting.
- Experience of staff line management
- Ability to manage and deliver to deadlines and within resources
- Experience of committee support and minute taking
- Experience of organising meetings and events
Desirable
- Understanding of the application of e-learning technologies
- Understanding of Technology Enhanced Learning and mobile technologies
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
