Job summary
At GOSH, education and training are at the heart of everything we do influencing every stage of the patient journey, the GOSH Learning Academy (GLA) ensures that our people have the knowledge, skills, and capabilities to provide the exceptional care that our patients require and aims to be the first-choice provider of outstanding paediatric education.
The Business Operations team serve the Learning Academy's business and operational needs, we are the heartbeat of the academy with oversight of the finance, governance and performance agenda. We are seeking a responsive and motivated individual to join the leadership of the Business team, supporting the delivery of work for both internal and external stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
Educated to master's degree level or equivalent, you will be a strong communicator with significant financial management experience. You will demonstrate leadership ability with advanced computer skills and a proven ability to think strategically. Your operational management skills will underpin the programme and team management responsibilities aligned to the role.
You will need in-depth budget management experience; an understanding of the funding arrangements within healthcare and academic education will be an advantage. With delegated responsibility for the operational, financial, and business management of designated workstreams, you will work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to monitor, evaluate and report on educational and funding activity for designated areas of responsibility, and more broadly across the Academy.
You will additionally lead on the development of systems for the quality assurance of key performance standards and indicators within the GLA.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
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
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Educated to Master's degree level and/or equivalent experience
- Significant experience and knowledge of education or health service management
- Expert understanding of NHS education funding streams
Desirable
- Management or Business Qualification
- Project Management Qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Significant budget /financial management experience
- Experience of leading and managing teams
- Experience of producing business and operational reports and plans for Board/ management approval
- Knowledge of the NHS Education Contract and NHS Education funding streams
- Experience of managing multiple and complex programmes or projects
- Experience of working with education partners such as Higher Education Institutions, NHS England
Desirable
- Experience of working in emerging organisational structures and supporting change management processes
- Awareness of the workforce development agenda and current changes to health care education funding
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to network and communicate effectively with and motivate, negotiate, inspire and influence others
- Demonstrable ability to work as part of a team, taking the lead where appropriate while maintaining constructive working relationships
- Able to share knowledge effectively and encourage shared learning across departmental boundaries
- Ability to interrogate, analyse and present complex data to inform decision making
- Ability to prioritise a demanding workload using own initiative with a flexible and adaptable approach to changing demands and situations
- Demonstrable educational operational and strategic leadership skills
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Demonstrable educational operational and strategic leadership skills
- Excellent oral, written and presentation skills, covering highly complex and highly sensitive information
- Excellent knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Educated to Master's degree level and/or equivalent experience
- Significant experience and knowledge of education or health service management
- Expert understanding of NHS education funding streams
Desirable
- Management or Business Qualification
- Project Management Qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Significant budget /financial management experience
- Experience of leading and managing teams
- Experience of producing business and operational reports and plans for Board/ management approval
- Knowledge of the NHS Education Contract and NHS Education funding streams
- Experience of managing multiple and complex programmes or projects
- Experience of working with education partners such as Higher Education Institutions, NHS England
Desirable
- Experience of working in emerging organisational structures and supporting change management processes
- Awareness of the workforce development agenda and current changes to health care education funding
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to network and communicate effectively with and motivate, negotiate, inspire and influence others
- Demonstrable ability to work as part of a team, taking the lead where appropriate while maintaining constructive working relationships
- Able to share knowledge effectively and encourage shared learning across departmental boundaries
- Ability to interrogate, analyse and present complex data to inform decision making
- Ability to prioritise a demanding workload using own initiative with a flexible and adaptable approach to changing demands and situations
- Demonstrable educational operational and strategic leadership skills
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Demonstrable educational operational and strategic leadership skills
- Excellent oral, written and presentation skills, covering highly complex and highly sensitive information
- Excellent knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
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 for Children
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
