University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

e-Appraisal Implementation Co-ordinator

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an e-Appraisal Implementation Co-ordinator, to support the roll out of the e-appraisal and revalidation element of the Medical Workforce Systems Programme for a 9 month fixed term period.

Reporting to the Medical Appraisal and Revalidation Manager, the post holder will be part of a small team whose responsibility is to extend an existing e-appraisal system across both sides of the legacy Trust.

This Corporate Programme is a significant and strategic part of the HR function and a Board level priority for UHSx. The Programme's objective is to roll out a complete suite of systems (e-rostering, e-job planning, junior doctor rota compliance and exception reporting, together with medical appraisal and revalidation.)

Delivery will be against the backdrop of a busy operational healthcare environment in the context of a recently merged Trust and also significant pressure on all services across the organisation.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a desire to help and support our medical staff to develop through a robust appraisal system based within a learning environment.

The post holder will be expected to work across, including St Richard's Hospital and Worthing Hospital.

Main duties of the job

1. To liaise accordingly with the key stakeholders.

2. To provide high quality project, service and administrative support to the Medical Appraisal and Revalidation Manager, Responsible Officer and Lead for Appraisal and Revalidation relating to non-career grade doctors' and Consultants' medical appraisal and revalidation.

3. To provide high quality project, service and administrative support to the Medical Appraisal and Revalidation Manager, Responsible Officer and Lead for Appraisal and Revalidation relating to appraisal and revalidation of non-career and Consultant Dental practitioners in accordance with the General Dental Council.

4. To work with clinicians and their representatives to ensure that their assigned activities are completed successfully, to agreed timescales to the agreed level of quality.

5. To provide quality assurance data and statistics of the appraisal and revalidation process against General Medical Council (GMC) and Royal College Standards for appraisal and revalidation by inputting into regular reporting to the Management Board.

6. To support, monitor and facilitate both the appraisal and revalidation process and provide specialist support to the medical workforce, through specialist education and training to staff and students to ensure the appropriate implementation and maintenance of the agreed system.

7. Under guidance, participate in research and audits in relation to the project and support performance improvement.

About us

Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better neverstops

AtUHSussexwe're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives:We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First.Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role atUHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need itbecausewe know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us:As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosingUHSussexyou are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that youdo.

Details

Date posted

31 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-W5222831-JUN23

Job locations

Worthing/Brighton

Worthing/Brighton

BN11 2DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.Provide support to the Responsible Officer, Lead for Appraisal and Revalidation and Medical Appraisal and Revalidation Manager in relation to revalidation recommendations, in accordance with the GMC Responsible Officer Protocol.

Provide advice to medical staff in relation to revalidation and appraisal and related processes. Contribute to the development of an on-line appraisal system and act as the day-today system co-ordinator within UHSx. Maintain own professional development by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, and incorporates them as necessary into own work. Conduct all aspects of the role in accordance with information governance and confidentiality requirements. Writing of regular highlight reports to stakeholders. Taking part in regular meetings and training sessions with stakeholders

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.Provide support to the Responsible Officer, Lead for Appraisal and Revalidation and Medical Appraisal and Revalidation Manager in relation to revalidation recommendations, in accordance with the GMC Responsible Officer Protocol.

Provide advice to medical staff in relation to revalidation and appraisal and related processes. Contribute to the development of an on-line appraisal system and act as the day-today system co-ordinator within UHSx. Maintain own professional development by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, and incorporates them as necessary into own work. Conduct all aspects of the role in accordance with information governance and confidentiality requirements. Writing of regular highlight reports to stakeholders. Taking part in regular meetings and training sessions with stakeholders

Person Specification

Excellent interpersonal skills

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of working across professional teams and organisational boundaries.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in People focused environment.

Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills.

Essential

  • Demonstrable evidence of negotiating and influencing skills (of senior staff).

Desirable

  • Experience of working successfully with senior NHS clinical staff and leaders

Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.

Essential

  • Demonstrable evidence of problem solving

Desirable

  • Ability to assess a range of complex data, events or problems, from a range of sources, in detail to determine the appropriate course of action from a range of options.
Person Specification

Excellent interpersonal skills

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of working across professional teams and organisational boundaries.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in People focused environment.

Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills.

Essential

  • Demonstrable evidence of negotiating and influencing skills (of senior staff).

Desirable

  • Experience of working successfully with senior NHS clinical staff and leaders

Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.

Essential

  • Demonstrable evidence of problem solving

Desirable

  • Ability to assess a range of complex data, events or problems, from a range of sources, in detail to determine the appropriate course of action from a range of options.

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing/Brighton

Worthing/Brighton

BN11 2DH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing/Brighton

Worthing/Brighton

BN11 2DH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Appraisal and Revalidation Manager

Caroline Wiggs

caroline.wiggs@nhs.net

07785347258

Details

Date posted

31 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-W5222831-JUN23

Job locations

Worthing/Brighton

Worthing/Brighton

BN11 2DH


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