Job summary
Senior Project Support OfficerGrade: AfC Band 6
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Project Support Officer. The post-holder will provide project support to the Head of Strategic Development, Programme Director and other senior team members in their roles leading the set up and management of the governance and programme structure for the Integrated Discovery & Diagnostics (IDD) and related programmes of work. Working as part of the IDD Programme team, the post holder will also provide project expertise as required to facilitate the development, delivery and monitoring of all aspects of the Programme.
The post holder must be Educated to Degree level standard (or equivalent) and will be expected to have a track record in project management.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will provide project support to the RM Strategy team and other senior staff at The Royal Marsden who are involved in the set up and management of the governance and programme structure for IDD, as well as other strategic programmes of work that may arise.
Working as part of the IDD Programme team, the post holder will also provide project expertise as required to facilitate the development, delivery and monitoring of all aspects of the Programme, developing and maintaining programme.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- Effectively engage appropriate internal and/or external project stakeholders, establishing effective links for the purpose of communicating all relevant aspects of the project, creating a liaison network where necessary.
- Build and maintain key relationships with these stakeholders, acting as a key link between them and regularly supporting or even leading meetings and workshops to facilitate their views and opinions.
- Responsible for ensuring that there is an appropriate communication infrastructure, for the purpose of dissemination of relevant information (decisions, actions, risks, etc.), where appropriate both internally and externally, in an effective and timely manner.
- Identify, either individually or jointly with others, any training requirements which may be linked to the project and ensure that such training is effectively delivered.
- To proactively move forward key outstanding areas, with key stakeholders as necessary to ensure the programme keeps moving forward in line with the programme timeline.
- Analyse progress of the project on a regular basis, with particular reference to the key milestones and targets.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- Effectively engage appropriate internal and/or external project stakeholders, establishing effective links for the purpose of communicating all relevant aspects of the project, creating a liaison network where necessary.
- Build and maintain key relationships with these stakeholders, acting as a key link between them and regularly supporting or even leading meetings and workshops to facilitate their views and opinions.
- Responsible for ensuring that there is an appropriate communication infrastructure, for the purpose of dissemination of relevant information (decisions, actions, risks, etc.), where appropriate both internally and externally, in an effective and timely manner.
- Identify, either individually or jointly with others, any training requirements which may be linked to the project and ensure that such training is effectively delivered.
- To proactively move forward key outstanding areas, with key stakeholders as necessary to ensure the programme keeps moving forward in line with the programme timeline.
- Analyse progress of the project on a regular basis, with particular reference to the key milestones and targets.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level standard (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Project management experience
Skills Abilities/ Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent IT/ Word processing skills; proven level of computer literacy
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office software; proficiency with spreadsheets, databases and presentation software
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with a range of stakeholders, from clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
- Good problem-solving skills with the ability to use initiative when dealing with sensitive issues
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Full awareness of the need for confidentiality
- Ability to contribute to team working and to develop good working relationships.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level standard (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Project management experience
Skills Abilities/ Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent IT/ Word processing skills; proven level of computer literacy
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office software; proficiency with spreadsheets, databases and presentation software
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with a range of stakeholders, from clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
- Good problem-solving skills with the ability to use initiative when dealing with sensitive issues
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Full awareness of the need for confidentiality
- Ability to contribute to team working and to develop good working relationships.
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.
