Frailty Academy Project Manager

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This is an exciting time to join the Guildford and Waverley Frailty Academy Programme We are looking to recruit a project manager to be responsible for delivery of key specific projects as part of a wider frailty workforce development, training and education programme. This post is offered as a twelve month fixed term contract

The Guildford and Waverley Frailty Academy was set up in 2021 by consultant geriatricians who recognised the need for everyone working with and/or caring for older people (whether paid or voluntary) to be trained in identifying frailty and helping people who have frailty to age well. We know that people living in Surrey can expect to enjoy a long life expectancy - the average life expectancy is nearly 82 years for men and 85 years for women. In Guildford and Waverley there are more than 30,000 residents over the age of 65 years so it is more important than ever that we support people to age well by identifying frailty and managing frailty effectively.

The Frailty Academy has developed a range of successful training opportunities aligned to the NHS Frailty Core Capabilities Framework. The Academy has now secured funding from the United Surrey Talent Fund to deliver an expanded programme of work across the Guildford and Waverley Alliance, including workforce development projects as well as training and education activities.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will manage the planning, development, implementation and assurance of specific projects as part of this wider programme for frailty across the Guildford and Waverley Alliance. They will support the Chair of the Academy and the Frailty Academy Programme Manager in developing and delivering Tiers 1-3 of training aligned to the Frailty Core Capabilities Framework published through Health Education England. This is viewed as a key enabler to help develop the system strategy and application of the Ageing Well programme and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams as described within the Long Term Plan

The Frailty Academy Project Manager will be part of a dynamic team working alongside Educational Fellows in several sectors including Adult Social Care, the Voluntary Sector and Allied Health Professionals.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Date posted

26 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£45,753 to £52,067 a year per annum pro rata for part time INC HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-AGB-EMF16096

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Project planning and delivery relating to frailty education and training with links to workforce development.
Effective management of key Frailty Academy projects, including project planning, risk, reporting and assurance arrangements.
Working with the Academy Programme Manager and Chair of the Academy to design, deliver and manage the governance structures and PMO processes underpinning delivery of the projects within the overall programme.
To model a collaborative and influencing style of working, negotiating with others to focus on the needs of the population of Guildford and Waverley which optimises the best care and treatment for the population and supports the achievement of the best health outcomes.
To be a highly motivated individual, demonstrating a collaborative leadership style and adopt a flexible approach to meet the competing demands of the role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Project planning and delivery relating to frailty education and training with links to workforce development.
Effective management of key Frailty Academy projects, including project planning, risk, reporting and assurance arrangements.
Working with the Academy Programme Manager and Chair of the Academy to design, deliver and manage the governance structures and PMO processes underpinning delivery of the projects within the overall programme.
To model a collaborative and influencing style of working, negotiating with others to focus on the needs of the population of Guildford and Waverley which optimises the best care and treatment for the population and supports the achievement of the best health outcomes.
To be a highly motivated individual, demonstrating a collaborative leadership style and adopt a flexible approach to meet the competing demands of the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated degree level OR can demonstrate significant experience of working at an equivalent level.
Formal project management training qualification (e.g. PRINCE2)
Evidence of continuous professional development and knowledge to post graduate diploma level or equivalent

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Demonstrable project management experience in a healthcare setting
Experience of influencing without direct authority
Experience of working effectively on multiple projects and with different people involved in a variety of projects at any one time.
Experience of leading projects in a challenging and complex environment
Knowledge of a range of secretarial procedures.
Experience of working in a constantly changing environment.

Desirable

Indepth understanding of older people's care, frailty and the Ageing Well strategy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated degree level OR can demonstrate significant experience of working at an equivalent level.
Formal project management training qualification (e.g. PRINCE2)
Evidence of continuous professional development and knowledge to post graduate diploma level or equivalent

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Demonstrable project management experience in a healthcare setting
Experience of influencing without direct authority
Experience of working effectively on multiple projects and with different people involved in a variety of projects at any one time.
Experience of leading projects in a challenging and complex environment
Knowledge of a range of secretarial procedures.
Experience of working in a constantly changing environment.

Desirable

Indepth understanding of older people's care, frailty and the Ageing Well strategy

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.