Job summary
The postholder will work with the Medical Director and Revalidation team to support with the systems and processes that are in place for Medical and Dental Appraisal, Revalidation and supporting the Revalidation Support Officer with the work of the Responsible Officer. They will support with the updating of the systems and with providing a robust monitoring of all relevant activity in line with national requirements on both the Bedford and Luton and Dunstable Hospital sites.
Main duties of the job
- Support with maintaining and developing of existing systems and processes to meet Trust requirements.
- Support on the development of the Medical and Dental Appraisal System.
- Support the Revalidation Officer to maintain the progress reports for Appraisal and Revalidation.
- The post holder will also support the general Medical Workforce team with administration duties.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
- Act as one of the points of contact in relation to Appraisal and Revalidation initial enquiries. This will involve responding to queries as appropriate from a range of stakeholders i.e. Medical Director, Clinical Directors, Clinical Leads and Medical Workforce staff.
- Help to ensure that the Appraisal Calendar is completed within an agreed timeframe, liaising with approved appraisers across all services.
- Assist in the organising of all aspects of event management i.e. training, visits, meetings and conferences.
- Attend meetings in the absence of the Revalidation Support Officer if required, taking notes/minutes of the discussion and initiating follow up action where appropriate.
- Assist if required with the organisational elements of Appraisal and Revalidation. This would include the development of draft agendas, briefing papers and short reports on behalf of the Medical Director.
- Work with the Revalidation Support Officer to undertake research and assist in collecting and collating statistics and other information required to ensure that the Trust is fully up-to date and in-line with current guidance from the GMC and NHS Employers.
- Deputises in the absence of the Revalidation Support officer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
- Act as one of the points of contact in relation to Appraisal and Revalidation initial enquiries. This will involve responding to queries as appropriate from a range of stakeholders i.e. Medical Director, Clinical Directors, Clinical Leads and Medical Workforce staff.
- Help to ensure that the Appraisal Calendar is completed within an agreed timeframe, liaising with approved appraisers across all services.
- Assist in the organising of all aspects of event management i.e. training, visits, meetings and conferences.
- Attend meetings in the absence of the Revalidation Support Officer if required, taking notes/minutes of the discussion and initiating follow up action where appropriate.
- Assist if required with the organisational elements of Appraisal and Revalidation. This would include the development of draft agendas, briefing papers and short reports on behalf of the Medical Director.
- Work with the Revalidation Support Officer to undertake research and assist in collecting and collating statistics and other information required to ensure that the Trust is fully up-to date and in-line with current guidance from the GMC and NHS Employers.
- Deputises in the absence of the Revalidation Support officer.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSE (C or above) or equivalent experience plus knowledge of administrative procedures acquired through training and experience to diploma level.
- Experience in using word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software
Experience
Essential
- Computer literate
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of note taking and effective transcription
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Numeracy skills and understanding of statistics
- Ability to work on own initiative and without supervision
- Coordination skills
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive issues
- Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
Desirable
- Ability to pilot projects
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Approachable
- Polite and tactful
- Team orientated
- Willingness to learn via electronic and face to face courses/attend courses
- Resilient
- Ability to achieve objectives
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSE (C or above) or equivalent experience plus knowledge of administrative procedures acquired through training and experience to diploma level.
- Experience in using word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software
Experience
Essential
- Computer literate
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of note taking and effective transcription
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Numeracy skills and understanding of statistics
- Ability to work on own initiative and without supervision
- Coordination skills
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive issues
- Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
Desirable
- Ability to pilot projects
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Approachable
- Polite and tactful
- Team orientated
- Willingness to learn via electronic and face to face courses/attend courses
- Resilient
- Ability to achieve objectives
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).
