Job summary
Are you looking to accelerate your career? Yet keen to be part of something special that enables you to make a difference and shape the NHS Healthcare service? If so, welcome to SCW Graduate Scheme. We are an established scheme; in fact, this is our 10th year running and we are looking for bright, diverse, driven, and talented graduates to apply to join our biggest group yet!
As a Graduate Trainee, you will have a clearly planned 2-year development journey and a permanent role at the end. You will be placed with one of service lines to undertake a role that stretches and challenges you. This might include working in DDaT (Digital, Data and Technology) Transformation Team, HR, Workforce and Organisational Development, Procurement and Finance.
Throughout your 2-year scheme, you will have 4 days within your role and one day per week for your own professional development. This time will include undertaking a management apprenticeship to receive accredited management qualifications and you will also attend group masterclasses hosted by SCW.
Main duties of the job
So, what are we looking for? You will need to be a graduate or will soon to be a graduate of any degree, with a minimum grade of 2:2. You'll also need to have good Maths and English, Grade C/4 GCSE or equivalent.
We welcome applicants from all places of education and encourage applications from our underrepresented groups which includes Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic Groups, people with health or learning needs and LGBTQ+ Communities.
Before applying, we would encourage you to come along to one of our 'Meet SCW' events or come along to a dedicated application session before you submit your application. Visit our website here for more information.
About us
You will work within a specialist department within SCW developing business and management skills, relationship building and negotiating skills as well as communication and analytical abilities. You will also develop some specialist skills aligned to the area of the organisation you are placed in. Within your role you may work on projects or work streams, utilising your skills and experience to encourage the development and delivery of innovative, efficient and customer focused services and products.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
As an SCW Graduate your main duties will include 3 core areas
- Project Management to deliver on time and to budget projects, through effective project management.
- Information management analysis, report and present on topics, ensuring information is accurate and relevant
- Research and development carry out desk-based research and undertake auditing on projects/services as directe
In addition to these core areas, graduates will be expected to provide departmental business support, establish, and maintain key working relationships with a range of stakeholders (internal and external) and participate in professional development activities as set out within the scheme.
Application Process and Key Dates:
As a major part of your application, please answer the following four statements in your personal statement, these areas will be assessed
- Why did you decide to apply?
- How do you align your personal qualities to our values?
- What strengths do you have to be successful in this role within SCW?
- Please state what learning and insight you have had during your degree that you would bring to SCW
Closing date for applications 5/2/2023. We expect to interview middle to end of March and run assessment centres in April/May 2023. The successful candidate will join in Autumn 2023.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
As an SCW Graduate your main duties will include 3 core areas
- Project Management to deliver on time and to budget projects, through effective project management.
- Information management analysis, report and present on topics, ensuring information is accurate and relevant
- Research and development carry out desk-based research and undertake auditing on projects/services as directe
In addition to these core areas, graduates will be expected to provide departmental business support, establish, and maintain key working relationships with a range of stakeholders (internal and external) and participate in professional development activities as set out within the scheme.
Application Process and Key Dates:
As a major part of your application, please answer the following four statements in your personal statement, these areas will be assessed
- Why did you decide to apply?
- How do you align your personal qualities to our values?
- What strengths do you have to be successful in this role within SCW?
- Please state what learning and insight you have had during your degree that you would bring to SCW
Closing date for applications 5/2/2023. We expect to interview middle to end of March and run assessment centres in April/May 2023. The successful candidate will join in Autumn 2023.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to degree level having achieved or being expected to achieve a lower second-class honours (2:2) degree
- GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent)
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Patient First - Customer Excellence, Aspirational, Collaborative, Insightful, Respectful
Knowledge & Experience
Desirable
- Knowledge or experience of administrative procedures, project management, information analysis or people management
- Experience of working within a professional, customer focused role
Skills & Capabilities
Essential
- Skills for communication on complex and sensitive information and business matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills
- Analytical skills to pull together comprehensive reports, and data manipulation
- Strong Influencing, networking and relationship skills
- Highly effective organisational and planning skills
- Ability to work collaboratively, including in a matrix working model
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise
- Skills demonstrating an aptitude to creativity and innovation
- Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software including intermediate level Microsoft Excel and Word
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
- Resilience and the ability to receive and build on constructive feedback
- Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
- An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
- Used to working in a busy environment
- Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Professional calm and efficient
- The post holder will be required to work across multiple locations throughout the duration of their contract and as such, a full clean driving license and use of a car (or access to other suitable alternative transport) is essential
Desirable
- Skills for supporting project management
- Skills for managing aspects of projects ensuring they meet targets
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to degree level having achieved or being expected to achieve a lower second-class honours (2:2) degree
- GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent)
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Patient First - Customer Excellence, Aspirational, Collaborative, Insightful, Respectful
Knowledge & Experience
Desirable
- Knowledge or experience of administrative procedures, project management, information analysis or people management
- Experience of working within a professional, customer focused role
Skills & Capabilities
Essential
- Skills for communication on complex and sensitive information and business matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills
- Analytical skills to pull together comprehensive reports, and data manipulation
- Strong Influencing, networking and relationship skills
- Highly effective organisational and planning skills
- Ability to work collaboratively, including in a matrix working model
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise
- Skills demonstrating an aptitude to creativity and innovation
- Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software including intermediate level Microsoft Excel and Word
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
- Resilience and the ability to receive and build on constructive feedback
- Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
- An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
- Used to working in a busy environment
- Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Professional calm and efficient
- The post holder will be required to work across multiple locations throughout the duration of their contract and as such, a full clean driving license and use of a car (or access to other suitable alternative transport) is essential
Desirable
- Skills for supporting project management
- Skills for managing aspects of projects ensuring they meet targets
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