Job summary
NHS England South West is advertising for 3 sandwich year student placements starting between July and September 2024.
2 of the posts will be working with the Primary Care Team and one post with the Recruitment Team all the roles can have either a Bristol or Plymouth office base.
This is a great opportunity for an undergraduate to gain experience within a professional, NHS organisation responsible for postgraduate medical and dental education across the South West. Previous students have found interesting independent study projects to develop, achieving consistently high results as part of their final-year studies.
Main duties of the job
The School of Primary Care (GP)
This placement revolves around the delivery of a specialty General Practice training programme for Junior Doctors. This will include obtaining skills in many core aspects of business including the following; Project Management (Team devised and independent), core administration (including elements of finance), event planning and organisation, data management and finally, assisting with varying scales of public sector recruitment.
Recruitment Team
This role gives you experience in all areas of the selection process for the recruitment of Junior Doctors, both locally and nationally. You will be an important team member of a fast paced and energetic team, where a high level of professionalism is required. During your placement you will see the entire recruitment process from application to offers made, where many skills will be developed such as organisational skills, IT literacy, administrative skills, interpersonal development, and attention to detail.
About us
In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.
The new NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS agreat place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/ .
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be considered for these positions, applicants must be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills and be able to work to deadlines. They must also be able to work well under supervision and to be able to work competently on their own.
The successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain exposure to:
- Financial management
- Specialist medical recruitment and selection
- Information Management and Technology
- Education and training event management
- Stakeholder engagement
Additionally, these roles also some flexibility for supporting your development in areas of business which are of interest to you.
There will also be regular opportunities to attend meetings and other events, you will also have access to on-going training and development, including workshops and courses.
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the Job Description and other supporting documents.
If you have what it takes to join a proactive, professional team and feel that you will be an asset to us, we would like to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be considered for these positions, applicants must be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills and be able to work to deadlines. They must also be able to work well under supervision and to be able to work competently on their own.
The successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain exposure to:
- Financial management
- Specialist medical recruitment and selection
- Information Management and Technology
- Education and training event management
- Stakeholder engagement
Additionally, these roles also some flexibility for supporting your development in areas of business which are of interest to you.
There will also be regular opportunities to attend meetings and other events, you will also have access to on-going training and development, including workshops and courses.
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the Job Description and other supporting documents.
If you have what it takes to join a proactive, professional team and feel that you will be an asset to us, we would like to hear from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undertaking an undergraduate degree course which includes a Business Studies element
Desirable
- Any course or training relevant to business, finance or project management
Experience
Essential
- Competent to handle confidential data
- oExperience of and good working knowledge of the IT packages e.g. Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Desirable
- Has understanding of the Data Protection Act and how it relates at work
- Knowledge of postgraduate medical and dental education
- Relevant work experience
Skills
Essential
- Able to assimilate and analyse information quickly, accurately and with attention to detail
- Able to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines
- Able to manage own workload and have a proactive, professional approach
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity, and effectiveness at all levels
- Time management and organisational skills
- The ability to establish and maintain good working relationships and work as a member of several teams
- The confidence and ability to deal with people at all levels - both within the organisation and externally
Commitment
Essential
- Shows understanding of NHS england and has done some research around the organisation /post gradudate medical education
- Understands and references the placements on offer
- Explains why they'd like to be considered
Desirable
- Links why want post to interest in NHS or future career
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undertaking an undergraduate degree course which includes a Business Studies element
Desirable
- Any course or training relevant to business, finance or project management
Experience
Essential
- Competent to handle confidential data
- oExperience of and good working knowledge of the IT packages e.g. Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Desirable
- Has understanding of the Data Protection Act and how it relates at work
- Knowledge of postgraduate medical and dental education
- Relevant work experience
Skills
Essential
- Able to assimilate and analyse information quickly, accurately and with attention to detail
- Able to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines
- Able to manage own workload and have a proactive, professional approach
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity, and effectiveness at all levels
- Time management and organisational skills
- The ability to establish and maintain good working relationships and work as a member of several teams
- The confidence and ability to deal with people at all levels - both within the organisation and externally
Commitment
Essential
- Shows understanding of NHS england and has done some research around the organisation /post gradudate medical education
- Understands and references the placements on offer
- Explains why they'd like to be considered
Desirable
- Links why want post to interest in NHS or future career
Additional information
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).
