Project Administrator

NHS England

The closing date is 22 September 2024

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Job summary

We are currently recruiting for a Project Administrator in our North East and Yorkshire region, to work as part of our innovative School of Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation. The role will enable the successful candidates to work as part of the team to support pharmacy education reforms, and on a number of well-established work streams within the Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation workforce transformation agenda in the North East and Yorkshire.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced administrator to work with the Business Leads, Senior Project Officer and existing team to support the infrastructure to provide a comprehensive administrative function to ensure a consistent and integrated approach to developing education and training, across sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high quality support for workstreams across the North East and Yorkshire.

Applicants should be experienced administrators. Prior experience in a health/social care environment or in education/ delivering training will be useful, however not essential as full training will be provided. The applicant should be able to work to a high standard, working both independently but also liaising with others in the team and be able to travel within region.

About us

The 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 a great 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/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

Date posted

05 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

990-NEY-6588142-E

Job locations

Blenheim House Any North East Yorkshire NHSE office

Duncombe Street

Leeds

LS1 4PL


Job description

Job responsibilities

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace culture. We encourage applications even if you feel you dont meet all requirements listed.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. You are advised to submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 3 with a full-time starting salary of £24,071.These salaries are offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and the NHS England Pay Progression Policy and are subject to annual cost of living review.

All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed. If you are successful at interview then it is normal practice for our recruitment service to request your references as soon as possible and this may happen prior to you receiving a written offer letter.

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!

Job description

Job responsibilities

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace culture. We encourage applications even if you feel you dont meet all requirements listed.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. You are advised to submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 3 with a full-time starting salary of £24,071.These salaries are offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and the NHS England Pay Progression Policy and are subject to annual cost of living review.

All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed. If you are successful at interview then it is normal practice for our recruitment service to request your references as soon as possible and this may happen prior to you receiving a written offer letter.

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
  • Knowledge and experience of MS Office; including Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in similar role /knowledge of administrative procedures including maintaining project documentation etc.
  • Understanding of confidentiality and data protection legislation including information governance

Desirable

  • Understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it

Skills Capabilities & Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with a range of different audiences
  • Experience of planning and facilitating effective meetings and other events
  • Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
  • Knowledge and experience of MS Office; including Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in similar role /knowledge of administrative procedures including maintaining project documentation etc.
  • Understanding of confidentiality and data protection legislation including information governance

Desirable

  • Understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it

Skills Capabilities & Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with a range of different audiences
  • Experience of planning and facilitating effective meetings and other events
  • Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing timescales

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Blenheim House Any North East Yorkshire NHSE office

Duncombe Street

Leeds

LS1 4PL


Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Blenheim House Any North East Yorkshire NHSE office

Duncombe Street

Leeds

LS1 4PL


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Programme Support Manager

Evelyn Ryan

evelyn.ryan2@nhs.net

Date posted

05 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

990-NEY-6588142-E

Job locations

Blenheim House Any North East Yorkshire NHSE office

Duncombe Street

Leeds

LS1 4PL


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