Project Officer

NHS England

The closing date is 22 January 2025

Job summary

The Project Officer will be an important part of the Education and Training Sub-directorate in the East of England. Based within the Multi-Professional team the post holder will be responsible for the project support of clearly defined projects and initiatives, at the direction of the Education & Training Senior Programme Manager and where applicable, the Multi-Professional Senior Manager.

In particular the post holder will:

Provide high quality project, service, initiative and administrative support including information and analysis.

Undertake reporting and analysis of information to support delivery.

The post holder is a key member of the team whose overarching goal is to enable, promote and support the effective use of data, information, knowledge and technology to improve, inform and support a portfolio of projects, services, and initiatives.

The key projects that the post holder will be supporting are:

Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education (PMDE) Expansion
The Enhancing Generalist Skills programme
The Multi-Professional School

Main duties of the job

Project Management

Undertake information/project analysis
Participate in relevant internal and external working groups/projects
Process, analyse and report on data
Provide information to project lead/s on request

Financial and physical resources

Contribute to the financial delivery of the agreed portfolio ensuring it is delivered on time

People management

Provide training, advice and support on own area of responsibility
Support training and induction of staff

Information Management

Carry out timely and accurate information analysis and reporting on agreed areas of portfolio and present findings in an agreed manner
Develop and maintain databases required for the role
Contribute to effective information management within the team

Research and Development

Undertake auditing of projects and initiatives
Actively support and contribute to the development of key performance indicators

Planning and Organisation

Plan and organise meetings or events
Assist with diary management in connection with the programmes

Policy and Service Development

Maintain good knowledge of emerging policies from government departments and the organisation to support the delivery of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.

Key Working Relationships

Maintain constructive relationships with all stakeholders

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.

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.

Date posted

08 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

990-EOE-6765145-E

Job locations

Victoria House

NHSE East Wing, Capital Park

Fulbourn

CB21 5XB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities of the role include:

To work as part of a team to co-ordinate and implement specific projects and workstreams

To provide a comprehensive administrative and project support service

To be a point of contact within NHSE for external stakeholders, including learners, trainers and external organisation

To work independently within a defined function to achieve agreed outcomes

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities of the role include:

To work as part of a team to co-ordinate and implement specific projects and workstreams

To provide a comprehensive administrative and project support service

To be a point of contact within NHSE for external stakeholders, including learners, trainers and external organisation

To work independently within a defined function to achieve agreed outcomes

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level in a relevant subject, or equivalent level of proven experience.
Advanced IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Desirable

Qualification / Training or proven project management experience.

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Project management experience and knowledge of project principles
Experience planning and facilitating large scale and complex meetings
Experience taking information from multiple sources and providing analysis, summary and options within detailed report information.

Desirable

Knowledge of Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education

Skills, capabilities and Attributes

Essential

Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data and letters
Well-developed ability to exercise high levels of diligence when assessing or preparing documentation using information from various sources.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

Commitment to and focused on quality and promoting high standards.
Able to make a connection between their work and the benefits to patients / the public.
Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level in a relevant subject, or equivalent level of proven experience.
Advanced IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Desirable

Qualification / Training or proven project management experience.

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Project management experience and knowledge of project principles
Experience planning and facilitating large scale and complex meetings
Experience taking information from multiple sources and providing analysis, summary and options within detailed report information.

Desirable

Knowledge of Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education

Skills, capabilities and Attributes

Essential

Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data and letters
Well-developed ability to exercise high levels of diligence when assessing or preparing documentation using information from various sources.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

Commitment to and focused on quality and promoting high standards.
Able to make a connection between their work and the benefits to patients / the public.
Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.