Primary Care Programme Co-Ordinator

The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive - and we all have our part to play.
As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.
As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you., The successful post holders will join the NHS England Thames Valley and Wessex Primary Care School to provide project support for Training Hub and Primary Care School colleagues both within Thames Valley and Wessex and across the South East. The projects of work will enable the promotion, provision and management of multi-professional educational activities.
You will work with the Primary Care Team, supporting Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and Locality Training Hubs as well as GP practices and wider Primary Care. We are looking for someone who is solution-focused, enthusiastic and supportive.
You will communicate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, working across a complex system to achieve the expected outcomes of the workforce agenda.
This is a unique opportunity to meaningfully contribute to Primary Care, the training and education of our future workforce and to inspire interest in education., The post-holder will be responsible for coordinating and delivering programmes of work as a member of the Primary Care School working with health and care stakeholders across defined localities, as well as with relevant regional and national colleagues if required.
You will develop effective, targeted work plans to include performance monitoring and establish accountability to ensure completion whilst adhering to set deadlines. You will work to deliver activity within budget and compile business cases to qualify expenditure. You will be responsible for fulfilling policies and procedures within the managed function.
The postholder will need knowledge of project principles and experience of business planning, budget monitoring and performance evaluation. You will also have line management responsibilities and have previously developed and managed a team.
NHS England has a Flexible Working Policy; there is an expectation that employees will be in the office environment for an average of 40% of their working week., 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.
+ will be responsible for coordinating and delivering programmes of work
+ ensure that a portfolio of tasks/projects is planned, managed and delivered effectively
+ Provide project support for Training Hub and Primary Care School colleagues both within Thames Valley and Wessex and across the South East.
+ Operate in a highly political and sensitive environment with strong project management and communication skills.
Our commitments to you
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We strive to ensure our people feel trusted, valued and empowered. We're passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow and excel, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that. We welcome your talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro-divergent.
We welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you meet all the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK under the Skilled Worker route are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
If applying for this role on a secondment basis, please make sure you have obtained prior agreement from your current line manager to apply for this position.
Please note that we currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.
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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 visit https://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