Programme Coordinator

The post-holder will be responsible for coordinating and delivering programmes of work as a member of the Primary Care Department working with health and care stakeholders across defined localities, as well as with relevant regional and national colleagues if required. They will ensure that a portfolio of tasks/projects is planned, managed and delivered effectively, as the post is part of a wider Primary Care Department working across the South East. There will be an expectation for occasional travel to meet with the wider team or attend regional events with the office base being at York House, Horley. This role will have a focus on supporting ICB and Locality Training Hubs, GP Practices, General Practice Educators and the wider Primary Care with workforce development and transformation initiatives, as defined by local, regional and national priorities., 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.

The successful post holder will join the Workforce Training and Education (WT&E) Primary Care Department covering Kent, Surrey and Sussex (KSS). The KSS Primary Care Department is an integral part of the WT&E directorate across KSS covering a region that is densely populated part of the South East benefiting from close proximity to London, good rail links and several areas of outstanding natural beauty including a long and ever-changing coastline. The Primary Care Department exists to support and lead the recruitment and retention of the entire multi-professional primary care workforce, including doctors, nurses and the increasing range of allied health professionals who have expanded the primary care workforce in recent times. Our vision is to ensure that not only is there sufficient supply of health professionals now and in the future, but also to make primary care the premier choice for NHS careers in KSS., 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