Programme Support Officer (Foundation Training & Physician Associates)

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 Programme Support Officer within the North West School of Foundation Training and Physicians Associates 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, programmes, services and initiatives.
The core purpose of this team is to:
+ Deliver Postgraduate Medical and Dental education.
+ Assure and manage the quality and improvement of education and training, meeting regulator standards.
+ Deliver statutory responsibilities defined by the Medical and Dental Act including acting as Responsible Officer for Doctors in Training.
+ Provide clinical and professional leadership to education and training policy, regulations, standards, reform and delivery.
+ Assure the quality and improvement of education and training.
+ Focus on addressing the gaps in the workforce across medical roles, professions, healthcare pathways and geographies through education and training.
+ Deliver and co-ordinate of nationwide commissioned, education and training programmes.
+ Recruit, manage and distribute education and training that requires nationwide delivery, coordination and oversight.
+ Maximise the use of digital, technology and innovation in the delivery of education and training.
+ Work with organisations such as GMC, Royal Colleges, NHS Trusts, UKFPO and Lead Employer organisations to support the delivery of training and education., The postholder will:
+ Work as part of a team to co-ordinate and implement specific workstreams and team functions.
+ Provide a comprehensive, senior administrative service
+ Be a point of contact within a specified area to advise external stakeholders, doctors, learners and trainers.
+ Have line manager responsibility for one or more members of the team
+ Have a methodical approach, and a keen eye for detail to ensure records are kept up to date.
+ Work independently within a defined function to achieve agreed outcomes
The postholder will work closely with clinical faculty, University colleagues, Business Managers, local education providers, Royal Colleges, and other external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of consistent services within Training Programme Management, as aligned to NHSE Standard Operating Procedures., Willingness to work with colleagues in person in our Liverpool and Manchester office a minimum of one day per week.
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