Project Officer

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., 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, 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 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.
  
  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