About this role
Job summary
The Postgraduate Administrator will work closely with the Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) team within the Student, Trainee and Placement Support Department They will be responsible for the organisation and delivery of teaching programmes and training events for resident doctors as well as supporting with inductions and mandatory training requirements. They will work closely with Training Programme Directors and Postgraduate Co-ordinators to deliver these programmes.
The post holder must possess excellent organisational ability, be flexible and able to exhibit initiative in resolving problems when they arise, along with a consistently highly professional approach.
Main duties of the job
The Postgraduate Administrator will be required to support with arrangements for training programmes and events, including setting up programmes,booking Tutors, equipment, rooms etc. as required, as well as arranging and overseeing online sessions. The role will be a vital part of the team and will be required to support events and provide administrative assistance to the team. They will work closely with the PGME team, along with other Departments within the Workforce and Education Directorate.
About us
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the North West. We provide many specialist services anddeliver award-winning teaching and development programmes, lead national and international clinical trials and research studies, and always give excellent care with compassion. When joining our friendly and dedicated team, you will have an unparalleled opportunity to learn, grow and flourish in a supportive and innovative environment, and work with some of the UK's leading healthcare experts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description -
The Postgraduate Training Administrator will work closely with the Postgraduate Medical Education team within the Student, Trainee and Placement Support Department. They will be responsible for coordinating areas of the Postgraduate Teaching Programmes within Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, as commissioned by NHSE. They will be required to co-ordinate the GP Specialty Training (GPST) and the Internal Medicine Training (IMT) Teaching Programmes, working closely with the appropriate Training Programme Directors and Postgraduate Coordinators.
The post holder will be required to organise all resources needed to support the streamlined delivery of the training programmes which includes setting up online sessions, booking Tutors, equipment, rooms etc. as required. They will also provide support for the ordering of teaching materials and catering requests for the IMT Programmme
The Postgraduate Training Administrator will be a vital part of the team and will be required to support events and provide administrative assistance to the team. They will support with the delivery and recording of induction, mandatory training and assessments for all resident doctors. They will also work closely with members of the Student, Trainee and Placement Support Team, along with other departments within the Workforce and Education directorate.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Good level of Education, NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Evidence of ongoing personal development
- Excellent IT skills including word and excel
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a busy office environment
- Methodical and organised approach to work, having the ability to prioritise and work accurately under pressure
- To be IT literate and have experience of setting up online meetings using platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
- Ability to work within established procedures and timescales
Desirable
- General understanding of education in a health care setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane
Preston
PR2 9HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)