About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, proactive and highly organised Project Support Officer to join the Strategy, Partnerships & Delivery Team at Health Innovation West of England.
As a Project Support Officer, you will provide project, administrative and governance support to programmes and initiatives funded by the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England, the Office for Life Sciences and local partners. Working across a diverse portfolio of projects, partnerships and programmes, you will support the delivery of strategic priorities across the health and care system, aligned to the ambitions of the NHS 10 Year Health Plan and Health Innovation West of England's Business Plan 2024-2029.
You will work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders across NHS organisations, local government, universities, the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, and the wider health and care system to deliver programmes and projects that improve outcomes for people and communities across the West of England.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an individual who thrives in a collaborative team environment whilst also being confident working independently. You will use your excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities to support projects from initiation through to completion.
The role will involve coordinating meetings and events, maintaining project documentation and reporting systems, supporting governance processes, and building effective working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team and develop your skills in project management, partnership working and quality improvement, while helping to deliver improvements in health and care across the West of England.
Provide project support across programmes delivering improvements in healthcare across the West of England. Lead specific project activities, including communications, training, stakeholder engagement and data collection. Act as a key contact for stakeholders, providing project support and guidance. Work collaboratively with colleagues across insight, evaluation, communications and events to support successful delivery. Contribute to wider projects in line with the organisation's Business Plan and Project Portfolio.
About us
The Health Innovation West of England is one of 15 Health Innovation Networks across England, established by NHS England to spread proven health innovation at pace and scale. We connect and collaborate with our local NHS and care organisations and universities, and with industry partners, the third sector, and researchers to support transformation across whole health and social care systems, with a clear focus on improving outcomes for citizens.
We are an NHS organisation and employment with our Health Innovation is through the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust.
With headquarters in Filton, North Bristol, we support agile working including the opportunity to work from home.
You will need to attend regular in-person meetings and events at our office base and may be required to travel to other locations within our geography and occasionally nationally.
We value a workforce where people's varied backgrounds and experiences bring different perspectives and fresh ideas resulting in the development and spread of transformational innovations. We therefore welcome applications from diverse communities to ensure our team is dynamic, vibrant and reflects the populations we serve.
Find out more about the Health Innovation West of England at www.healthinnowest.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Preparation of written reports or presentations and manuals.
- Ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Demonstrable experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary project team.
- Excellent communication skills - written, spoken and grammar.
- Previous experience of working in healthcare, academia, local government, voluntary community sector or another environment which the HIN operates within.
Desirable
- A working knowledge of Verto project management software solution, or similar.
- Use of E-roster.
- Awareness of the current health and social care landscape and priorities.
Specific skills Essential
- Excellent keyboard and computer skills with significant knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Outlook, Sharepoint, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and across organisational boundaries - both written and verbal.
- Ability to support multiple projects, prioritising in an ever-changing environment.
- Ability to travel throughout locality to undertake duties as required, will need to attend the office base at least once per month to attend staff meeting.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Equality and Diversity.
- Awareness of NHS programmes and policies.
- Experience in planning and co-ordinating large scale events.
Please note: we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.
Person Specification
Application Form
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary project team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in healthcare, academia, local government, voluntary community sector or another environment which the HIN operates within
Application form
Essential
- Ability to support multiple projects, prioritising in an ever-changing environment
Desirable
- Awareness of the current health and social care landscape and priorities.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Health Innovation West of England
Future Space, UWE North Gate, Filton Road
Bristol
BS34 8RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)