About this role
Job summary
Lead Medical Education Coordinator Band 4 - 37.5hrs - CIC
The medical education team is responsible for the provision of undergraduate and post graduate education within the NCIC trust on behalf of Health Education England North East, Foundation and Specialty Schools, Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, Newcastle University Medical School and the University of Lancashire in line with the trusts LDA's and SLA's.
The medical education department covers the entire Trust and we have 2 different physical bases-one at Carlisle and one at West Cumberland Hospital. This post will be based at Carlisle primarily but there may be occasions when travel is required. Flexible working and working from home are options.
Main duties of the job
The main purpose of the post is to provide support to the Medical Education Team to develop all educational opportunities/activities in Medical Education. To co-ordinate Medical Education, including learning provision for students, trainee doctors and trainers (Clinical and Educational Supervisors) in all specialties across the Trust. This includes all aspects of administration including induction co-ordination, timetabling, room bookings, record keeping and general office management. A different working pattern may be required at peak times.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
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If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
5 GCSEs Grade A to C or equivalent including English Language and Maths Diploma/NVQ level III in business administration, or equivalent experience Advanced keyboard skills
Desirable
RSA III or equivalent word processing qualification; ECDL/Advanced ECDL or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Knowledge of the full range of routine and non-routine administrative and organisation policies and procedures, acquired through training and relevant experience Previous experience of undertaking administrative tasks. Experience of word processing. Experience of working with Medical Staff. Knowledge of Medical Education. Microsoft office package including Excel spreadsheets.
Desirable
Minute taking/committee servicing. Project co-ordination i.e. event management Experience within NHS, Medical or other relevant education environments. Knowledge of Medical Staff Structures Knowledge of Health Education England (HEE) / General Medical Council (GMC).
Skills and Aptitudes Essential
Excellent communication skills - written and verbal. Proven customer service skills. Proven word processing skills. High level of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to prioritise workload. Ability to meet tight deadlines. Ability to work without close supervision. Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to work on own initiative. Well-developed interpersonal skills Enthusiastic and highly motivated. Assertive
Desirable
Presentation skills. Persuasive and influencing skills. Negotiating and empathetic skills.
Personal Circumstances Essential
Full driving licence and access to own vehicle with willingness to work/travel across sites as required Ability to work flexibly as the post requirements may be more demanding at certain times of the year Reliable and punctual
Other requirements Essential
Ability to deal with high pressure situations is required e.g. an urgent need to organise educational cover at short notice. Commitment to continuing personal and professional development. Act in ways that support equality and value diversity
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 North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address Cumberland Infirmary
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)