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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

About
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Contact
- Address
- University Hospitals of Leicester
- G58/G59 Block A Penn Lloyd Building
- County Hall
- Leicester
- Leicestershire
- LE3 8RA
Foundation Programme Co-Ordinator
Accepting applications until: 31-Mar-2025 00:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 31-Mar-2025 00:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
- Tref
- Leicester
- Cod post
- LE3 9QP
- Major / Minor Region
- Leicestershire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Oriau
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Salary
- Cyflog
- £26,530 - £29,114 pro-rata per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (NHS AfC: Band 4)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Medical Education
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Trosolwg o'r swydd
The Clinical Education Team are looking for an Education Co-ordinator.
This Trust Wide post will support the Medical Education Manager and team by providing senior administrative support to the Leicester Foundation Training Programme. The postholder will manage the Foundation Year one and two doctors through their training programmes within the UHL to a successful conclusion. They will provide senior administrative support to the Foundation Training Programme Directors (FTPDs) for the Foundation Training Programme.
This role will actively support the development of the Clinical Education centres and support innovative ways to raise the standard of the Education Team within the Trust.
Please ensure your personal statement clearly relates to how you fit to the person specification for this role.
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Provide ongoing expert knowledge, training and support to the trainees and educators relating to the Foundation training programme at UHL.
Manage the Clinical Education Centre Reception area, including the day to day Clinical Education Centre activities and maintenance.
This post may supervise/line manage one members of staff.
This role may require some out of hours working to meet the demands of the PG training sessions.
Please see the attached Job description for a full breakdown of the duties and responsibilities.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The main working relationships that the post holder will be required to develop include:
- Department of Clinical Education senior team
- PGEC Staff
- Library Staff
- Trust Board and its Directors
- Service Users including non-medical PGEC users
- UHL Consultants, Junior Doctors and other facilitators
- Foundation Programme Directors
- NHS England, NHSE (Formally known as Health Education England, HEE) across the East Midlands
- General Medical Council (GMC)
- Estates Personnel, such as Portering Service, Domestic Service and Catering Service
KEY RESULT AREAS
Administration - Foundation Training Programme
- Provide senior administrative support as required by the UHL Foundation Programme Training Directors (FTPDs) in their role to provide postgraduate medical education, training and support for the foundation years one and two doctors.
- Take responsibility for keeping all FY1 and FY2 doctors informed of all changes as they happen with regard to their postgraduate medical education, training, and future careers as directed by the Lead Foundation Programme Director, Associate Directors and NHSE.
- Take a lead for ensuring Job Descriptions for Foundation Posts are kept up to date and uploaded to the Clinical Education website.
- Support the smooth running of Annual Review of Competency Progression (ARCP).
Administration – Clinical Education Centres
- Manage the Clinical Education Centres (CECs) reception area.
- Manage the process of room bookings, including bookings, confirmation and charging in accordance with the CEC booking charging policies.
- Provide cross site senior administrative support as and when required.
- To assist with audio visual support for meetings as and when required.
- Identify areas for development within the Education Centres, make suggestions and implement processes.
- Reporting faults to estates/domestics/ the relevant UHL service.
1 Teaching and Training
- Provide expert knowledge and assistance to ensure all foundation doctors are able to complete their assessments and competencies on the NHS e-Portfolio Training System (Horus).
- Provide training on the Horus ePortfolio system to Educational Supervisors for the foundation year one and two doctors to ensure they are able to meet their commitments in respect of the FY1 and FY2 doctors’ medical education and training, which will lead to them being signed off for their foundation training at the end of each year of the foundation training programme.
- Provide ongoing expert knowledge, training and support to the Consultant Body of Education Supervisors to ensure that they can effectively support foundation doctors.
1Liaison Between UHL and NHSE for the FY1 and FY2 trainee doctors
- Provide administrative support with Network logins for doctors.
- Provide an expert knowledge of the requirements for foundation doctors to complete their foundation training to sign off at the end of FY1 and FY2.
- Responsible for the allocation of Education Supervisors (ESs) for FY1 and FY2 Doctors. Ensure all foundation trainees are informed of who their ES are and vice versa. Assist with the recruitment of Educational Supervisors.
- Develop and maintain systems and databases to record attendance of foundation programme doctors at mandatory teaching sessions.
- Manage the collation and administration of records for all external bodies.
- Manage all assessment paperwork/queries in conjunction with other UHL Foundation Programme Coordinator (FPC) for FY1 and FY2 doctors ensuring documentation, both electronic and hard copy, has been satisfactorily completed by the trainees, their trainers and education supervisors to meet the criteria for sign off by the Foundation Programme Directors and NHSE.
1 Foundation Training Programme
- To lead other members of the team in providing senior administrative support in the design of the Foundation Programme educational programmes across the UHL sites.
- To liaise with facilitators and speakers for the education programme confirming dates, venues and content of talk.
- To prepare and distribute teaching programmes. Manage the MS Teams channel and other various methods of communication with the foundation doctors.
- Manage the process by which the educational programmes are evaluated, collated and distributed to the appropriate professional training bodies for quality assurance.
Staff Supervision
- Provides day-to-day supervision and coordination of PG Administrator.
- Provide training and support to PG Administrator.
- Demonstrate own activities to new or less experienced employees providing training to staff on departmental procedures and policies.
Working Relationships
- Ensure good working relationship with estates personnel, such as portering service, domestic service and catering service to ensure smooth running of the CECs.
- Ensure good working relationship with UHL consultant staff and all other medical staff to aid smooth running and organisation of postgraduate meetings.
- Ensure good working relationships with external stakeholders.
This job description is not to be taken as a completely exhaustive list of duties and it may be reviewed in the light of changed service needs. Any changes will be fully discussed with the post holder.
GENERAL
This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.
You will be required to maintain compliance with all statutory and mandatory training requirements.
The link to the Trust’s policies and procedures is:
https://secure.library.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/PAGL/SitePages/Home.aspx
Should we receive high volumes of applications, this post may close earlier than the proposed advert closing date. Please submit your application in advance to avoid any disappointment.
Your supporting statement is an important part of the application where personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged as the content may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description and person specification.
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- NVQ/BTEC Level 4 or equivalent experience
- GCSE Mathematics & English Grade C or above
Meini prawf dymunol
- ECDL/Clait or other IT qualification.
- Administrative or management qualification (e.g. ILM)
- RSA Typing Level 2 or equivalent.
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 3 years administrative experience co-ordinating and leading large scale administrative processes.
- 2 years experience of working autonomously.
- Experience of developing and managing complex IT databases – skills to train users.
- Experience of and excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Meini prawf dymunol
- 2 years experience of working within an NHS environment – preferably with medical staff.
- Knowledge of undergraduate/postgraduate medical education.
- Knowledge of Foundation Training Programme and NHS ePortfolio Training System.
Communication and relationship skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Excellent inter-personal communication and negotiation skills on complex and/or sensitive information at all levels.
- Good typing presentation skills/accuracy.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Proven knowledge and experience using spreadsheets (e.g. Excel) to monitor, analyse and generate reports.
- Developed analytical and problem solving skills for assessment of facts/situations.
Planning and organisation skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Meticulous organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise and manage multiple strands of work.
Equality and Diversity
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Other requirements specific to the role
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Reliable, shows initiative and has impeccable attention to detail.
- Importance of confidentiality.
- Flexibility of working hours and able to fulfil cross-site commitments.
- Ability to negotiate and influence others.
- Able to deal with frequent interruptions and unpredictable work pattern.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of organising learning events.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Emma Duncan
- Teitl y swydd
- Medical Education Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0116 250 2301
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