Job summary

Do you want new challenges within a highly rewarding role?

The Learning & Development Service are looking for an ambitious, motivated, efficient and highly organised person to take on the post of Medical Education Administrator who really wants to make a difference to our staff and the patients we care for.

We are looking for a confident, professional individual with strong communication skills and has excellent interpersonal skills, able to adapt to changing priorities and is enthusiastic with a ‘can do’ attitude.

Reporting to the Medical Education Co-ordinator you will engage with key stakeholders both internal and external to the organisation, to ensure Medical Education is quality assured and successfully delivered.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of a dynamic friendly team in delivering an effective service, supporting the Director of Medical Education and the Student Lead in the delivery of excellent education governance and Medical Trainee (Undergraduate and Postgraduate) programmes.

To provide support with organising all medical education within the Trust,in respect of the Foundation Programme, CT and ST training (core training and specialist training) coordinate the academic programme – journal club and the Undergraduate programmes held within the Trust. Also to support the SAS Tutor in organising and coordinating training and educational events.

To provide admin support to the DME with; quality assurance, diary planning, attending deanery meetings, preparing annual reports, liaison work, governance / feedback. Coordinating DME with pastoral issues.

To provide support and cross-cover where appropriate for the L&D administrators.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Date posted

22 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£21,730 to £23,177 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

152-S335.22A

Job locations

MOD Base

West Moors

BH21 6QS

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to Level 3 (NVQ or A level standard) or equivalent level of knowledge within an administration role Or Working towards Level 4 Administration or equivalent level of knowledge within an administration role

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to effectively organise and prioritise own workload and ensure deadlines are met
  • Previous experience of managing a high volume workload in a busy environment.
  • Experience of collaborating with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in the NHS
  • Previous experience of working within an administration role in a Learning & Development Service

Communication

Essential

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

I.T.

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of using word processing , spreadsheet, database and/ or presentation software to RSA II/lll or equivalent standard
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to Level 3 (NVQ or A level standard) or equivalent level of knowledge within an administration role Or Working towards Level 4 Administration or equivalent level of knowledge within an administration role

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to effectively organise and prioritise own workload and ensure deadlines are met
  • Previous experience of managing a high volume workload in a busy environment.
  • Experience of collaborating with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in the NHS
  • Previous experience of working within an administration role in a Learning & Development Service

Communication

Essential

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

I.T.

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of using word processing , spreadsheet, database and/ or presentation software to RSA II/lll or equivalent standard

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.