Job summary Would you like to work in a team who explore the ethnic inequalities in healthcare?
Do you have great organisation, analytical and communication skills?
If so, we want you to be part of our team!The NHS Race and Health Observatory (RHO) is seeking a dynamic and skilled Senior Project and Implementation Officer.
This pivotal role will focus on supporting NHS and key health service stakeholders to implement RHO recommendations and embed anti-racism policy and practices across the system.
Main duties of the job As the Senior Project and Implementation Officer, you will provide project management and implementation support for our organisation, including:Coordinating internal and external meetings; and maintaining project management tools and documentation to support project deliveryCollecting, analysing and compiling data and informationPreparing papers, presentations and briefings for meetings, workshops and other eventsUndertaking desk-based research to support development of the RHO Implementation programmeDeveloping and managing relationships with a range of stakeholdersAbout youWe would love to hear from you if you:Are passionate about addressing racial and ethnic health inequalitiesHave exceptional interpersonal skills, to build strong partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders and foster effective collaboration.Have experience of managing projects, including the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.The ability to adapt to changing priorities, deliver impactful results, and maintain attention to detail under pressure.
About us The NHS Confederation is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for our staff.
A place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.We offer a range of inclusive employment policies including family friendly policies and flexible working and we have range of channels to support staff from different backgrounds including our staff networks and a staff forum.The NHS Confederation is committed to being a flexible employer.
We understand the value and benefit to our employees being able to work flexibly and our agile working principles are designed to empower our people to work with optimal flexibility and minimal constraints to support a work life balance and take care of employee health and wellbeing.You will receive an excellent benefits package, including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice schemes and travel season ticket loans.
Job description Job responsibilities Project manage delivery of the RHOs key implementation workstreams including:Support the Observatorys Learning and Action Network (LAN) pilot by:Working with the RHO and Institute for Healthcare Improvement teams to plan in-person and online sessions and coordinating delivery of these sessions.Coordinating communications with teams, working with the RHO communications team to deliver internal newsletters, and posts/ briefings for external audiences.Taking responsibility for the project actions log and managing the project team meeting cycle and interactions with the external evaluators.Support the development of the Maternal and Neonatal Health LAN pilot program including supporting the development of the wider system offer through conducting desk-based research and scoping exercises.Taking responsibility for documenting RHO implementation activities and benefits, including collating information and drafting reports as required.Supporting the Director and Head of Implementation in developing the RHOs anti-racism offer for Integrated Care Systems, through desk research, and engagement activities aimed at scoping opportunities and areas of unmet need.Perform other related work as may be required commensurate with the grade.
Person Specification Experience Essential Well-organized with significant and demonstrable experience of using project management tools and processes for effective delivery in complex environments.
Well-developed negotiating and influencing skills and experience of using these to project manage the work of others without hierarchical authority in order to achieve project deliverables and milestones.
Demonstrable track record of developing and managing relationships in a proactive manner with a range of different stakeholders Strong attention to detail, the ability to work autonomously, prioritise work effectively and work to strict deadlines Excellent written communication skills, with experience of communicating with, and presenting to, a variety of audiences Experience of organising and delivering events and online webinars including round tables, workshops and both internal and public webinars.
Demonstrable and well-developed research skills