Job overview
We are seeking a highly motivated, organised and experienced band 5 Senior Programme Administrator to join the Quality and Commissioning Team, at the Greater Manchester Adult Secure Provider Collaborative (GM AS PC). The PC holds commissioning and quality responsibility on behalf of the GM ICB for the 4 Greater Manchester Secure Providers (GMMH, PCFT, Elysium Spinney & Cygnet Bury).
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic and fast-paced commissioning environment, providing high-quality programme, governance and administrative support to a complex, specialised system-wide programme.
The post holder will play a key role coordinating the administration of programme delivery, supporting governance processes, managing the administration of reporting requirements and working with a wide range of stakeholders across NHS organisations, independent providers and system partners. Hence the successful candidate will require the ability to demonstrate responsiveness, resilience, confidentiality and integrity.
The post is full time (9-5) and based at Harrop House, Prestwich Hospital, but offers a combination of office, home and remote working across the Provider Collaborative footprint as required.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached full job description and person specification, noting the below list is not exhaustive:
- Provide comprehensive programme and administrative support to the Quality and Commissioning Team
- Coordinate meetings including preparation of agendas, collation of papers, minute taking and action tracking
- Maintain robust administration of programme governance processes, including action logs, decision logs, risk logs and associated documentation
- Support performance monitoring, including tracking KPIs, progress against plans and reporting requirements
- Support the team to analyse and present data to support programme delivery and decision making
- Work with Business Intelligence colleagues to support reporting and data quality
- Diary management and admin support for the team including Commissioning, Quality and Case Management professionals
- Support engagement with stakeholders across the Provider Collaborative and wider system
- Manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Provide line management support to any designated administrative staff
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
fuel Genie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and information governance principles
- Understanding of performance monitoring and reporting processes
- Awareness of the role of Provider Collaboratives and healthcare systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS commissioning, performance frameworks and targets
- Understanding of project management methodologies
Experience
Essential
- Significant administrative experience within a complex office or programme environment
- Experience supporting meetings, including agendas, minutes and action tracking
- Experience working with sensitive or confidential information
- Experience working across multiple stakeholders or teams
- Experience of diary management
Desirable
- Experience within an NHS, commissioning or health/ social care environment or other equitable experience
- Experience supporting governance processes or formal committees
- Experience of line management or supervision of staff
Education & Skills
Essential
- GSCE Maths and English grade C/4 and above
- Educated to level 3 / 4 qualifications e.g. NVQ level 4, BTEC or Foundation degree or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Desirable
- Training or experience in project management tools
- Knowledge of NHS systems and data/reporting tools
Skills & abilities
Essential
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines within a time pressured environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and present data
- High standard of written communication, and attention to detail including report writing
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem solvinAbility to build effective working relationships with stakeholdersg and decision making skills
Desirable
- Experience using data reporting tools or dashboards
- Experience working in a multi agency or system wide environment
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