Portfolio Co-ordinator
Job Description
Job summary
Join us at NHS Blood & Transplant as a Portfolio Coordinator and embark on a journey where your expertise will shape the future and reputation of an organization with a mission to save and improve lives. Within the Digital, Data and Technology Directorate at NHSBT we have some ambitious plans to deliver change over the next five years. Working within the Portfolio and Performance Team you will be at the forefront of supporting these change programmes. This varied hybrid role will be a mixture of home working and NHSBT centre base working, supporting work across in the various capabilities across the function and department. You will help with project work, demand and capacity management undertaking a variety of duties to help ensure the success of these plans. This is a unique opportunity to expand your understanding of Portfolio, Programme and Project methodology and delivery. You will therefore have a good grasp of project management through the complete lifecycle, supported by an excellent grasp of IT packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and the ability to use these to produce professional reports. Good verbal and written communication skills are more important. Calm when under pressure, you will be a team-player with knockout organisational and prioritising capabilities. You will also be educated to HNC/HND level or equivalent, and you will be keen to learn.
Main duties of the job
Your role is to support the Head of DDTS Portfolio Office to make sure that the great work being undertaken to make changes in NHSBT and specifically DDTS is delivered to the best possible standards. There is a wide range of interesting and challenging projects and programmes and you will learn how they impact on our customers and what good looks like. You will be required to support the key meetings, making sure they are well prepared and everyone is clear what needs to happen. You will be providing Programme Management Office services supporting key management information from Project Boards through to departmental seniot governance boards. This is a key role where you would be a critical friend across DDTS Portfolio, Programmes and Projects. You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice.
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need. Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever. You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.
What we offer:
- NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
- 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years' service and to 33 days after 10 years.
- NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions
- We've fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It's open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to HNC/HND or equivalent level of education.
- Willingness to gain further formal training or experience in project/programme methodology and delivery.
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Understanding project management through the complete life cycle.
- Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), or equivalent Systems.
- Experience of using IT systems to produce reports and correspondence which are timely, professional and accurate.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT Filton
Bristol
England
BS34 7QH
