Job summaryWe are looking for a dynamic and conscientious Project Support Officer to join our small but busy team.The role will provide project support across the portfolio of the Clinical Leaders Network with a particular focus on supporting the development programme and some administration functions within the central team. The successful candidate will be a key member of the team, highly organised, and able to work accurately and at pace in a professional environment.The post holder will provide project support for the operational delivery of the NHS CLN Development Programme and provide administration support to the Clinical & Care Development Projects Lead.Main duties of the jobKey aspects of this role will be to:Support the Clinical & Care Development Projects Lead inManaging the national development projectsHost face to face and virtual eventsCommunication and engagement activitiesProvide project support for the development projectsCross cover within the CLN administration teamThe NHS CLN is a national, professional network for all frontline care leaders and clinical leaders across England. Our aim is to develop our members personally and professionally enabling them to lead and embed change across health & social care as compassionate and inclusive leaders. Our focus is to invest in health and care staff to support their careers and in turn deliver positive outcomes for the wider system.The NHS CLN strives to be a nexus between frontline leadership, national policy makers and local decision makers. We are a strategic partner who work alongside local, regional and national expertise supporting our members to innovate, deliver best practice and enable standardisation to ensure the best outcomes.We operate through the following four values:People First | Compassionate Leadership & Social Justice | Inclusion, Equality & Diversity | Environment SustainabilityAs a fully remote team we are committed to supporting our staff through flexible working policies, personal development opportunities and ensuring they get the best experience out of their time working with the CLN.We are hosted by Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust.About usThe Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.ukJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.ukWe reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of this group. Appointments will be based on merit alone.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialGood General Education (eg Maths and English GCSE A-C)Evidence of recent continued CPDDesirableDegree educated to Bachelors levelProject Management QualificationsKnowledge, Training & ExperienceEssentialoExperience of providing support to a busy team in a professional environmentoEvidence of providing project support administrationoAbility to plan, manage and monitor according to requirements.oExperience of working autonomously and independently with a range of stakeholders to support project objectives.oExperience of data, information & invoice management.DesirableoProject management office training.oUnderstanding of NHS structures and organisations.oUnderstanding of the changing healthcare contextoUnderstanding of relevant external regulatory bodies (e.g. NHSE).SkillsEssentialoAbility to respond appropriately to changing circumstances and unexpected demands.oAble to use own initiative to prioritise tasks according to programme priorities.oConfident IT user (including Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and a willingness to learn and adopt new systems.oStrong written and verbal communication skillsoProven team working skills and awareness.oSelf-motivator, able to work under own initiative.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorthern Care Alliance NHS Foundation TrustAddressNHS Clinical Leaders Network c/ Northern Care AllianceSalford Royal HospitalStott LaneM6 8HDEmployer's websitehttps://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)