Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Programme Administrator to join the Dental Education team to support our successful BSc in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy.
Applicants will have a strong background within administration, with relevant knowledge of healthcare/NHS, undergraduate and post graduate education. You will need to be extremely customer focused, confident, organised, and enthusiastic team player
Main duties of the job
Able to maintain extensive databases, monitor and report on quality assurance, support trainees and administrate educational programmes by working closely with the respective student representatives, tutors, course leads and other members of the support team. He/she will have exceptional organisational and inter-personal skills and will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure high quality programme and examination delivery.
For further information on the post please contact Nicola Hawthorne, Dental Education Manager (email: [email protected]) or Marie Parker, Deputy Director of Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy (email: [email protected]).
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent
- Good working knowledge of MS packages (including Teams)
Experience
Essential
- Previous managerial experience in a large and complex organisation preferably within the NHS.
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of current issues and practices within the NHS and Education
- Proven experience in effective management of budget.
Desirable
- A proven record of success in managing change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
- Quality focussed with an innovative approach and the ability to solve complex problems.
- A strong understanding of multi-disciplinary issues and commitment to multi-disciplinary working.
- Excellent IT skills.
- An understanding of quality assurance and student reporting within education.
Desirable
- An understanding and experience of educational marketing and social media and GDPR
Personal qualities
Essential
- The ability to work as part of a team, building relationships and supporting others
- Ability to organise personal time and tasks to ensure that deadlines are met
- The flexibility to work on weekends as required.
- Energy and enthusiasm to ensure that objectives are met
Other requirements, including:
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment to self-development with ability to demonstrate knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting health and public sector.
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.
Applications 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 .
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
47-49 Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6DG