Lead Administrator - Accreditation

at  NHS England

The National School of Healthcare Science (NSHCS) is seeking to fill the permanent position of Lead Administrator - Accreditation.
You will manage the administration process for the accreditation and endorsement of a portfolio of new and existing work based training providers as well the accreditation process of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) delivering undergraduate, post graduate and post doctoral level scientific programmes.
If you are someone who is looking for a challenging role to develop your skills and further your career, this may be the post for you.
Within NHSE, the National School of Healthcare Science is an education provider who works with NHS organisations and universities across the UK to oversee the implementation of training developed for scientists working in the NHS in clinical healthcare science at all levels.
The NSHCS is committed to ensuring that scientists in training receive high quality education and learning. Our role as the accreditation team is to ensure the quality assurance of training delivery and academic learning.
The Lead Administrator - Accreditation is a key member of the team who is responsible for the provision of administrative support services relating to the accreditation and endorsement processes.
By acting as a fully integrated member of the team you will ensure that an excellent service to staff, trainees and stakeholders is provided by supporting the accreditation team and the wider School.
You will ideally be educated to Level 3 in business administration/operational management or have an equivalent level of administration experience in a similar area.
The ability to work autonomously with excellent attention to detail is essential.
The right candidate will demonstrate drive and enthusiasm for the service they will deliver. Above all you should be committed to improving the training and education experience and outcomes of learners.
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website .
Management of the accreditation inbox answering and escalating queries to the appropriate work streams, staff members within the team and the wider School.
To be fully competent with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, PDF files, Outlook, SharePoint, and be an advanced user of Excel.
Management of the Accreditation team’s folders in Outlook and SharePoint.
Provide complex data analysis and reporting on the work of the accreditation team.
To develop and implement administrative processes and procedures as required.
Ensure applications for accreditation are requested from all relevant organisations.
Manage annual monitoring of all accredited organisations.
Maintain records of accreditation status and related correspondence.
Ensure accurate and open communication and co-ordination with a range of organisations including Trusts and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
To arrange meetings, book rooms, arrange appropriate hospitality, produce and distribute agendas and papers, and take minutes where appropriate.
To manage electronic diaries and appointments.
Contributing to a continuous improvement process.
Support effective communication and stakeholder management, both internally and externally

Please refer the Job description for details