Role Summary
Want to be involved in the biggest hospital building programme in a generation?
Are you passionate about the future of North Devon District Hospital?
The Project Co-ordinator provides vital project assistance to the Hospital re-development project team for all aspects of projects from inception to completion ensuring the delivery of projects on time, within budget, to the required quality and which improve the patient’s environment in accordance with the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's strategic direction.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Our Future Hospital (OFH) programme
North Devon District Hospital is one of 40 hospitals included in the Government’s New Hospital Programme. Backed by over £20 billion of investment, this commitment forms part of the Health Infrastructure Plan, a strategic long term programme of investment to ensure our health-care system, and its staff, has the world-class facilities it needs for the future.
About you
Are you passionate about the future of North Devon District Hospital? Are you forward thinking? If so then this exciting opportunity may be just what you are looking for…….
We are looking for a Project Co-ordinator to join the Hospital redevelopment team to help us deliver the biggest hospital building programme in a generation. This role will provide project management support, working closely with our Capital Project Manager and Programme Manager.
What are we looking for?
The successful applicant must be methodical, proactive, enthusiastic, approachable and have a keen eye for detail. Key duties will include:
- Developing, managing and monitoring details project plans
- Producing reports and managing risk and issue logs
- Engaging and communicating with staff across the organisation as well as the wider healthcare community, contractors and external organisations
- Process mapping for a range of departments
- Evaluation of projects
What we can offer:
- A supportive and friendly team environment to help you develop in our wider organisation.
- Flexible working policy - including hybrid working
- NHS benefits - including length of service and pension (if applicable)
- An exciting and rewarding role in which you can really make a difference for the local community of Northern Devon.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Core office days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at OFH offices, North Devon District Hospital.
Interview Date: Friday 8th November 2024
For further information please contact: Nicola Brewer, OFH Programme Manager on, nicolabrewer1@nhs.net / 01271 329231
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
