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Project Admin
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term/Secondment)
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week
Job ref
432-HR1820-24
Employer
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ipswich Hospital
Town
Ipswich
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/01/2025 23:59
Interview date
27/01/2025

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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Project Administrator

NHS AfC: Band 4

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole.Ìý The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Administrator to join the Transformation Team within East Suffolk and North East Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT).

This pivotal role will support colleagues in delivering a diverse range of impactful projects, including the Making Time Matter programme, which drives continuous improvement across the Trust.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, and organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Our ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively to clinical, administrative, and corporate colleagues across the Trust, as well as external stakeholders..

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive team committed to delivering exceptional healthcare transformation.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role, we would be delighted to hear from you!

This role is Fixed Term until the 1st December 2025 - Current ESNEFT Staff will be offered on a Secondment basis.Ìý

Main duties of the job

  • ÌýSupporting the delivery of transformation initiatives by maintaining project documentation such as PIDs, plans, and risk/issue logs, ensuring version control and quality standards are upheld.
  • Providing administrative support to the team, including:
    - Organising and facilitating meetings and workshops, taking minutes, producing action logs, and following up with action owners.
    - Drafting agendas, updating programme documentation, and ensuring compliance with deadlines.
    - Managing information systems to maintain accurate and up-to-date records, facilitating efficient access for the team.
  • Assisting with data collection, surveys, process mapping, and supporting the preparation of quarterly and annual reports.
  • Coordinating logistical tasks, such as tracking annual leave, scheduling PDRs, and ensuring compliance with mandatory training updates.
  • Acting as a first point of contact for enquiries, providing a professional and courteous service.

Working for our organisation

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.Ìý

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.Ìý

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.Ìý

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.Ìý

Our philosophy is that to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.ÌýÌýÌý

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.Ìý

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.ÌýÌýÌý

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous Project Management/ Project Support role
  • Working collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Advanced IT Systems including - Microsoft Office.
  • Experience of communicating with a range of people both within and external to the organisation.
  • Experience of dealing with non-routine administrative matters.
  • Experience in producing accurate and concise sets of minutes across varying complex programmes / areas of work
Desirable criteria
  • NHS experience
  • Experience within relevant work area
  • Experience of working with members of the public
  • Supervision/co-ordination of other team members

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE grade 5/C or equivalent in English and Maths.
  • NVQ level 3 in administration/secretarial or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
  • Certification in project management methodologies or PMO-specific training |
  • PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent project management qualification

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Confidentiality and Data Protection.
  • Customer service.
  • NHS
  • Knowledge of relevant work area and specialist terminology.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kavitha Muthukumar
Job title
PMO Lead for Transformation
Email address
[email protected]