Job summary
- Main area
- Medical Education
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 251-CORP9635-FPC
- Employer
- Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- North Hampshire Hospital
- Town
- Basinsgtoke
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/03/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 01/04/2025
Employer heading

Foundation Programme Coordinator
Band 4
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
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Job overview
This role is only open to applicants that currently work within an NHS Trust within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care System (HIOW ICS).Ìý
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic co-ordinator to join our medical education team supporting the Foundation trainees working across Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust.Ìý
If you want a new challenge, rewarding job and to be part of a team that makes a difference we would love to hear from you.
The Medical Education Team is responsible for all medical trainees employed by HHFT via Health Education Wessex, approx. 600, across a variety of specialties. The post holder will be part of the team ensuring relevant information is shared in a timely manner with key stakeholders within the organisation. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all services provided by the department are dealt with in a responsive and efficient manner.
Therefore, the ideal candidate will be highly organised with excellent IT skills and adept at dealing with a varied and demanding workload. You will be an excellent communicator, with a methodical approach and have a high attention to detail. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to perform under pressure are essential.
If you are seeking the opportunity to use your previous experience and initiative, we look forward to receiving your application. In return, we offer you a diverse and interesting role with training and development.
Main duties of the job
The Foundation Programme Coordinator is responsible for managing all aspects of Foundation Training, working closely with the Foundation Programme Directors, Director of Medical Education, Medical Education Lead, Deputy Medical Education Lead and Wessex Foundation School to ensure the effective delivery and administration of the Foundation Programme, to the highest quality and standards, in line with the requirements of the GMC, NHSE, Wessex Foundation School and UK Foundation Programme (UKFPO).
The post holder is required to coordinate the clinical placements and allocation of the Educational & Clinical Supervisors to ensure trainees are able to meet the requirements of their curriculum. The post holder is required to monitor trainee progression to ensure compliance with the Programme. In addition, they will ensure that all Educational Supervisors are familiar with, and support the delivery of the programme via the HORUS e-portfolio system.
The post holder will be required to represent the Foundation Programme Director and Medical Education Lead at internal and external Foundation meetings communicating information to key stakeholders involved with Foundation Training. The post holder will provide a high level of support to the Medical Education Lead in the delivery of postgraduate Medical Education.
The post holder will also organise and facilitate the weekly teaching programme, the annual Foundation Shadowing Programme and ARCP panel members.
Working for our organisation
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
The role will be working at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital; there may be the need to travel to the Winchester site on occasions
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GSCE’s grade 5 or above (or equivalent) to include Maths & English
- A level / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an administrative / business related topic (or equivalent experience)
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continued development
- GCSE grade 5 or above in IT
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of dealing with information of a confidential / sensitive nature
- Experience of liaising with staff at all levels
- Work experience in administration in the NHS, health care or education sector
- Experience of processing sensitive, complex and confidential data
- Ability to communicate both, written and verbal, with relevant staff groups
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
- Proficient in taking notes of meetings
- Excellent organisational skills including programmes and events
Desirable criteria
- Experience of organising Educational Events
- Experience in Medical Staffing/Education or a similar environment
- Relevant previous experience of either Undergraduate or Postgraduate Medical Education
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Proficient in Microsoft office - Word, Excel PowerPoint, Outlook and TEAMS packages
- Good working knowledge of internet navigation
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of the education pathway for postgraduate doctors
- Knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions for Medical and Dental
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Karen McCarthy
- Job title
- Medical Education Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01962 825288
- Additional information
Helen Roach
Deputy Medical Education Lead
07717 355176
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