Medical Education in Leeds is a fully integrated service, supporting the education and training of our current and future medical workforce. We largely support NHS England, the GMC, and Royal Colleges/Schools to deliver state‑of‑the‑art postgraduate medical education for all levels of trainees. We assist consultants, SAS grades, resident doctors and others in the medical workforce who are not on training contracts, with ongoing professional development.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will provide a comprehensive administration service to the Professional Support & Education team and the wider Medical Education Team. Responsibilities include arranging and planning work on a day‑to‑day basis within departmental demands and priorities, administering the regional Foundation Doctor Teaching Programme on behalf of the Yorkshire and Humber Foundation School, supporting the wellbeing of Foundation Doctors within Leeds Teaching Hospitals, providing high‑quality administrative support for other medical & surgical courses and programmes, and supporting department‑wide services such as Resident Doctor Induction.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We carry out this through the delivery of our multi‑year goals and strategic priorities. Central to everything we do is The Leeds Way and our values and behaviours.
We are committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and to help every colleague reach their full potential. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported and has a true sense of belonging.
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Mr Jack Thurland– Professional Support & Education
jack.thurland@nhs.net
0113 2066819
* Coordinate day‑to‑day administrative workloads and support service delivery.
* Use spreadsheets, databases and other information systems to support reporting and operational activity.
* Communicate sensitively, clearly and effectively.
* Liaise professionally with staff at all levels, including consultants and managers.
* Manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
* Work independently, use initiative and monitor own and team workloads.
* Exercise sound judgement, assess situations and resolve or escalations appropriately.
* Maintain professionalism, confidentiality and discretion at all times.
* Allocate and monitor workloads to ensure service targets are met.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Good working knowledge of Internet and intranet systems and electronic record‑keeping. Experience of NHS information systems and databases.
* Approachable, professional and trustworthy, demonstrating honesty, integrity and reliability.
* Flexible and adaptable to changing service demands.
* Committed to maintaining high standards of service delivery and continuous improvement, with a willingness to take responsibility for learning, development and undertake relevant training.
Qualifications
* Experience working in an administrative or secretarial role within a large, complex organisation.
* Experience coordinating day‑to‑day administrative workloads and supporting service delivery.
* Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, databases and NHS information systems.
* Able to work independently, maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement.
Sponsorship Eligibility
Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please consult the full guidance before submitting your application.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm no relevant criminal convictions.
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