Coordinator inManchester inManchester PUBLISHED
MON 28 OCT 2024
Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
FIXEDTERM GOOD SALARY
Opportunity to contribute to health and care excellence through the development of clinical guidelines.
Collaborative work environment, engaging with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
Gain valuable project management experience while supporting critical healthcare initiatives.
Potential for professional development and growth within a reputable organisation like NICE.
Flexibility to work on varied projects, especially focusing on innovative technology appraisals.
Work within a team that values efficiency and effectiveness, enhancing personal organizational skills.
The Coordinator role at NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in Manchester involves organizing and managing the Clinical Directorate's work program, particularly focusing on incorporating technology appraisals into guidelines and developing implementation toolkits. The position requires collaboration with internal teams to ensure consistent progress across various projects, while also providing support to the Medicines Optimisation team.
Key responsibilities include developing and implementing policies, serving as a liaison for internal and external inquiries, ensuring necessary paperwork is completed, and offering administrative support such as managing correspondence and scheduling. Additionally, the coordinator will assist in project management by tracking progress and managing project-related systems. Applicants must demonstrate relevant experience and meet the essential criteria outlined in the job advert.
Key responsibilities include developing and implementing policies, serving as a liaison for internal and external inquiries, ensuring necessary paperwork is completed, and offering administrative support such as managing correspondence and scheduling. Additionally, the coordinator will assist in project management by tracking progress and managing project-related systems. Applicants must demonstrate relevant experience and meet the essential criteria outlined in the job advert.
As a coordinator within the Clinical Directorate you will play a key role in the efficient and effective organisation of the Clinical Directorate work programme, with a focus on the fixed term work to incorporate technology appraisals into guidelines and support the development of implementation toolkits, developing and implementing processes aligned to methods agreed in collaboration with other internal NICE teams.
The co-ordinator will work closely with colleagues from across the directorate to plan, coordinate and monitor the progress of individual products and projects, ensuring consistency across the work programmes.
As a co-ordinator, you will support the Medicines Optimisation team across its varied portfolio of projects and activity, with the following key responsibilities:
- Assisting in the development and implementation of policies and working practices across the Clinical Directorate
- Acting as a contact point for internal teams and external organisations on matters relating to directorate projects
- Responding to written and verbal enquiries from a range of external organisations, ensuring these are handled appropriately and forwarded as necessary to the appropriate person
- Checking that the relevant paperwork for projects has been received, chasing for contributions as appropriate
- Providing efficient and effective administrative support, including preparing correspondence and papers, collating, copying and distributing papers, managing diaries and making travel and accommodation arrangements
- Providing project management support for the programme as appropriate and developing and operating systems for managing projects, recording activities and tracking progress
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To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job.
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To work as a Coordinator in the UK, there are several key skills and competencies that are valuable across various sectors. While specific requirements may vary depending on the industry (e.g., event coordination, project management, healthcare, etc.), here are some essential skills commonly sought after for coordinators:
1. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain an orderly work environment.
2. Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with team members, clients, and stakeholders effectively.
3. Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail to ensure that projects are completed accurately and meet quality standards.
4. Project Management: Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Gantt charts, Trello, Asana) to track progress and ensure timely completion of tasks.
5. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations, identify issues, and develop effective solutions.
6. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work well with a diverse group of people and build positive relationships with colleagues and clients.
7. Time Management: Proficiency in managing one's own time and the time of others effectively, often in fast-paced environments.
8. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a team, understanding the roles and contributions of team members.
9. IT Proficiency: Competence in using standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace) and any industry-specific tools.
10. Budgeting and Financial Management: Basic understanding of budgeting can be beneficial, particularly in roles that involve managing resources or finances.
11. Adaptability and Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to changing circumstances and handle unexpected challenges.
12. Research Skills: Ability to gather and analyze information to support project planning and execution.
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