At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate and deliver exciting careers and workforce development activities in the NHS.
- Company: Join a dynamic partnership between Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
- Benefits: Enjoy perks like an on-site nursery, wellness centre, and access to staff networks.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive environment that values diversity and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by promoting NHS careers and supporting workforce growth.
- Qualifications: Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience in coordination and administration.
The predicted salary is between 30414 - 36989 £ per year.
Weekly Hours / Programmed Activities: 22.5
Salary Band: Band 5
Staff Group: Administrative and Clerical
Contract Type: Temporary
Job Area: Admin and Corporate
Company Description
Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The single corporate service is delivered across both organisations. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.
Job Description
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st March 2027
The Career Development Facilitator is a designated site-based role within the Single Corporate Service, providing support across both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. While primarily based on the Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, the post holder will operate as part of the wider Corporate Service team, contributing to the delivery of a consistent, high-quality service across both organisations.
The post holder will work as part of the Single Corporate Service, providing a careers and workforce development service across both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, while primarily based on the Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver careers and workforce development activities, including career coaching, career clinics, work experience, and careers events, promoting NHS careers across both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
- Coordinate work experience provision, acting as the main point of contact for all stakeholders and supporting the delivery of a consistent and well-organised programme.
- Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the work experience programme, ensuring placements are effectively organised, compliant with Trust policies, and supported by appropriate induction processes.
- Coordinate the collection, collation, analysis, and timely submission of Talent for Care data and reports, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with national and organisational requirements across both Trusts.
- Provide information, advice, and guidance (CIAG) to staff, managers, and external stakeholders on careers, development opportunities, and work experience processes.
- Plan and coordinate careers events and engagement activities, working with internal teams and external partners to promote NHS career opportunities and support workforce growth.
Experience
- Experience of working in a role involving coordination, administration, or delivery of services, programmes, or events.
- Experience of producing reports, maintaining records, and delivering presentations.
- Experience of engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience of working in a customer-focused or service delivery environment.
- Experience in careers guidance, work experience coordination, education, training, or workforce development settings.
- Experience of organising events or engagement activities.
Skills and Knowledge
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and web-based systems.
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality, data protection, and information governance.
- Aware of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.
- Aware of general careers development or learning and development principles.
- Knowledge of NHS workforce initiatives such as Talent for Care or similar frameworks.
- Understanding of career pathways, employability support, or work experience processes.
Additional Information
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
Careers Development Coordinator in Portsmouth employer: IWT PHU Single Corporate Service
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, prioritising the health and wellbeing of their staff. With excellent benefits such as an on-site nursery, wellness centre, and access to staff networks, employees are encouraged to grow professionally through various development opportunities. This role not only allows you to make a meaningful impact in career development but also fosters a culture of collaboration across two esteemed healthcare organisations.
Contact Details:
IWT PHU Single Corporate Service Recruitment Team
