Job Description

Job Summary

We are currently seeking to recruit 2 Digital Co-ordinators on a 2 year Fixed-Term basis. The Digital Co-ordinator will support with the delivery of any digital/IT initiatives enabling primary care to move towards a digital first approach, where patients can easily access the advice, support, and treatment they need using digital and online tools as well as identification of new technology to support NHSE priorities and SGPA Strategy.

The post-holder will work as part of a wider team, ensuring there is integration with the breadth of the organisations activities and ensure the highest standards of care are provided for all patients who benefit from the services

Main duties of the job

Work with the member practices, the ICB and other stakeholders to support the development of General Practice at scale.

Develop networks with a range of system partners to ensure projects complement services elsewhere in the local health economy.

Manage the development and curation of clinical and patient information for primary care in Sunderland.

Interact with NHS systems such as GP TeamNet/EMIS/SIRMS to ensure compliance with expected standards.

Provide support for the delivery of TeamNet Clinical Support Information.

Maintain local document management systems.

Support The Digital Programme manager in the delivery of the 3-year digital plan.

Develop and maintain project plans under the supervision of the Programme Manager.

Attend project implementation groups to support the administration of these groups.

Attend meetings with partner organisations designed to develop and integrate services across the city.

To work flexibly within the team to ensure the work of the whole team can be effectively managed.

Assist with data and information analysis to support project delivery.

Carry out research to support development of new initiatives.

Collect and manage qualitative and quantitative data indicators.

Prepare, monitor and maintain budget information relating to projects.

Support the completion of monthly or quarterly financial reconciliations.

Produce monthly reports to highlight performance against contract objectives.

About us

For a second year in a row, Sunderland GP Alliance has been listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work and Better Health At Work - Gold Award, offering 33 days annual leave plus many other benefits

Sunderland GP Alliance is owned by the GP Practices of Sunderland and helps GPs work collaboratively for the benefit of patients and staff. We are a not-for-profit organisation, ensuring any surplus is reinvested back into better services for patients.

Sunderland GP Alliance runs three medical practices at New Silksworth Medical Practice, South Hylton Surgery and Monument Surgeries.

Person Specification

Motivation and Skills

Essential

Advanced planning and organising skills Advanced written and verbal communication skills Good IT / analytical skills Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines Work effectively independently and as a team member Ability to work flexibly Ability to recognize own limitations and act accordingly Aptitude to go beyond the ask, identifying barriers and heading off challenges. An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Excellent attention to detail Confident and assertive, able to challenge but also be open to influence and willing to realign views
Desirable

Excellent interpersonal skills Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve Highly developed emotional intelligence and personal resilience

Other

Essential

Clear DBS check UK driving licence, access to car with business insurance UK work permit (if required)

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to a Degree level, or equivalent experience Microsoft Office particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Desirable

Project Management qualifications or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a primary care environment, or equivalent. An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practice. Experience in comms and engagement. Experience of working in a rapidly changing environment. Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams. Experience of supporting programmes of change. Experience of project or service development. Experience in GP TeamNet or equivalent document management system.
Desirable

Working knowledge of key regional and national strategic healthcare developments, particularly as they relate to general practice. Experience of working across the health care system with a range of partners and stakeholders Awareness of political challenges when working across systems in healthcare. Experience with social media and managing websites. Working knowledge of EMIS Management/templates
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: 34,969.44 per year

Work Location: In person