Skip to main content

This site is independent of the NHS and the Department of Health.

Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
Medical Education
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
251-CORP8662-FPC-A
Employer
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital
Town
Basingstoke
Salary
£27,485 - £30,162 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/10/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Foundation Programme Co-ordinator

NHS AfC: 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.

 

Job overview

We require an enthusiastic person to work with the Medical Education Team in a busy department.

You will provide a pro-active service for Foundation Doctors in Training maintaining the portfolio management of the trainees, providing pastoral support, organising teaching days and the shadowing week.

Good interpersonal skills, the ability to multi-task, work to deadlines and attention to detail are essential; a flexible approach is required which includes working primarily at Basingstoke with occasional working at Winchester. 

Main duties of the job

·       To be the first point of contact for all foundation doctors

·     Organise weekly teaching programmes for Foundation Year one & Foundation Year two doctors

·   Facilitate and organise the Simulation and ALS attendance for all Foundation doctors; ensuring that departments release trainees to attend, trainees are aware of the date they are booked to attend

·      Maintain detailed attendance records of teaching which contribute to the ARCP process for Foundation Doctors

·   To develop and maintain communications with stakeholders both internally and externally, ensuring that all communications are cascaded in a timely fashion to the Foundation Programme Director and Medical Education team

·   Placement and rotational planning for Foundation Doctors, including ensuring the Horus e-portfolio is kept up to date

·  Lead Administrator for the E-portfolio system for Foundation Doctors

·        Organise mid term reviews

·        Provide pastoral support to all foundation doctors

·        Liaise with NHS England Wessex Foundation School to ensure that the post-holder is fully up-to date with developments locally and nationally with Foundation Training.

·        Organisation of meetings for Educational & Clinical Supervisors

·        Co-ordinate the annual induction programme for Foundation year one trainees

·        Attend ARCPs at least once per year

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.

Tackling Climate Change: Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, search HHFT Climate Action or [email protected].

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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 and 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 Foundation 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 and in their absence communicate 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.

 

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
  • Work experience in administration in the NHS, health care or education sector
  • Proficient in Microsoft office - Word, Excel PowerPoint, Outlook and TEAMS packages
  • Ability to communicate both, written and verbal, with relevant staff groups
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Experience of liaising with staff at all levels
  • Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
  • Excellent organisational skills including programmes and events
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant previous experience of either Undergraduate or Postgraduate Medical Education
  • Experience in Medical Staffing/Education or a similar environment
  • Experience of organizing Educational Events

Knowledge

Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions for Medical and Dental

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldArmed Forces Covenant

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Karen McCarthy
Job title
Medical Education Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07584 270325
Additional information

Helen Roach

Deputy Medical Education Lead

[email protected] 

07717 355176

Apply online nowAlert me to similar vacancies