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Frailty Academy Project Manager
| Posting date: | 31 October 2024 |
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| Salary: | £48,270.00 to £54,931.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £48270.00 - £54931.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 November 2024 |
| Location: | Guildford, GU2 7XX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9384-24-1068 |
Summary
This is an exciting time to join the Guildford and Waverley Frailty Academy Programme We are looking to recruit a project manager to be responsible for delivery of key specific projects as part of a wider frailty workforce development, training and education programme. This post is offered as a twelve month fixed term contract The Guildford and Waverley Frailty Academy was set up in 2021 by consultant geriatricians who recognised the need for everyone working with and/or caring for older people (whether paid or voluntary) to be trained in identifying frailty and helping people who have frailty to age well. We know that people living in Surrey can expect to enjoy a long life expectancy the average life expectancy is nearly 82 years for men and 85 years for women. In Guildford and Waverley there are more than 30,000 residents over the age of 65 years so it is more important than ever that we support people to age well by identifying frailty and managing frailty effectively. The Frailty Academy has developed a range of successful training opportunities aligned to the NHS Frailty Core Capabilities Framework. The Academy has now secured funding from the United Surrey Talent Fund to deliver an expanded programme of work across the Guildford and Waverley Alliance, including workforce development projects as well as training and education activities. The post holder will manage the planning, development, implementation and assurance of specific projects as part of this wider programme for frailty across the Guildford and Waverley Alliance. They will support the Chair of the Academy and the Frailty Academy Programme Manager in developing and delivering Tiers 1-3 of training aligned to the Frailty Core Capabilities Framework published through Health Education England. This is viewed as a key enabler to help develop the system strategy and application of the Ageing Well programme and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams as described within the Long Term Plan The Frailty Academy Project Manager will be part of a dynamic team working alongside Educational Fellows in several sectors including Adult Social Care, the Voluntary Sector and Allied Health Professionals. Main duties of the job Project planning and delivery relating to frailty education and training with links to workforce development. Effective management of key Frailty Academy projects, including project planning, risk, reporting and assurance arrangements. Working with the Academy Programme Manager and Chair of the Academy to design, deliver and manage the governance structures and PMO processes underpinning delivery of the projects within the overall programme. To model a collaborative and influencing style of working, negotiating with others to focus on the needs of the population of Guildford and Waverley which optimises the best care and treatment for the population and supports the achievement of the best health outcomes. To be a highly motivated individual, demonstrating a collaborative leadership style and adopt a flexible approach to meet the competing demands of the role For more information about the role please contact Michelle Bull, Frailty Academy Programme Manager via email mbull@nhs.net or phone 07870 389911