Business and Project Support Officer

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Business and Project Support Officer to manage and support the National Provider Network for children's gender services. The role involves coordinating meetings, providing administrative support, and developing project management skills. This position is vital for ensuring high-quality services for children and families across England.

Qualifications

• Support development and management of the NPN.
• Coordinate and facilitate NPN meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide diary management and administrative support.
• Ensure adherence to case management processes.

Skills

Project Management

Administrative Support

Job description

The new Children and Young People’s Gender Service National Provider Network (NPN) brings together specialist paediatric tertiary providers of the NHS Children and Young People’s Gender Service (CYPGS). The Cass Review was an independent review into children and young people’s gender services that concluded in April 2024 with a final report.

In August 2024, NHS England published an Implementation Plan, accepting these recommendations, with the formation of the NPN cited as a key and urgent priority.

The aim of the NPN is to ensure that all CYPGS providers across England share a consistent approach, are high quality, and are underpinned by research. The NPN will work closely with NHS England and CYPGS providers as work continues as part of NHS England’s Implementation Plan to ensure ongoing quality improvements and alignment.

Working with the network of providers and the NPN team, the post holder will support the development and day-to-day management of the NPN and projects, developing a holistic understanding of the NPN, its services, and the children, young people, and families it supports. Although the role will not typically involve direct contact with patients, the needs of patients, families, and carers are paramount. The post holder will be motivated by the opportunity to shape the ongoing work of the NPN.

Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust hosts the NPN, but post-holders will work with specialist paediatric tertiary providers across England, NHS England, and other stakeholders.

The Business and Project Support Officer will coordinate and facilitate all NPN meetings, provide diary management and administrative support to the leadership team, and develop project management skills. They will also support the National Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting, ensuring adherence to the Standard Operating Procedure and local case management processes, within a continuous improvement ethos.

Alder Hey is one of Europe’s largest children’s hospitals, treating a wide range of conditions. We offer services across multiple sites and provide inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs. Our research portfolio is extensive, leading in children’s medicines, infection, inflammation, and oncology. We are recognized as a leader in children’s healthcare and research, with initiatives like our Innovation Hub fostering collaboration between clinicians and industries.

Our mission extends beyond treating illness; we aim to make every child feel happy, safe, and confident as they grow. We support children and their families, including parents, siblings, and carers.

For further details or informal visits, contact: Name: CYPGS National Provider Network, Job title: CYPGS Providers, Email: [e-mail]

If you have queries about this role or wish to discuss informally, please contact us via the email above.