Foundation Co-Ordinator

Integrated Care System; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Foundation Co-Ordinator to enhance medical education services. The ideal candidate will possess NVQ level 3 in administration and experience in busy office settings, ensuring high-quality training delivery while maintaining compliance with national standards.

Benefits

Fitness Centre

Childcare assistance

High-quality education and training

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a busy office environment.
• Experience in NHS or health sector organization valued.
• Proficiency in managing workloads under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of education and training programs.
• Manage data and coordinate meetings/events.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Effective communication

Excellent organization

Problem-solving

Project management

Team player

Attention to detail

Data collection and basic analysis

Education

Minimum NVQ 3 in administration

GCSEs grades A-D

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Go back to South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Foundation Co-Ordinator

The closing date is 14 July 2025

The Medical Education Foundation Team has an exciting opportunity within South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust to appoint a Foundation Co-ordinator. The postholder will work alongside the Foundation Admin team to facilitate the delivery of the Foundation Programme training.

We are available to meet prospective candidates and offer visits to the department to meet colleagues. This helps candidates gain a better understanding of the department and the role, and assess if they would be a good fit for our team.

Main duties of the job

The Medical Education Department is responsible for providing and quality controlling the Foundation Programme to meet national training standards, aiming to improve patient care standards.

Led by the Director of Medical Education (DME), Foundation Programme Tutor (FPT), and Medical Education Manager (MEM), the department strives to enhance and assure the quality of Foundation Programme medical education. It promotes lifelong learning and fosters enthusiasm for excellent teaching among all medical staff grades.

The post-holder will play a key administrative role to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality medical education services, compliant with the Trust, GMC, and NHSE England North East & North Cumbria standards. Responsibilities include supporting training programmes and assisting the FPT, MEM, and Foundation Programme faculty in delivering education to doctors in training, ensuring competencies are met.

About us

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One Team One Trust - We are committed to putting people first, providing accessible services, and fostering a culture of research, innovation, and equality. We value respect, fairness, and civility, and aim to create a compassionate, positive working environment.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups. We prioritize staff health and wellbeing, and offer high-quality education, training, career progression, and flexible working options.

The Trust employs around 8,600 staff, providing hospital services to approximately 430,000 residents, and specialized services to a broader population in some cases up to 860,000. Benefits include a Fitness Centre, hospital libraries, chaplaincy support, and childcare assistance. The Trust will not accept applications generated by AI.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full duties.

The department manages the quality and provision of the Foundation Programme, aiming to meet national training standards and improve patient care. The post-holder will support the delivery of education, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, managing data, supporting induction, and coordinating meetings and training events.

Responsibilities include supporting doctors in difficulty, maintaining confidentiality, managing the Foundation Programme intranet and internet pages, and ensuring timely reporting in line with UKFPO and NHSE deadlines.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

• Moving and handling
• Proficiency in workstation tasks
• Concentration for data checking and input

Skills and Knowledge

• Remain calm and professional in busy environments
• Effective communication at all levels
• Excellent organization and time management
• Problem-solving skills
• Project management abilities
• Work under pressure, prioritize tasks
• Strong written and oral communication
• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Team player
• Motivated and committed to high-quality administration
• Workload prioritization and organization
• Approachable attitude

Experience

• Experience in busy office environments managing workloads
• Attention to detail and accuracy under deadlines
• Teamwork and independent work experience
• Challenging administrative environments and escalation skills
• Database management knowledge
• Report writing and note-taking experience
• Data collection and basic analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Medical Education
• Experience in NHS or health sector organization
• Service improvement and project planning experience

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ 3 in administration or equivalent, with at least 2 years' experience
• GCSEs grades A-D or equivalent

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust