Project Support Coordinator Student Accelerator Programme

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Work-life balance

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Project Support Coordinator to assist in delivering the Accelerated Cancer Career and Capability Pathway across SWAG, coordinating activities with NHS providers, HEIs, hospices and community partners.

You will help with meetings, data collection, reporting and stakeholder communications to support workforce development in cancer care. This role requires strong organisation and relationship-building in a collaborative NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Experience of providing project, programme or service improvement support within a healthcare, education or public sector setting.
• Experience of organising meetings, events and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of preparing reports, presentations and project documentation.
• Ability to collect, interpret and present information and data effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across organisational boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day coordination and administrative support for the Accelerated Cancer Career and Capability Pathway programme.
• Support the planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities across partner organisations.
• Organise and service programme meetings, stakeholder groups and workshops, including preparing agendas, papers and meeting notes.
• Maintain project documentation, action logs, risk registers and programme plans.
• Support engagement with Higher Education Institutions, NHS providers, hospices and community services participating in the programme.
• Assist with the coordination and tracking of student placements, learning opportunities and programme activities.
• Collect, collate and analyse project data to support reporting, evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Prepare reports, presentations and project updates for a range of stakeholders.
• Support communication and engagement activities, including events, newsletters and resource development.
• Contribute to the development and dissemination of programme resources, toolkits and implementation materials to support wider adoption.
• Support programme governance processes and ensure agreed milestones and deliverables are monitored and achieved.

Skills

Coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Communication

Time management

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

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Job Overview

An exciting opportunity for a motivated and organised Project Support Coordinator to support the delivery of an innovative Accelerated Cancer Career and Capability Pathway for pre-registration nursing and allied health profession students.

The programme aims to develop and implement a nationally scalable education and workforce development pathway that embeds the ACCEND (Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development) Framework within undergraduate education and practice learning. Initially piloted across the Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire (SWAG) Cancer Alliance, the programme will help students develop enhanced cancer and palliative care capabilities through specialist placements, simulation, mentorship and career development opportunities.

Working closely with NHS organisations, Higher Education Institutions, hospices, community providers and Cancer Alliance colleagues, you will provide essential project management, administration and coordination support to ensure successful delivery and evaluation of this programme.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual with excellent coordination and relationship‑building skills. You will be highly organized, detail‑oriented and committed to supporting innovative approaches to workforce development and education. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with a wide range of stakeholders and thrive in a collaborative environment where they can make a tangible contribution to the future cancer workforce.

Main duties of the job

• Provide day‑to‑day coordination and administrative support for the Accelerated Cancer Career and Capability Pathway programme.
• Support the planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities across partner organisations.
• Organise and service programme meetings, stakeholder groups and workshops, including preparing agendas, papers and meeting notes.
• Maintain project documentation, action logs, risk registers and programme plans.
• Support engagement with Higher Education Institutions, NHS providers, hospices and community services participating in the programme.
• Assist with the coordination and tracking of student placements, learning opportunities and programme activities.
• Collect, collate and analyse project data to support reporting, evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Prepare reports, presentations and project updates for a range of stakeholders.
• Support communication and engagement activities, including events, newsletters and resource development.
• Contribute to the development and dissemination of programme resources, toolkits and implementation materials to support wider adoption.
• Support programme governance processes and ensure agreed milestones and deliverables are monitored and achieved.

Working for our organisation

Cancer Alliances are an essential delivery vehicle in transformation, innovation and improvement of cancer services.

Cancer Alliances use their expertise to lead whole system planning and delivery of cancer care, working with their constituent Integrated Care Boards (ICBs).

Cancer Alliances hold a delivery plan on behalf of their ICB(s) to deliver on the Long-Term Plan for cancer.

Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire Cancer Alliance (SWAG CA) constituent ICBs are Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG); Somerset; Gloucestershire; Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW).

SWAG Cancer Alliance Mission

Connecting and Empowering the Delivery of Cancer Care Across SWAG Communities.

SWAG CA is hosted by Bristol NHS Foundation Trust for the purposes of formal employment and the provision of back‑office support to the Cancer Alliance.

Please note interviews will be in person only, in Bristol with a provisional date Tuesday 8th September.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Experience of providing project, programme or service improvement support within a healthcare, education or public sector setting.
• Experience of organising meetings, events and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of preparing reports, presentations and project documentation.
• Ability to collect, interpret and present information and data effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across organisational boundaries.

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
• If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
• The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
• By applying for this post, you are agreeing to Bristol NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Important

Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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