Programme Coordinator, IQAS & QPIDS

Job title: Programme Coordinator, IQAS & QPIDS

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: Grade 4. Appointments for this role will generally be made at £27,142 (Liverpool), depending on skills and experience. Please note, for internal applicants the salary will be reflected by pay and award policy

Working arrangements: Full time (35 hours a week). Standard working hours between 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working, with a minimum of 6 days per month in the office

The well-established and highly successful Accreditation Unit at the Royal College of Physicians is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive programme coordinator to join their team. The successful candidate will focus on projects to engage allergy and clinical immunology services in high quality care for patients through the Improving Quality of Allergy Services (known as IQAS) and Quality in Primary Immunodeficiency Services (known as QPIDS) accreditation programmes.

Purpose and scope

The successful candidate will:

• Be exceptionally organised and interested in improving processes
• Be proactive and enjoy problem solving
• Enjoy communicating with a range of individuals, developing great working relationships
• Be experienced at working in project support roles
• Have a passion for improving the healthcare workforce and its services.

About the role

As programme coordinator, you will make an impact every day by:

• Delivering high quality projects, focusing on engaging with services to undertake accreditation processes and outlining the benefits of participation
• Planning and coordinating training events and workshops, including presenting to audiences in an engaging and professional manner and preparing quality written materials
• Working with a wide range of stakeholders to appreciate their needs and ensure that we provide a high-quality programme which develops services across the UK and Ireland
• Planning and producing high quality content such as social media posts, website content, written blogs and newsletters
• Organising accreditation assessments, ensuring that processes are as efficient as possible, and websites are user centric
• Identifying improvement to processes and supporting improvement projects
• Supporting the wider team with the delivery of their projects.

You will need outstanding organisational skills and the ability to liaise and communicate confidently with a range of people. Using initiative and being able to work flexibly as a member of a busy team are also essential qualities.

For more information about the role please view the job description and person specification. 

About us

Accreditation is a method of improving the quality of healthcare by assessing clinical services in relation to agreed standards. The Accreditation Unit team pride themselves on their dedication to delivering high quality work and making a difference. We have a culture of involvement; everyone’s views matter and we want you to contribute your ideas and help shape and improve what we do.

Our benefits

Working at the RCP comes with lots of benefits designed to ensure that you feel valued and supported in your role. The benefits we offer include:

The basics

• 27 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
• Group personal pension plan with 7% employer contribution
• Interest-free season ticket loan 
• Interest-free tenancy deposit loan
• Life assurance
• Group income protection
• Annual pay award 
• Flexible working hours
• Employee assistance programme – 24/7 advice and support for any work-related issues as well as any problems affecting your home life
• Occupational health team – includes employment and work-related health assessments, health checks and work station assessments
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Corporate eye care scheme
• Health cash plan
• Professional training and development opportunities 
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Staff discounts platform – including discounts on cinema tickets and a range of high street brands.
• You will also benefit from working in friendly offices in an attractive location

About the RCP

The Royal College of Physicians is a rewarding and friendly place to work with an incredible history, dating back to our foundation in 1518. We are a professional membership body for physicians – doctors who work in hospitals – with over 40,000 members in the UK and around the world working to improve patient care and reduce illness. Our activities focus on educating, improving, and influencing for better health and care.

How to apply

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual with a commitment to our core values – collaboration, learning and taking care.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining, with clear examples, how your skills and experience meet the job description. Please note that applications received without a supporting statement will not be shortlisted.

If you have any queries about the application process, the role or would like an informal discussion, please contact Cynthia Yim, Senior Project Manager, Accreditation Unit (Cynthia.Yim@rcp.ac.uk).

Closing date: Monday 4 November 2024, 11.59pm

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by: Wednesday 6 November 2024

Interview date: Tuesday 12 November 2024

The RCP positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

The RCP is all about our people – our members, staff, volunteers, and leaders. We educate, influence, and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know we can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming into our community people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients we serve is a priority for us.