Programme Co-Ordinator

City St George’s, University of London, unites City, University of London, and St George’s, creating one of the largest suppliers of healthcare professionals in the capital and a major higher education destination for London students. The combined university spans disciplines in health, business, law, creativity, science, and technology, forming a ‘health powerhouse’ for students, researchers, and the NHS.

This merger drives significant advances in healthcare, from treatment and workforce development to policy and leadership.

An exciting opportunity is available within the new Inspiring Students into Research Scheme (INSIGHT) at the School of Health and Psychological Sciences. The role will work with the Health Services Research and Management department and closely collaborate with City, University of London and Queen Mary University of London.

Responsibilities include managing the programme, collaborating with local Trusts and health organizations, supporting clinicians, and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.

Background

This post is an exciting opportunity to be part of the new Inspiring Students into Research Scheme (INSIGHT) at the School of Health and Psychological Sciences. This role will sit within the Health Services Research and Management department, but will work closely on a day to day basis with the programme director of the Master of Research (MRes) at City, University of London and other MSc programme directors at Queen Mary University of London. In year 4, this has been included at 0.2fte for the required co-ordination of the final part-time students of the scheme.

Responsibilities

This single administrative unit will be the point of contact for all student applications to the INSIGHT programme.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will need:

• To provide high quality managerial oversight for the different programmes offered within the scheme
• To work alongside colleagues in local Trusts and other health organisations to support research- and education-active clinicians, providing events, networks and processes that enable students to advance on academic career pathways.
• To maintain excellent working relationships with the Programme leads, Directors of Research Centres and Postgraduate administration teams.
• To represent the School and its programme internally to the departments and other Schools and externally with partner organisations including Health Education England, NHS Trusts and funders.

Additional Information

Closing date for applications: 3rd November 2024 at 11:59 pm.

City St George's offers competitive benefits and is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.

The University operates a hybrid working model, with staff expected to spend at least 60% of their time on campus.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

City St George's operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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