Project Manager - North East & North Yorkshire Allied Health Professions Higher Development Award

Health Sciences & Wellbeing - School of Nursing and Health Sciences

**Please note that a market supplement is being offered for this position, which has been reflected in the salary banding, to align the role to equivalent roles in the NHS sector.**

About the University of Sunderland 

The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city.

About the role

Working in conjunction with regional Allied Health Professional (AHP) teams, this post will be responsible for the development of the Higher Development Award (HDA) across all systems in the region, working with the AHP support workforce lead.

The HDA aims to equip support workers with the skills, techniques, tools, and knowledge to improve personal confidence and capability, unlock leadership skills, enhance functional and digital skills, and improve patient experiences and outcomes. The programme results in either an Institute of Leadership & Management recognised award or level two or three qualification in Leadership and Management alongside the HDA qualification and Functional Skills Qualifications, if not already achieved.

This role will be supported and coordinated by the regional AHP team in NHS England, with regular oversight and input. This role is a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

What you can bring 

We are looking for an Allied Health Professional with extensive and active clinical experience, who also has experience of research and service improvement. You will be able to demonstrate your ability to work autonomously and engage with a wide variety of services and organisations. You will also be able to demonstrate your ability to manage and complete projects to a high standard.

What we can offer you 

Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.

• Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays. 
• Enrolment into our workplace pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future. 
• Access to our “My Lifestyle Benefits Platform”, where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate. 
• Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being.
• For those with young children, our on-site nursery offers exceptional care and education for children from birth to school age, operating throughout the year.
• Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities. 

Equality, diversity & inclusion 

We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society.

Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us.

Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.

The closing date for applications is Monday 29^th April 2024 (23.59 GMT).

Interviews/assessments are likely to take place on Monday 13^th May 2024

For further information please contact Cath Turner (cath.turner@sunderland.ac.uk) or Janet Folland (janet.folland@nhs.net)