Project Officer Apprentice

Job Title: Project Officer ApprenticeContract Type: Fixed-TermPurpose for Fixed Term: Apprenticeship, The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of UHS's strategic and Always Improving objectives by contributing to the successful delivery of service improvement, transformation and quality improvement projects across the Trust. Working alongside clinical and non-clinical teams, the post holder will help design, implement and sustain changes that improve patient care, staff experience, service efficiency and organisational performance.

This is primarily a development role, designed to build the next generation of improvement and project professionals within UHS. The successful candidate will undertake the Improvement Practitioner Apprenticeship, gaining formal qualifications, practical experience and exposure to a wide range of improvement methodologies, project management tools and transformation programmes. Through a combination of structured learning, coaching and hands-on project delivery, the role provides a clear development pathway into a Project Officer position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and achievement of the required competencies.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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