World Class Commissioning Graduate Scheme Recruitment Session Sara Wain Graduate Development Manager

Some BIG numbers… 1.3 million staff, working in more then 90 occupations and professions £100 billion budget 1.5 million people use the NHS every 36 hours

Organisational Structure in the South East Coast NHS South East Coast SHA Primary Care Trusts Acute Trusts / Mental Health Trusts / South East Coast Ambulance Service

What do Primary Care Trusts do? PCT’s have three core functions: To commission (or contract) services from other providers, including GPs, dentists, opticians and community pharmacies, acute trusts and mental health trusts. To provide some services ourselves - mainly through our clinical teams that work across the community and in community hospitals. To improve the health of the people in the local Health Economy area, for example through services like the stop smoking services.

Overview of the Scheme Strategic - Operational - Education The Graduate Management Trainee Scheme for Commissioning was established across Primary Care Trusts in Kent and Sussex in response to the Department of Health - World Class Commissioning agenda launched in Over a period of two years, the scheme will develop the knowledge, skills and competencies of the trainee, in line with the World Class Commissioning competency framework, with a view to developing and retaining highly skilled and effective Commissioning managers in the local Health Economy

Partnership Working…

NHS Staff benefits including the pension – one of the best in Europe To make a difference – to really impact on the care and treatment of patients, providing the best possible service Annual personal development review to support career aspirations Why would I want to work for the National Health Service? A standard working week of 37.5 hours Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus eight general and public holidays, rising to 33 days after ten years' service

Why would I want to join the World Class Commissioning Graduate Scheme? Band 6 Salary – (Annex U) approx £22,222 starting salary Two Year Fixed Term Contract Exposure to observe and learn from Senior NHS Management Fast Track Development – post graduate education – Diploma or Master’s Degree provided by Brighton & Sussex Medical School Ability to be creative and think of new ideas to old problems

Expectations of Graduates Minimum 2:1 degree, any discipline Enthusiasm to learn and develop Recognition that it will be challenging but an excellent grounding for a future career in the NHS Integrity, commitment and energy Take ownership and responsibility for their own development Take initiative!!

Expectations of PCT’s & Line Managers Make Trust and wider health economy connections for the Trainee Be supportive and have a developmental focus Meet regularly with the Trainee to agree direction and solve problems Engage with the Graduate Development Manager to effectively deliver the WCC Development programme aims To attend information & guidance sessions to support Placement Line Managers and HR Leads throughout the programme

Our Scheme… World Class Commissioning Graduate Scheme is in its 3 rd year – constantly developing and growing Supported and endorsed by 7 PCT Chief Executives’ across the South East Coast This year we have 4 placements available – NHS West Kent, NHS Eastern Coastal Kent, NHS East Sussex Downs & Weald and NHS West Sussex Partnership working with the National Management Training Scheme Aim to develop Graduates to become Commissioning Managers at Senior level within 4 years

The Recruitment Process Recruitment starts on 1 April 2010 Stage One: Applications we be online at NHS jobs: Please specify in the Supporting Information section which geographical area you are applying to, Kent/Sussex or both Stage Two: Assessment Centre Including: Numeracy and Literacy tests Competency based interview and Assessment centre selection exercises 2010 Cohort start date end of September / beginning October 2010

Contact Details Sara Wain Graduate Development Manager Questions ??