Applications Project Coordinator Internal

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Carlisle

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes (lease cars,

Cycle to Work

Vivup counselling service

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Applications Project Coordinator (Internal) to join the Digital Healthcare team in Carlisle. The role supports planning, coordination and delivery of digital applications to enable safe patient care and alignment with the digital strategy.

The post holder will work with project managers, application specialists and clinical teams to maintain plans, manage risks and ensure timely delivery within scope and governance.

Qualifications

Educated to Diploma level or equivalent or demonstrate equivalent knowledge.
PRINCE2 Foundation qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

Support planning, coordination, implementation and delivery of digital applications projects.
Coordinate project activities for implementation, upgrade and optimisation of applications within NHS standards.
Maintain project documentation, monitor progress and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

Diploma level or equivalent

PRINCE2 Foundation

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Applications Project Coordinator *Internal*

The closing date is 21 October 2026

INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY

As part of the Digital Healthcare team, Applications have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Applications Project Coordinator. The successful applicant will be part of a team who are responsible for the delivery and maintenance of corporate and clinical applications to support safe and effective patient care whilst delivering the digital strategy.

The Applications Project Coordinator will support the planning, coordination, implementation and delivery of digital applications projects for the team.

The post holder will coordinate project activities relating to the implementation, upgrade and optimisation of applications, to enable projects that are delivered on time, within scope and in accordance with NHS standards and governance.

The post holder will work closely with project managers, application specialists, clinical and operational teams, suppliers and external partners to coordinate project plans, maintain project documentation, monitor progress, manage risks and issues, and support effective communication with stakeholders.

Main duties of the job

The Applications Project Coordinator will support the planning, coordination, implementation and delivery of digital applications projects for the team.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Educated to Diploma level or equivalent or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge.
PRINCE2 Foundation.

Knowledge and Experience

Working knowledge of the NHS.
Experience of coordinating projects within an NHS, healthcare or comparable environment.
Experience maintaining project documentation, action logs and project plans.
Experience working with multiple stakeholders across different departments.
Understanding of project management methodologies and governance.
Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.
Knowledge of healthcare workflows.
Experience working with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Jira or similar.
Understanding of NHS standards, including clinical safety and change control processes.

Skills and Aptitudes

Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Strong planning and coordination abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritise competing workloads and meet deadlines.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
Ability to produce professional reports and presentations.
Commitment to continuous professional development.
Experience using project reporting and dashboard tools.
Facilitation and meeting coordination skills.
Understanding of process mapping and service improvement techniques.