Band 7 Project Manager Mental Health Mission

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Park Central; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health organization is seeking a skilled project manager to support their research initiatives. This role involves overseeing projects to enhance mental health services, working closely with clinical teams, and ensuring effective resource management. Ideal candidates should have experience within the NHS and a passion for mental health research. Opportunities for relocation expenses are available.

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursement up to £8,000

Comprehensive training program

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing projects within healthcare.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to oversee multiple tasks.
• Ability to collaborate with clinical and research teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting.
• Work closely with the Research and Development Team.

Skills

Project management

Experience in NHS

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Working predominantly at the Barberry Centre, at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), the postholder will support the Senior Programme and Operations Manager for R&D to deliver the objectives of the Mental Health Mission's Midlands Translational Research Centre of Excellence to enhance the offer of research to service users across the region. This will include but is not limited to the development of a specialist interventions unit/trials facility for clinical research, the establishment of research specific clinics and clinical research pathways and to enhance data access and management for the purposes of research and service improvement. The postholder will be experienced in managing projects within the NHS and will ideally have a passion/interest in either research and or mental health.

Responsibilities

• Take direct responsibility for the planning, implementation and delivery on time and within budget of specific projects. This will involve the management and organisation of staff and resources allocated to the project.
• Take responsibility for the creation and maintenance of business cases and project plans and reports along with clear, accurate and up to date project documentation and records relating to all aspects of project delivery.
• Take responsibility for the development of clear and accurate project plans ensuring that tasks are completed, and plan is continually updated.
• Work closely with identified organisational staff in managing and delivering projects across the organisation.
• Maintain a close working relationship with all members of the Research and Development Team and associated clinical/clinical academic staff.
• Managing system or service development projects for current and new systems/services.
• Contributing to large, complex systems projects and managing stages of large projects: Scoping, planning, carrying out and reporting on progress of all projects within the R&D Department.
• Full details can be found in the job description.

About the organisation and environment

Working for our organisation: Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.

Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust's induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK /Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.

Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.