Digital IT Project Manager

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the Digital Information Technology (DIT) team based at St James' University Leeds. You will deliver digital transformation projects that improve ways of working and patient outcomes across the Trust.

The role requires strong planning, communication and stakeholder management skills to lead complex initiatives from initiation to benefits realisation within a collaborative, patient-centred environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering digital transformation projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from planning and implementation through to delivery.
• Coordinate across DIT and clinical and corporate services to achieve outcomes.
• Identify and manage risks, dependencies and issues.
• Communicate with stakeholders and report progress and benefits realization.
• Close projects with lessons learned and formal handover.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Leadership

Planning and scheduling

Team coordination

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join our Digital, Information & Technology (DIT) team within the Trust. Based at St James' University Leeds, you will play a key role in delivering projects that support the Trusts digital transformation, improve ways of working and help deliver better outcomes for our patients, service users and staff.

Main duties of the job

Working across DIT and with colleagues from clinical and corporate services, you will lead projects from planning and implementation through to successful delivery. You will bring structure, energy and clear communication to complex projects, ensuring that work is delivered on time, to a high standard and with a focus on benefits and outcomes.We are looking for someone who is organised, collaborative and solutions-focused, with strong project management, communication and stakeholder management skills. You will be confident managing competing priorities, identifying and resolving risks, and bringing people together to achieve a shared goal.This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team at the heart of the Trusts digital journey. If you are passionate about delivering meaningful change, enjoy working with people and want to make a real difference through technology and transformation, we would love to hear from you.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job responsibilities

About Our Team

Key System Improvement Team sits within Digital Information Technology at Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust. We are a friendly, supportive and dedicated team who are passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a positive difference to the people we support.

What makes our team special is the strong sense of teamwork, respect and shared purpose. Everyone has an important role to play, and we value the different skills, experiences and perspectives that each team member brings. We work collaboratively, support one another and create an environment where people feel comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas and developing their skills.

Our Atmosphere and Work Ethic

We are proud of our positive and inclusive working environment. While our work can be busy and challenging, we look out for each other and celebrate our successes together. We encourage open communication, continuous learning and a culture where everyone is treated with kindness and respect.

Why Join Us?

There are many benefits to becoming part of Key System Improvement Team. You will have the opportunity to:

• Work alongside experienced, friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Develop your knowledge, skills and confidence through learning and development opportunities.
• Make a meaningful difference to patients, service users, colleagues and the wider community.
• Be part of a team that values your contribution and encourages you to share your ideas.
• Work in an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and supported.
• Build strong professional relationships and be part of a team that genuinely looks after one another.

Why Apply for Our Advert?

If you are looking for a role where you can grow, contribute and feel part of something meaningful, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that if you are applying for a fixed term position, should funding be available to support there may be a possibility of the position becoming permanent.

If you choose to use Al tools to complete your application, please take the time to edit and personalise your application and ensure that the language used reflects your behaviours, ideas and values. We want to understand what you can bring to LTHT and your reasons for applying, not a version of these created by AI. AI is a tool, it is not a replacement for your thoughts, experience and ideas.

What you will bring to the role

• Planning the project: Define objectives, create schedules, allocate resources, and develop a project plan.
• Managing scope: Ensure the project delivers the agreed-upon outcomes while preventing unnecessary changes ("scope creep").
• Coordinating the team: Assign tasks, facilitate communication, and help team members work effectively together.
• Managing risks: Identify potential issues early, develop mitigation plans, and respond to problems as they arise.
• Monitoring progress: Track milestones, budgets, timelines, and performance to keep the project on course.
• Communicating with stakeholders: Provide updates, manage expectations, and ensure everyone understands the project's status and goals.
• Ensuring quality: Verify that deliverables meet the required standards and customer expectations.
• Closing the project: Confirm all objectives have been met, document lessons learned, and formally complete the project.
• Key skills of an effective project manager
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Organisation and time management
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Risk management
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution
  • Budget and resource management

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose:

Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.