Digital Project Manager

ESHT; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is recruiting a Digital Project Manager on a 12-month secondment/fixed term basis to lead key digital initiatives, including the EmPoweR programme to implement an Electronic Patient Record (EPR). The role requires strong PRINCE2 skills, risk management, and collaborative leadership across the Trust.

The post can be based at Eastbourne DGH or Conquest Hospital with travel to other sites as required and potential for home/flexible working; project delivery will be

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent.
• Track record of delivering to PRINCE2 methodology.
• PRINCE2 Foundation Certified.
• Documented CPD to masters Degree equivalent Level.
• APMP Introduction.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects using PRINCE2 methodology, demonstrating risk management and strong communication and leadership.
• Work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders as part of a Digital MDT.
• Provide vision and direction to ensure the project team delivers to schedule and maintains quality.

Skills

PRINCE2 methodology

PRINCE2 Foundation Certified

APMP Introduction

Education

Degree level or equivalent

CPD to masters degree equivalent level

Job description

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We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.

Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

Job overview

We're looking to recruit a Digital Project Manager on a secondment/fixed term basis for an 12 month period to support the delivery of key digital projects.

The focus of this role will be the management of the significant elements of the EmPoweR, our programme to bring a full Electronic Patient Record (EPR) to the Trust.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with colleagues to ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget and to agreed quality standards.

The post will be based at either Eastbourne DGH or Conquest Hospital, St Leonards, with the requirement to travel to other sites as required and opportunities for home/flexible working.

Main duties of the job

We're looking for a Digital Project Manager who can manage projects using PRINCE2 methodology, demonstrating excellent risk management and strong communication and leadership skills.

Our ideal candidate will have experience of successfully implementing change in a complex organisation, working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and professional groups as part of a Digital Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).

They will be able to provide vision and direction to ensure the project team delivers to schedule, and demonstrate the ability to analyse and review complex facts and information, developing options to support decision making.

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent.
• Track record of delivering to PRINCE 2 methodology
• PRINCE 2 Foundation Certified
• Documented CPD to masters Degree equivalent Level
• APMP Introduction

Experience

• Relevant experience working in a health or local government setting; good understanding of NHS decision-making procedures.
• Understanding of challenges around the national and local drivers for change.
• Experience of successfully implementing change in a complex multi organisational environment with a wide range of stakeholders and professional groups.
• Delivering complex projects with Board level engagement.
• Communicating complex information to audiences who have no knowledge of the area

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Our vision is to be:

• The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.

Our mission is to:

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

Our strategic objectives are to:

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients’ experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive and
• Well led