Digital Project Manager

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare trust in Plymouth needs a Project Manager to oversee IT projects focusing on the electronic patient record delivery across Devon. You will manage various complex projects while ensuring strong communication with multidisciplinary teams. This role is an opportunity to contribute to digital transformation in patient care while offering potential for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Support for flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects.
• Strong communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to understand operational behaviors related to project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex projects and ensure timely delivery of outputs.
• Build relationships across specialties and Trusts.
• Translate project requirements into tangible deliverables.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Understanding of technologies

Job description

The Projects Team manages and delivers IT projects within both national and local programmes of work and EPR / Business Programmes.

It is an exciting time to be part of the digital transformation within UHP and Devon as we approach the implementation of a full Electronic Patient Record across Devon. This will bring new benefits to all users and patients across our diverse county spanning 3 acute Trusts.

The scope of projects varies depending on the needs of the Trust and its aligned partners, and can range greatly in scope and focus.

Project Managers directly control a number of projects, some of which may be complex and large-scale, but all focus on the operational delivery of efficient, effective patient care.

This role will support the delivery of the EPR across all locations in Devon and will be based out of the digital team in Plymouth.

Where possible, there is potential for this role to become permanent, subject to funding and support.

Full details of this role are contained within the Job Description candidate pack. Please review this document for more information.

The role will focus on key deliverables within an identified workstream of the EPR Programme and will require a rapid understanding of technologies and operational behaviors to ensure timely delivery of tangible outputs for all stakeholders.

Project planning and delivery are key activities, and building strong relationships across specialties and Trusts is paramount. Due to the county-wide environment, attendance at face-to-face meetings in various locations will be required.

Full details of this role are in the Job Description candidate pack.

We are a people-focused organization where every staff member matters. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a dedicated team committed to innovation, clinical excellence, and excellent customer care. The Trust offers opportunities for career development in a progressive environment, in a vibrant city known for adventure.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC. CHECK YOUR EMAIL REGULARLY.

If you need assistance with the application process, including reasonable adjustments, contact the recruitment team at 01752 432100.

We value work-life balance and invite requests for flexible working arrangements, which should be discussed with the recruiting manager prior to application.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as diversity strengthens our teams. Note that vacancies may close early, and if you haven't heard within 4 weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

This role requires quickly understanding project requirements and translating them into tangible deliverables to maintain delivery cadence within a large programme. Responsibilities include managing complex projects, ensuring suppliers meet targets, and demonstrating strong communication skills across multidisciplinary teams and Trusts.

Full responsibilities are detailed in the Job Description candidate pack.