Healthcare Project Manager — Complex Programs

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate complex NHS projects. You will plan, control and report on progress, manage risks, and coordinate diverse stakeholders to deliver quality services on time.

The role requires degree-level education and ideally Prince2 or equivalent qualifications. You will work with senior teams to draft briefing papers and ensure timely, effective decision-making within a busy healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant field; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience of managing projects, including planning and control.
• Experience coordinating projects in complex environments.
• Experience managing risks and reporting.
• Experience drafting briefing papers for senior management.
• Experience managing stakeholders with varying influence and interests.
• Experience leading project meetings and working groups.
• Knowledge of Prince2 and Managing Successful Projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects in complex and challenging environments.
• Develop and monitor project plans, timelines and milestones.
• Identify and manage risks, prepare reports for governance.
• Draft briefing papers and correspondence for senior management.
• Engage stakeholders across levels to align objectives and actions.
• Lead project meetings and establish working groups.

Skills

Communication

Presentational skills

Influencing

Negotiation

Risk management

Decision making

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Meeting facilitation

Work under pressure

Microsoft Office

Independent worker

Equality awareness

Education

Degree level education

Tools

Prince2

MSP

Job description

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate complex NHS projects. You will plan, control and report on progress, manage risks, and coordinate diverse stakeholders to deliver quality services on time.

The role requires degree-level education and ideally Prince2 or equivalent qualifications. You will work with senior teams to draft briefing papers and ensure timely, effective decision-making within a busy healthcare environment.