MPPP Project Manager

NHS Scotland; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service provider is seeking a Project Manager for a 12-month maternity cover role. This position involves collaborating with Health Boards to enhance waiting times in planned care and leading national improvement projects. Ideal candidates will have strong project management skills and the ability to effectively communicate with senior leaders. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of project management and improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with senior clinical leaders.
• Motivated and able to manage complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with national and territorial Health Boards.
• Implement activities to support Health Boards.
• Engage in leading national improvement projects.
• Drive safe and effective improvements in care.
• Manage deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join the Centre for Sustainable Delivery’s Modernising Patient Pathways Programme (MPPP) on a fixed term/secondment basis for 12 months to provide maternity cover.

This role will provide the post holder with a unique opportunity to support improvements and recovery of waiting times in planned care at a national level as part of the Centre for Sustainable Delivery’s Modernising Patient Pathways Programme. This role will support the implementation of a range of activities designed to support Health Boards, identify best practice, deliver redesign and embed sustainable improvements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a wide range of partners and stakeholders at national and territorial Health Boards to apply strong project management skills and communicate a clear vision for change.
• Support improvements and recovery of waiting times in planned care at a national level by implementing activities to support Health Boards, identify best practice, deliver redesign and embed sustainable improvements.
• Engage in leading, managing, developing and implementing national improvement projects to deliver measurable improvements in care across Scotland.
• Secure clinical and operational engagement and drive safe, effective, and person-centred improvements in care on a Once for Scotland basis.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, manage deadlines, and respond to changing priorities within a political context.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrable in-depth understanding of project management and improvement methodologies with practical application.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to secure engagement and drive change.
• Ability to work effectively with senior clinical leaders and a national team within the Centre for Sustainable Delivery.
• Flexible, motivated, and able to lead and manage complex projects at a national level.

Additional Details

Interview date to be advised; interviews may take place online.

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Equality and Inclusion

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process, please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Contact and How to Apply

For informal discussions regarding this post, please contact Jamie Cochrane, Head of Programmes ([e-mail]) or David McDonald, Head of Programmes ([e-mail]).

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.