Pathology Project manager

ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS TRUST; Truro; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Project Manager to join the Pathology transformation team, supporting senior management to deliver a continued transformation journey. You will manage cross-disciplinary projects across Pathology Services, using PRINCE2 and Agile approaches to realise quantified benefits and improve patient care across sites in Cornwall.

The role requires collaboration with clinical and information systems teams to ensure governance and timely delivery, with

Qualifications

• Experienced project manager capable of delivering complex projects within a healthcare environment.
• Familiarity with PRINCE2 and Agile methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Ability to manage cross-disciplinary initiatives across Pathology Services and supporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale Trust-wide projects within Pathology and related services.
• Apply PRINCE2 and Agile methodologies to achieve stated benefits and measurable improvements.
• Coordinate with senior management, clinical teams and IT to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Project management

PRINCE2

Agile

Job description

Pathology services at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a project manager to join the team working alongside the Pathology transformation manager and senior management team to deliver a continued transformation journey. This role will assist on a number of large scale Trustwide projects which directly impact Pathology Services and also directly control a number of projects within Pathology Services as well as promoting and assisting with delivery of quality improvement initiatives identified by individual Pathology disciplines.

Main duties of the job It is the responsibility of the post-holder to use their skills, experience and subject matter expertise to implement, deliver and review projects after implementation against stated benefits. Projects are undertaken in a structured manner in accordance with formal Project Management procedures (PRINCE 2 and Agile) and cover a wide range of disciplines including but not restricted to: Clinical systems; Business systems and Infrastructure.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

• Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
• St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
• West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non‑clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams. We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that’s safe, kind and high‑quality. We are RCHT.