Programme Project Manager

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Norwich is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee complex projects aimed at enhancing their Electronic Patient Record Programme. The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent experience, along with a proven track record in project management, preferably within the NHS. This position offers a salary range of £47,810 to £54,710 per annum, and will require regular onsite work at County Hall, Norwich.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of project management, service redesign, and project evaluation.
• NHS/public sector experience and knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex projects for organisational benefits.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Plan and monitor projects, ensuring key milestones are met.

Skills

Effective problem-solving skills

Excellent planning and organisational skills

Education

Degree level or equivalent experience

Project Management qualification

Tools

PRINCE2 methodology

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager to join our New Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for the successful implementation of major and complex projects that are key elements of the Trust's vision, values, and strategy. This role involves engaging a wide range of stakeholders and ensuring effective coordination with other interdependent work-streams, projects, and programmes.

You will be based at County Hall, Norwich with travel to other Trust sites where necessary.

Main duties of the job

As Senior Project Manager within our New EPR Programme, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a wide range of complex projects to ensure short and long-term benefits for the organisation.
• Building and maintaining effective internal and external relationships.
• Providing and communicating complex, sensitive, and contentious information to key stakeholders.
• Analysing and interpreting complex information and data.
• Planning and managing projects, monitor key milestones and outcomes.
• Leading and supporting others on service development, identifying change and implementing processes and policies.
• Line management responsibility as appropriate.

About us

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Job responsibilities

Please read the job description / person specification carefully and ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience needed

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree level or with equivalent significant proven experience implementing complex projects/change programmes.
• Project Management qualification or specialised knowledge of a wide range of project management tools and techniques.

Experience

• Project Management or equivalent significant experience implementing complex projects/change programmes.
• Proven track record of project management, service redesign and project evaluation and review.
• NHS/public sector experience and knowledge.

Skills

• Effective problem-solving skills
• The ability to use existing information systems effectively and interpret information appropriately
• Excellent planning and organisational skills

Knowledge

• A working knowledge of strategic planning
• Knowledge of PRINCE2 methodology

Other

• Ability to travel within Norfolk and Suffolk
• Able to work in person at County Hall, Norwich, on a regular basis

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£47,810 to £54,710 a yeargross per annum