Project Manager

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service organization in Birmingham is seeking a motivated Project Manager to oversee important projects aimed at enhancing patient care. This role requires a degree, a Prince 2 qualification, and experience in managing high-profile projects. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively with diverse team members and maintain project documentation. Join a dedicated team committed to improving mental health care services for the community. Opportunities for growth are available within this well-respected organization.

Qualifications

• Experience with managing multiple high profile/large scale projects.
• Experience of leading project teams, including senior stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare detailed programme plans and reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of innovative and strategically important projects.
• Plan, manage, and coordinate agreed projects.
• Engage with colleagues at all levels.
• Maintain relevant project documentation.

Skills

Project management tools and techniques

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Prince 2 Practitioner qualification

Job description

Project Manager – Programme Management Office

Have you got what it takes to help shape the future of Mental Health care in Birmingham and Solihull? Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated Project Manager to join the Trust’s established, dynamic programme management office.

The post holder will manage a range of innovative and strategically important projects across key Digital and Service Redesign programmes which aim to enhance patient care across the Trust and the wider region.

BSMHFT is one of the largest mental health Foundation Trusts in the country, providing mental health services to a culturally and socially diverse population. It is a digitally led organisation and was awarded the prestigious Global Digital Exemplar status in 2022 as recognition for its digital achievements.

The Trust’s programme management office has a proven track record of developing project management professionals to progress into senior roles both within the Trust and with external organisations. Why not continue your project management journey at BSMHFT?

Key Requirements

Experience with project management tools and techniques and the ability to apply them to complex work is essential. A comprehensive understanding of benefit management and effective management of risks and issues across project(s) are also required skills. You will also be an excellent communicator who is able to engage with colleagues at all levels.

The post holder will have delegated responsibility for planning, managing, and coordinating agreed projects whilst ensuring relevant project documentation is maintained in-line with programme management office processes.

Qualifications

Applicants will be educated to a degree level or equivalent, have a Prince 2 Practitioner qualification with a minimum of two years’ experience in at least two of the following:

• experience of managing multiple high profile/large scale projects
• managing projects within a controlled project management environment
• experience of preparing detailed programme plans, reports and other project specific governance documents
• leading project teams, including senior stakeholders and external partners

A regular on-site presence is required as determined by the needs of the project.

Working for us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of our safe recruitment practice pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.

Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e‑learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second with us.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed. Our selection process may involve more than one interview or assessment.

Applications and Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK /Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.

Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.

Equal Opportunities

BSMHFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a fair, inclusive, flexible, supportive and transparent working environment for all employees and aspiring professionals. We treat everyone fairly and consider the role and responsibilities and its suitability for each individual.