Project Manager

Transformation Unit; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

27 days leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC) is seeking a Project Manager (Band 7) to lead transformation initiatives across the Trust on a fixed-term basis. The role is full-time (37.5 hours) with hybrid working and a focus on community services and integrated care in Gloucestershire.

The successful candidate will convene project teams, manage delivery, and drive benefits realisation across multiple programmes within the Transformation Hub of the Digital, Improvement and

Qualifications

• Recognised project management qualification.
• Understanding of tools and methodologies used within service improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Convene and manage project teams to enable delivery of transformation and change initiatives.
• Develop and redesign services in line with local strategies and government initiatives.
• Support performance improvement across the organisation.

Education

Recognised project management qualification

Job description

Employer Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Edward Jenner Court/Home Working Town Gloucester Salary £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 09/11/2026 23:59

Project Manager

Band 7

We love what we do and we think you will, too!

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and in a range of other locations across the county .

We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care . We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking ‘what matters to you ’.

We’re passionate about making sure that everyone can contribute to achieving our mission and w e are continually working to support healthy and happy high-quality team s in all areas of the Trust .

Our application process aims to understand each candidates knowledge, skills and experience. We have found that candidates that use AI to generate their answers can lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description.

It is really important to personalise your application to convey your individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively and for us to understand why you are applying for this role with GHC. We discourage over reliance on AI-generated applications as it will lessen your chances of success in securing an interview with us .

Job overview

This role is offered on a fixed term basis for 12 months. The hours are full time, 37.50 hours per week.

Gloucestershire Health and Care is seeking an experienced and qualified project manager to join its Transformation team on a fixed term basis to support key strategic transformation initiatives across the Trust. You will be joining an experienced team of project professionals supporting projects and programmes to develop and redesign services in line with local strategies and government initiatives across a diverse portfolio of Community Mental Health and Physical Health Services, with a focus on Integrated Community Teams, development of the OT Heath Service and HomeFirst service following a period of change within the organisation.

Working as a key member of the Transformation Hub within the Digital, Improvement and Partnerships Directorate the role offers a wide and varied portfolio supporting operational and corporate initiatives in the Trust as well as collaboration with System Partners across the OneGloucestershire Integrated Care System.

Main duties of the job

The Project Manager will convene and manage project teams and provide project management support to the operational and business leads within Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust to enable the delivery of transformation and change initiatives.

To develop and redesign services across our service groups, in line with local strategies and government initiatives which will require a high level of planning, negotiating, analytical and communication skills.

The post holder will support performance improvement across the organisation as required.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Working for our organisation

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people’s homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust’s priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate excellent skills and experience in delivering sustainable transformation through the effective use of project management tools with a focus on benefits realisation and collaborative working. NHS experience would be valued, however we value consider transferable skills from different sectors. The team is based in Gloucestershire but has a flexible working model so can offer hybrid working.

To support compliance with UK immigration requirements, all applicants who require a visa to work in the UK must disclose their visa history in full. This includes current and previous sponsors, dates of sponsorship, visa category, and any changes of employment. If you are on a Graduate or Dependant Visa, please disclose the expiry date on your application. Incomplete information may mean we are unable to consider your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

• A recognised project management qualification
• Understanding of tools and methodologies used within service improvement projects.

LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

• Highly developed specialist knowledge, delivering a range of projects in complex environment.
• Extensive experience of hands‑on project management, service development/improvement within community services.
• Experience working withing integrated community teams with a focus on service improvement.

When joining us, as well as becoming part of a team that makes a difference, we also offer:

• Free car parking at many of our sites
• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification.
• A multi-professional preceptorship programme for all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners.
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when if you work unsocial hours
• Flexible, family friendly and agile working opportunities
• Recognition and long service awards
• Fast Track physiotherapy
• Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes; including Cycle to Work, Car scheme and discounts on travel, leisure and retailers.

If you are aged 16-30, you may be eligible for financial and pastoral support from the King’s Trust, with who we are in partnership with to support your first 6 months in role. We will pass on your details to the King’s Trust who will be in touch with you if you are eligible. If you would rather not be contacted, please let us know.