Project Manager

NHS; Moreton-in-Marsh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Project Manager to manage and deliver service-wide projects aimed at enhancing patient care and improving operational processes. The role involves utilizing project management methodologies like PRINCE2, conducting project analysis, and managing resources and budgets. Applicants should have a relevant degree and experience in emergency response and project delivery. Flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent theoretical knowledge.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies and Prince2.
• Experience with Lean Thinking methodology.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects that enhance patient care and operational processes.
• Manage project budgets, procurement, and resources.
• Ensure outputs meet quality standards and compliance.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Job description

The Project Manager is responsible for managing and delivering service-wide projects that support the Trust's objectives, particularly in the areas of patient care and process improvement. The role sits within the NHS Resilience Emergency Capabilities Unit, which oversees national-level interoperable capabilities such as Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART), Marauding Terrorist Attack (MTA), Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) response, Mass Casualties (MC), and Ambulance Command & Control (C2).

Main duties of the job

• Lead and deliver projects that enhance patient care and improve operational processes across the Trust.
• Apply project controls using PRINCE2/AgilePM methodologies, including configuration management, quality control, change and risk management, and stakeholder communications.
• Plan, manage, and monitor projects using advanced tools (e.g., Gantt charts, project management software).
• Analyse complex information, solve problems, and prepare reports for senior management.
• Ensure project outputs meet quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Support and guide project teams, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and present complex information to diverse audiences.
• Manage project budgets, procurement, and resources, ensuring financial accountability.
• Maintain high standards of information management, confidentiality, and compliance with data protection.
• Contribute to policy development and service improvement initiatives.
• Uphold Trust values of caring, respect, and teamwork, and adhere to safeguarding, equality, health and safety, and sustainability policies.

About us

The principal aim of the NHS Resilience Emergency Capabilities Unit (ECU) is to support the delivery of patient care and improved clinical outcomes in a range of challenging environments across England. The unit supports NHS Trusts and partner agencies to provide an effective response to the major and complex incidents defined within the UK's National Risk Register.

The NHS ECU is the national centre of excellence for emergency preparedness, resilience, and response across England's ambulance services. Hosted by the London Ambulance Service and commissioned by NHS England, we are dedicated to ensuring that the NHS is ready to respond to the most complex, high-risk, and challenging incidents--whenever and wherever they occur.

Formerly known as the National Ambulance Resilience Unit (NARU), the NHS ECU builds on over a decade of operational expertise, clinical leadership, and innovation. Our mission is to strengthen national resilience by supporting ambulance trusts and wider NHS partners with the capabilities, training, and coordination needed to deliver outstanding care in the most demanding environments.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the Job description for the full list of roles and responsibilities for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant subject or equivalent level of relevant theoretical knowledge
• Have a theoretical and practical knowledge of process improvement methodologies, Prince2 and a broad understanding of internal organisational policies and procedures
• Have a knowledge of 'Lean Thinking' methodology and experience in using the relevant techniques.
• Have knowledge of the common Microsoft Office suite of applications and preferably a working knowledge of Microsoft Project.

Experience

• The ability to communicate clearly to staff and with all levels of external business contacts.
• The ability to treat as commercial in confidence any commercially sensitive information which is gained during the course of a project
• Analysing non-clinical business issues that arise during projects and offer options for discussion and agreement for satisfactory resolution.
• Interpreting events throughout the project and how these may affect the project schedule, costs and / or quality
• Experience in Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) or equivalent area
• Experience in interoperable capabilities for the Ambulance Service

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.

Full-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working