Project Manager

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead transformation projects within the Mid and South Essex Community Collaborative. The successful candidate will work alongside clinical and operational teams to achieve improved patient outcomes, implementing project management methodologies and fostering effective working relationships. The role demands strong data analysis skills and a proven ability to identify and manage risks associated with project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing transformation and delivery projects.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships at all levels.
• Proven track record in project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage implementation of projects for improved patient outcomes.
• Implement data-driven approaches and track benefits.
• Identify risks and ensure appropriate countermeasures.
• Facilitate achievement of quality and efficiency outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Risk management

Relationship building

Implementation of change initiatives

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager within the Mid and South Essex Community Collaborative (MSECC). The post holder will work alongside MSECC colleagues to support transformation and delivery projects across and with the three organisations that form our provider collaboration, maintaining a robust project and risk management framework. Reporting to the Deputy Transformation Director, the successful candidate will be an experienced project manager or similar and will be experienced in establishing and developing strong and effective working relationships at all levels across the MSECC to successfully support the implementation of key change initiatives. The Project Manager will work alongside MSECC colleagues, clinical and operational teams to progress elements of transformation and delivery, maintaining a robust project and risk management framework.

Secondments will be considered. Applications are welcomed from NELFT and Provider employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the successful implementation of a wide range of designated projects and programmes relating to improved patient outcomes against agreed project plans to time and within constraints, ensuring a standard project management approach is built into all aspects of these.
• Lead on data driven approaches within these programmes, with a focus on identification, documentation and tracking of benefits.
• Use formal project management methods for the management and delivery of projects, through the full project cycle from case for change to delivery and benefits realisation.
• Ensure risks and issues are identified and countermeasures are in place; where necessary ensure the appropriate escalation and corrective action to ensure these are resolved.
• Undertake regular measurements of project progress across the collaborative and achieve key deliverables and outcomes; in conjunction with the wider core team and stakeholders, facilitate achievement of the quality and efficiency outcomes for the programme, using data to identify any areas of underperformance and develop recommendations for proposed remedial action.

Application Requirements

• Provide professional references with business contact information covering your last three years of employment history. Personal or character references are not accepted.
• As a newly appointed employee, you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post; the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust.
• COVID‑vaccination is required for anyone directly employed to work in a care home or required to be deployed to a CQC registered care home, as per the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021.

Equality and Diversity

Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two‑tick symbol and have pledged to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities. We encourage people with a disability to apply. If you require the application form in another format (Braille, audio, etc.) please contact the Recruitment Department.