Project Manager

Sirona-Care-; West of England; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Sirona care & health CIC in Bristol is seeking a senior Project Manager (NHS AfC Band 7) to lead the MSK transformation programme. You will work with the GIRFT Clinical Lead and CLOP to plan, implement, and report on project milestones across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset.

The role focuses on redesigning urgent MSK pathways, standardising care delivery, and expanding group interventions to improve productivity, reduce referral inefficiencies, and ensure 18-week waiting list

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent or commensurate level of experience.
• Knowledge of local, national, policy developments and awareness of their implications.
• Understanding the interfaces between Primary, Acute, Community Care, LA, VCSE sector.
• Nationally recognised qualification (APM, PRINCE2) and/or commitment to undertake the training.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic programmes to support delivery of corporate and service Transformation Programmes.
• Ensure alignment of work streams and identify interdependencies.
• Build strong relationships with staff at all levels to drive delivery.
• Champion PMO practices to improve project delivery and capability.

Skills

PMO

Project management

Education

Degree level or equivalent

APM/PRINCE2 qualification

Job description

Main area Project Management Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 6 months (end date circa 31st March 2027) Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week Job ref 083-8284995-HO

Employer Sirona care & health CIC Employer type NHS Site Options across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset Town Bristol Salary £49,387 - £56,515 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 04/10/2026 23:59

Project Manager

NHS AfC: Band 7

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Job overview

Due to successful bid for GIRFT MSK funding, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior Project manager to work alongside the GIRFT Clinical Lead and Clinical and Operational Lead (CLOP) for MSK Physiotherapy.

During the 6 months the project manager will help plan and manage the implementation and reporting processes associated with the major MSK transformation programme. This project will include; review and redesign urgent MSK pathways, standardise care delivery and expand group interventions to enhance productivity and long‑term sustainability. Drive referral optimisation and referrer education to reduce inappropriate referrals and improve service efficiency. Improve waiting list quality through robust validation and digital management processes. Audit DNA and cancellation rates to improve patient accessibility including the use of digital engagement, automated reminders and self-booking systems, eliminating18-week waiting list breaches by March 2027,

Liaise closely with MSK CLOP, MSK Physiotherapy leads, and governance groups to ensure a collaborative approach.

The post holder will play a key role in supporting the delivery of strategic priorities across the MSK service, ensuring project objectives are achieved within agreed timescales while maintaining a focus on quality, patient experience, and continuous service improvement.

Main duties of the job

• To contribute to strategic planning and within the overall strategic objectives, lead specific programmes of work to support the delivery of the the corporate and service Transformation Programmes.
• To ensure alignment of work streams and projects to each other and that interdependencies are identified and managed
• Build strong influential relationships with staff at all levels
• Work in a strong and effective corporate manner, working with key managers and departments to ensure priority programmes are successfully achieved
• To champion the PMO approach and help to build capacity and capability in corporate and operational teams contributing to more successful and efficient project delivery through providing guidance and expertise to staff at all levels on project management processes and principles.

Working for our organisation

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.

Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
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Person specification

Qualifications and training

• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
• Educated to degree level or equivalent or commensurate level of experience
• Knowledge of local, national, strategic and operational policy developments and awareness of their implications
• Understanding the interfaces between Primary, Acute, Community Care, LA, VCSE sector.
• Nationally recognised qualification (APM, PRINCE2 etc) and/or commitment to undertake the training

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience working at middle management
• Ability to demonstrate previous experience leading successful projects and programmes
• Ability to lead and facilitate collaborative working across organisation boundaries

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.