Project Manager - Capital Development

Mid Cheshire Hospitals - NHS Foundation; Crewe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Project Manager to join the Capital Development Team at a prominent healthcare trust. This role involves managing various capital projects, focusing on space utilization and compliance with health and safety regulations. You will collaborate with clinical staff and project professionals, ensuring effective project delivery. The organization values its staff and promotes a supportive work environment, making this an ideal position for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for project management and healthcare, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in capital projects.
• Thorough knowledge of CDM and Health and Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage Gantt charts and maintain the Trust’s Schedule of Accommodation.
• Liaise with clinical staff and manage various capital projects.

Skills

Project Management

Space Planning

Health and Safety Legislation

Microsoft Project

Education

HND or equivalent in Project Management

General Project Management qualification (HNC or equivalent)

Tools

Gantt Charts

Project Planning Tools

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to come and work within the Capital Development Team, Estates & Facilities Division at Leighton Hospital in Crewe.

Reporting to the Senior Capital Projects Manager, you will be responsible for the project management of various projects, mainly in relation to space utilisation and RAAC. You will integrate with all sections of the Estates and Facilities Division and liaise with Trust staff and project professionals.

Main duties of the job

The role will encompass project support, specifically, managing Gantt charts, maintaining the Trust’s Schedule of Accommodation & space utilisation. This support will also include RAAC and CDM work packages as required.

The post holder will liaise closely with Clinical staff at all levels, Directors and Managers of the Trust, staff external to the Trust and supplier representatives. Projects within the Trust are managed using Microsoft Project.

To succeed in the role you will have proven project management experience and a thorough knowledge of CDM and other Health and Safety legislation and guidance.

If you are an enthusiastic and self-motivated Project Manager who enjoys a challenge, can demonstrate working on own initiative and are looking for a varied and fulfilling role, then we are looking for you to join us.

Working for our organisation

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its Be Safe Be EquiPPEd campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A recognised general Project Management qualification to a minimum of HNC or equivalent is essential.

Person specification

Qualifications

• HND or equivalent in Project Management

Experience

• Experience in Project Management of Capital Projects including use of project planning tools and software
• Experience in design and project management of capital projects in a healthcare environment

Skills & Knowledge

• Related to Project Management of capital projects
• Related to space planning
• Project experience within healthcare environment

Key Messages

• Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.
• We are a flexible working employer, so please talk to us about any flexible working requirements.
• All correspondence will be sent to the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.
• Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
• Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.
• Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.
• Please provide a contact email address for referees. We will not request references until after you have been made a formal job offer.
• You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one). This will be done via 3 monthly instalments from your pay. We encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.
• We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.
• Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their employees have a “right to work” in the UK. If you intend to seek permission to work in the UK via a Skilled Worker visa, please be aware that the UK Government set eligibility requirements e.g. minimum salary requirement and skill levels. Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. We recommend that you use the information on the Home Office website to check if this role will be eligible.

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Name Andrew Deakin Job title Head of Capital Development Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01270 612391

If you have problems applying, contact

Address Recruitment Team
Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 4QJ
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