Project Manager | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

ESHT; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organisation in Eastbourne is seeking a project manager to lead transformation projects within the Sussex Pathology Network. The ideal candidate will manage projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget while collaborating with various teams. This role includes staff development benefits, NHS pension, and more.

Benefits

Staff development and NHS pension scheme

Onsite nurseries

Access to onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multistranded projects.
• Knowledge of PRINCE2 methodology.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects on time, to budget and quality standards.
• Manage multistranded projects using PRINCE2 methodology.
• Lead project teams and coordinate activities.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity to join the Sussex Pathology Network Transformation Programme Team. The role provides project management leadership within the Sussex Pathology Network to support the delivery of the overall vision and objectives across the Network. The postholder will oversee designated projects across the Sussex Pathology Network and be responsible for the day-to-day planning and delivery of the projects. The postholder will play a key role in the ongoing development of the Programme and Network, and will lead collaboration with internal and external partners to deliver communications across organisational boundaries and the designated projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects on time, to budget and to agreed quality standards, supporting customer business needs.
• Manage multistranded projects using PRINCE2 methodology, with robust risk management and financial control throughout.
• Lead project teams and coordinate all project activities in accordance with customer needs, supplier capability and relevant standards and requirements.
• Foster collaboration with clinical, operational, corporate and external teams across the local health and care system.

Benefits

• Staff development and NHS pension scheme
• Auto-enrolment to Temporary Workforce Service
• Onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation
• Access to onsite parking from £50 a year
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health

Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please contact us. This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025.