Senior IT Project Manager

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major IT transformation projects. The ideal candidate will drive significant change in a healthcare setting, engaging with various stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes while nurturing a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex projects in healthcare with PRINCE2.
• Knowledge of Clinical IT health systems.
• Experience managing business change and benefits realisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage large and complex IT projects to deliver products within time and budget.
• Coordinate activities with clinical and managerial stakeholders.
• Contribute to programme governance and reporting.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Post graduate diploma in project management

PRINCE2 Project Management Qualification

Job description

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Worthing, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Job overview

The IT Programme and Projects Team within University Hospitals Sussex are recruiting a Senior Project Manager Position for an immediate start to join our dynamic team. Our large Trust is delivering a series of major clinical transformation programmes for the benefit of our clinicians and patients. The role presents a wealth of opportunities to extend the skills and knowledge for the right candidates who possess a passion for driving change in the health setting.

The post holders will be responsible for running projects associated with the delivery of key clinical systems and/or IT infrastructure projects. They will provide overall programme and project management and co-ordination of all activities within these projects with responsibility for scoping, planning, design and delivery of agreed projects within time, cost and quality expectations.

They will assist the Head of IT Programmes and peers in defining the programmes and developing detailed plans to deliver against all agreed objectives. They will contribute the maturity of the service through robust governance, reporting and benefits realisation. They will work closely with CCIO’s and the Digital Nursing teams, IT disciplines and relevant internal and external stakeholders. Management and close interworking with the ICS, partner agencies and suppliers is also required.

** Previous applicants need not apply **

Main duties of the job

Communications and Relationship skills - (Factor 1)

• Manage specific, large and complex projects within the IT programme to deliver required products to agreed quality standards within time, resource and budget constraints. Key to this is the engagement of key clinical and managerial stakeholders, maximising their contributions and encouraging ownership.

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Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a more detailed description of all responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications and Experience

• •Post graduate diploma or equivalent level of experience in project management or related field or PRINCE 2 project management qualified
• •Experience of successfully leading complex projects within a healthcare environment, using PRINCE2
• •Experience of risk analysis and management techniques, managing risk and issue logs
• •Knowledge of the Clinical IT health system to inform change
• •Evidence of senior management development
• •Experience of managing business change and benefits realisation within a complex environment.
• •Experience of managing projects in a clinical environment

Equality, Diversion & inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Important information for applicants

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.

Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications