Senior Project Lead

Berkshireandsurreypathologyservices; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) is transforming to deliver a digitally enabled, high-quality pathology network across partner trusts. We seek a Senior Project Lead to drive complex service improvements, governance and cross-functional delivery within the Transformation and Digital PMO, ensuring benefits realisation and sustainable change.

The role requires senior programme experience in NHS settings, strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Masters level or equivalent experience at a senior level in a specialist area.
• Qualification in service improvement tools and techniques, Lean, Six Sigma.
• Qualification in business process reengineering/redesign.

Responsibilities

• Lead BSPS PMO Transformation team, driving complex projects across partner trusts and wider system.
• Support transformation programme delivery with governance, risk management and benefits realisation.
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, corporate and digital teams to deliver time, cost and quality improvements.

Skills

Service improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Stakeholder engagement

Programme governance

Education

Masters degree (or equivalent)

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

Business process redesign

Job description

Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) is entering an exciting period of transformation as we modernise our network, strengthen digital capability, and redesign services to meet the growing needs of our partner Trusts and the patients we serve. This is not simply an improvement programme -- it is a major step forward in delivering sustainable, innovative and clinically excellent pathology services across the region.

We are developing a future-ready, digitally enabled pathology network that supports high-quality diagnostics, modern laboratory operations and seamless connectivity across all BSPS sites. Our aim is to create services that are more efficient, resilient and responsive to clinicians and patients, underpinned by cutting-edge technology and collaborative working.

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Project Lead to play a pivotal role in delivering this large-scale change. You will lead complex service improvement projects, drive digital and operational transformation, and support engagement across clinical, technical and corporate teams. Working as part of the BSPS Transformation and Digital Programme PMO team you will champion innovation, ensure strong governance, and deliver impactful change aligned with our strategic objectives.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will play a key role within the BSPS PMO Transformation team, working across all partner Trusts and the wider system to drive timely, well-governed change aligned with network values and strategic objectives. They will support a designated transformation programme and act as deputy to the Programme Lead when required.

The post holder will work collaboratively with clinical, operational, corporate and digital teams to deliver complex transformation projects to time, cost and quality standards, ensuring clear benefits, robust risk management and measurable improvements. They will lead on stakeholder engagement, programme reporting, planning and delivery, supporting service redesign and configuration across a wide range of operational areas.

Working closely with teams, the post holder will support the development, quantification, implementation and embedding of agreed changes, ensuring improvements are sustainable and aligned to broader BSPS priorities. They will build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels to ensure successful delivery of the programme portfolio.

The post holder will also provide professional leadership and expert guidance on project and programme management across the network, promoting best practice, supporting colleagues, and critically analysing information, risks and dependencies to inform wider decision-making.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job responsibilities

You will work closely with the BSPS leadership team and will at times support junior PMO staff, supporting consistent delivery across multiple partner Trusts. This is an opportunity to shape the future of pathology services across a major network and to leave a lasting, positive legacy for staff, clinicians and patients.

Qualifications

• Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area
• Qualification in service improvement tools and techniques, Lean,Six Sigma
• Qualification in business process reengineering/redesign.

Experience

• Programme and project management experience and delivery in an acute NHS setting of significant transformation or improvement
• Experience of managing risk and reporting by exception.
• Budgetary management and financial analysis to model projected benefits.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Head of Digital Services and Transformation

£68,852 to £79,638 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS