Transformation Project Officer

NHS; Norwich; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated Project Officer is needed for the Clinical Transformation team at a leading NHS Trust in Norwich. The role involves providing administrative support to ensure high-quality care delivery. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills and experience in project management.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a programme and project management environment.
• Proven track record of high-level project management support.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for enquiries regarding the clinical transformation work programme.
• Support the development and monitoring of tools to track progress.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Education

Degree Level Qualification

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Project Officer to join our Clinical Transformation team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive programme and project administrative support to the Project Manager, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective care. This role requires initiative, discretion, and the ability to work independently to meet deadlines

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you.

You will be based at County Hall, Norwich with travel to other Trust sites where necessary.

Main duties of the job

Act as the first point of contact for enquiries regarding the clinical transformation work programme and resolve day-to-day problems independently.

Support the development and monitoring of tools/systems to track progress and keep systems up to date.

Liaise with identified leads to obtain updates and update progress reports as required.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Support the management of a demanding, fast-paced action plan and communicate complex, sensitive information to key stakeholders.

About us

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Details Date posted

15 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year gross per annum (pro rata).

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

246-COR7155241

Job locations

County Hall, Norwich

Martineau Lane

Norwich

NR1 2DH

Job description Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent level of knowledge attained through experience.

Desirable

• Project/Programme Management training qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a programme and project management environment.
• Proven track record of providing high level project management support to a range of projects and programmes.

Desirable

• NHS/public sector experience and knowledge.

Job description Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent level of knowledge attained through experience.

Desirable

• Project/Programme Management training qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a programme and project management environment.
• Proven track record of providing high level project management support to a range of projects and programmes.

Desirable

• NHS/public sector experience and knowledge.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• oDegree level qualification or equivalent level of knowledge attained through experience.

Desirable

• oProject/Programme Management training qualification.

Experience Essential

• oExperience of working in a programme and project management environment.
• oProven track record of providing high level project management support to a range of projects and programmes.

Desirable

• oNHS/public sector experience and knowledge.

Skills Essential

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• oDegree level qualification or equivalent level of knowledge attained through experience.

Desirable

• oProject/Programme Management training qualification.

Experience Essential

• oExperience of working in a programme and project management environment.
• oProven track record of providing high level project management support to a range of projects and programmes.

Desirable

• oNHS/public sector experience and knowledge.

Skills Essential

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

County Hall, Norwich

Martineau Lane

Norwich

NR1 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

County Hall, Norwich

Martineau Lane

Norwich

NR1 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)