Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To manage multiple projects within Digital and Data delivering to the requirements defined
• To ensure that projects are delivered seamlessly along complete care pathways between healthcare sectors to avoid silo working and retrospective project alignment.
• To have knowledge of a variety of project management methodologies and to utilise them appropriately to deliver projects successfully whilst making most effective use of funds and resources
• To ensure governance and documentation arrangements are followed within the projects and they are governed through a project board which must receive timely and accurate reports of project progress.
• To be responsible for the management of project funds and report on expenditure to the relevant boards where applicable
• To work with the Digital and Data PMO, Commercial Lead, Programme Managers and Senior Project Manager to ensure effective project controls and assurance
• To ensure that benefits are captured during the project so that they can be quantified at project closure.
• To ensure that BAU considerations are considered throughout the project and that the project is successfully transitioned to BAU support at the completion of the project
• To work in partnership with the Digital and Data staff to ensure effective use of operational resources on projects.
• To be accountable for the activities of the staff within your project team whilst maintaining a supportive and inclusive team working environment with opportunities for staff to show case their skills and expertise.
• To work with key stakeholders within in-flight projects to maintain good communication and engagement helping to remove barriers to change or success.
• To work with other project manager colleagues within Digital and Data to maximise the use of project staff to ensure that their skills are efficiently used between projects.
• To represent UHL at specific external regional / national forum with respect to the National Program of IT or similar Digital and Data initiatives specifically related to the project/product.
• To represent the interests of the customers at programme/project delivery meetings and other such like forum.
• To engage with and influence the implementation Digital and Data transformation initiatives and Digital and Data Strategy where appropriate.

please see job description/person specification for further details on the role.

Person specification

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

• Experience in collecting, analysing and forming judgements and recommendations on wide range of information.
• Experience using personal judgement of when to escalate risks and issues for resolution.

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

• Experience in building and managing a wide range of stakeholders.
• To demonstrate compassionate and inclusive leadership styles.
• Experience in managing conflicts.

Desirable criteria

• Building relationships with clinical stakeholders and external suppliers

Experience

Essential criteria

• At least 1 years experience in a project management role exposed to clinical and patient administration systems.
• At least 1 years experience of membership of Prince2/Agile Project Boards as project manager within the NHS as a project manager.
• At least 1 years experience of working with the NHS.
• Experience of managing capital & revenue budgets. (>£50k).
• Experience managing complex, sensitive and contentious projects.
• Experience of system procurement, system migration, supplier and contract management.
• Experience of business case development.
• Experience of Project Initiation Process.
• Experience of option appraisal work.
• A track record of successfully delivering projects.
• Experience of working with clinical and service leaders in a project setting.
• Application of Risk Management within an IT environment.

Desirable criteria

• At least 1 years experience with working with major healthcare system providers within the NHS as a project manager or similar role.

Training and Qualification

Essential criteria

• Qualified to degree level with a high proportion of IT content or equivalent skills or experience in NHS Digital and Data/IM&T.
• Qualified Prince2/Agile Practitioner with up to date accreditation.

Desirable criteria

• Good working knowledge of Cranfield Benefits Realisation

Skills

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of health service and in particular clinical portfolio of products and how systems, processes and people are linked together to support hospital services
• Problem solving capabilities of a high order as this role will have to deal with multiple project resource allocations and contentious influencing issues.
• The ability to concentrate in a busy environment with decision making and facilitation skills of the highest order
• Experience of change management.
• Good leadership skills to ensure delivery of successful projects on time and to budget.
• Good negotiation skills to secure commitment of key resources to the delivery of the project outcomes.
• Confident in their abilities, can work under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Advanced Skills in MS Office and MS Project.

Desirable criteria

• Must have a good working knowledge of the functions performed by some clinical and patient administrative systems and the interoperability and integrations between them.
• Must have an excellent knowledge of change management techniques through practical application
• Understanding of NHS Connecting for Health and other NHS national Policy and its impact on NHS organisations locally.
• Understanding of NHS structure and its constituent organisations

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

• To have good time management skills to meet deadlines
• To work independently
• To track and monitor progress and take corrective action where required

Desirable criteria

• Experience of using MS Project as a scheduling tool

Physical skills

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate commitment to customer facing service
• Must be committed to self-development and be enthusiastic about acquiring new skills and embracing new technologies.
• Must be committed to continuous development of the team's skills to ensure the department stays abreast of latest technological developments.
• Excellent Communicator with good presentation skills
• Must be able to commit to working outside of core hours, with occasional evening and weekend working.
• Will be required to travel Nationally and could lead to early starts or late evenings to make meetings as a result or occasional overnight stops in hotels

Equality and Diversity

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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