Job summary

GP Primary Choice are pleased to welcome a Project Manager on a 1 year fixed term contract to the team. Working from ourUniversity of Essex site, the Project Manager will be expected to lead on the current projects that are up and running, assisting the Chief Operating Officer.

Main duties of the job

• Develop, refine, maintain, monitor, and manage relevant project plans ensuring progress is traced and reported
• Support new projects including the development of comprehensive project documentation and ensuring that robust governance arrangements are in place and maintained
• Prepare for contract meetings including paperwork; agendas, monthly reporting, highlight report.
• Liaise closely with members of the team ensuring effective communication
• Analyse and present data to assist in the general decision-making process
• Develop key performance indicators for relevant projects and ensure these are monitored monthly to provide assurance of project delivery
• Develop post project evaluation reports detailing lessons learnt and benefits to be realised by the business
• Work with staff from external organisations to support effective joint working with partners and build relationships
• Communicate and support meetings with stakeholders and colleagues at various levels
• Able to respond openly to questions to ensure full understanding of own work portfolio

About us

GP Primary Choice Ltd is a primary care provider company based in North East Essex owned by the 32 GP Practices in the locality.Its purpose is to provide a vehicle and the skills to successfully bid for local services. By combining resources and expertise, the company will help to ensure that work appropriate for General Practice is maintained and developed in local practices to the benefit of patients, practices and the local health economy.

GP Primary Choice Ltd aims to be the provider of choice by being:

• Locally run to meet local needs
• Securing quality for our patients
• Trusted and based on patient preference
• Sustainable and viable

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about thisrole, please see the attached job specification.

Job description
Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about thisrole, please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A proven background in project management
• A project management qualification is desirable
• Track record of successful project management and having the ability to work on and deliver multiple projects that have interdependencies and cross overs
• Ability to read and interpret NHS guidance and summarise
• Able to act on own initiative, judgement and to make decisions
• Excellent problem solving and negotiating skills
• Full knowledge and use of Microsoft products, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, Work, Outlook and Teams
• Ability to engage and motivate teams and individuals
• Understanding of SystmOne desirable
• Experience in primary care is desirable but is not essential and will be gained on the job

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• A proven background in project management
• A project management qualification is desirable
• Track record of successful project management and having the ability to work on and deliver multiple projects that have interdependencies and cross overs
• Ability to read and interpret NHS guidance and summarise
• Able to act on own initiative, judgement and to make decisions
• Excellent problem solving and negotiating skills
• Full knowledge and use of Microsoft products, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, Work, Outlook and Teams
• Ability to engage and motivate teams and individuals
• Understanding of SystmOne desirable
• Experience in primary care is desirable but is not essential and will be gained on the job

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers
Address

Uni of Essex Knowledge Gateway

Parkside Office Village

Colchester

Essex

CO4 3ZL

United Kingdom

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