Job summary

Genomics is transforming healthcare at pace. NHS England predicts that by 2035, up to half of all medical treatments will be informed by genomics, with a national ambition to be the first health system to offer consistent and equitable clinical genomic testing for all.

The North Thames Genomic Medicine Service (NT GMS) is the second busiest GMS in the country, undertakes the most genomic testing per head of population, and serves the most diverse population in England. This gives us a dual responsibility: to remain at the forefront of genomic science, whilst ensuring these innovations actively reduce health inequalities.

This is a new, values-led role for a Senior Project Manager to lead our Health Equity project portfolio. You will work closely with the NT GMS Health Equity Lead to design, implement and evaluate projects that address disparities in access, experience and outcomes of genomic testing. You will manage complex stakeholders across the NHS, academia and other collaborators, applying a health equity lens to every stage of project delivery.

Main duties of the job

The Health Equity Senior Project Manager will be responsible for delivering a defined portfolio of projects within the NT GMS Health Equity Strategy, ensuring delivery on time, to scope and to stakeholder satisfaction. Key duties include:

• Leading and managing the Health Equity project portfolio as directed by the NT GMS Health Equity Lead.
• Developing and presenting progress reports, risk logs and outcome summaries for senior staff and external partners.
• Maintain close working relationships with NT GMS teams Education and Training, Communications and Engagement, and Informatics teams to evaluate and improve health equity.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clinical teams, laboratory and operations staff, Patient and Public Carer (PPC) panels, and Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector partners.
• Influencing without authority to align colleagues with equity-centred practices and project objectives.
• Horizon scanning for emerging health inequality policies and guidelines, translating insights into actionable recommendations.

About us

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Combined Values

Essential

• Combined Values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• Degree or similar level qualification/experience.
• Qualification in project management methodologies (e.g., Prince 2), or similar level qualification/experience.
• Experience in health equity/EDI/population health ways of working and/or policy

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of running project meetings, leading on setting of agendas, preparation for meetings, leading the discussion and following up on outputs.
• Experience in collaborating on equity and/or community projects in a healthcare environment.
• Experience of managing stakeholders within and across organisations, with strong negotiating and influencing skills, able to work positively as a Project Lead.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Advanced written and numerical skills, to be able to support the writing of assurance reports, project reports and other information documents.
• Lead and manage a range of projects through their project life cycle, directing and motivating the project team to secure delivery.
• Ability to lead and work constructively with clinicians and staff with disparate skills and roles.
• Able to manage work of self and timely communication with others to accommodate competing priorities and meet demands.
• Capability to analyse problems in a logical and structured way using qualitative and quantitative information, supporting the generation of innovative solutions and adapting approaches to problem-solving to achieve sustainable outcomes.
• Ability to motivate self and others, and work autonomously as well as effectively managing project teams.

Person Specification
Combined Values

Essential

• Combined Values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• Degree or similar level qualification/experience.
• Qualification in project management methodologies (e.g., Prince 2), or similar level qualification/experience.
• Experience in health equity/EDI/population health ways of working and/or policy

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of running project meetings, leading on setting of agendas, preparation for meetings, leading the discussion and following up on outputs.
• Experience in collaborating on equity and/or community projects in a healthcare environment.
• Experience of managing stakeholders within and across organisations, with strong negotiating and influencing skills, able to work positively as a Project Lead.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Advanced written and numerical skills, to be able to support the writing of assurance reports, project reports and other information documents.
• Lead and manage a range of projects through their project life cycle, directing and motivating the project team to secure delivery.
• Ability to lead and work constructively with clinicians and staff with disparate skills and roles.
• Able to manage work of self and timely communication with others to accommodate competing priorities and meet demands.
• Capability to analyse problems in a logical and structured way using qualitative and quantitative information, supporting the generation of innovative solutions and adapting approaches to problem-solving to achieve sustainable outcomes.
• Ability to motivate self and others, and work autonomously as well as effectively managing project teams.

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 .

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. .

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 .

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. .

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

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