We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.

Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good' Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

Job overview

The Project manager (analyst) plays a key role in supporting the Trust's Efficiency Programme and wider transformation agenda. Working within the PMO, the post holder will provide hands-on project management and analytical expertise to enable the successful delivery of Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) schemes, productivity initiatives and Trust-wide service redesign projects.

The role involves leading process mapping, gap analysis and issue identification, translating findings into actionable improvements that support safe, effective and sustainable change. Operating autonomously, the post holder will work closely with senior managers, clinicians and operational teams across all divisions to drive progress, monitor performance and ensure delivery of agreed outcomes, savings and quality improvements.

This is a highly collaborative role requiring strong analytical capability, excellent communication skills and the ability to work confidently across multiple services, sites and stakeholder groups.

Main duties of the job

• Provide project management and change analysis support to Trust-wide cost improvement and productivity projects.
• Undertake detailed process mapping, gap analysis and identification of issues and opportunities to support evidence-based redesign.
• Maintain oversight of assigned projects, identifying risks, dependencies and mitigation actions to ensure successful delivery.
• Work with senior leaders, clinical teams and enabling departments (HR, IT, Finance, Estates, Digital) to coordinate input into project plans and delivery milestones.
• Facilitate mobilisation sessions, workshops and engagement events to support service improvements and implementation of new ways of working.
• Analyse complex qualitative and quantitative information, producing clear, accurate reports and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Support divisions to track performance, monitor CIP delivery and report progress in line with PMO governance requirements.
• Produce high-quality updates, dashboards and project documentation for senior leaders, executive committees and external partners.
• Coach and support project leads in project management methodologies and contribute to building organisational capability for change.
• Build strong working relationships across divisions, working in a matrix environment and modelling the Trust's values and behaviours.

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Project - Change Analyst is a key member of the Programme Management Office (PMO), supporting the delivery of the Trust's Efficiency Programme and wider transformation agenda. The post holder will provide hands-on project management and analytical support to senior managers, clinicians and operational teams to ensure the successful delivery of Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) schemes, productivity benefits and Trust-wide service redesign projects.

Working autonomously, the post holder will apply highly developed improvement, analytical and project management skills to lead process reviews, map current and future pathways, identify gaps and issues, and translate findings into actionable recommendations that drive sustainable change. The role requires strong collaboration across all divisions and enabling departments, ensuring alignment between operational improvements, financial delivery and strategic objectives.

The post holder will be responsible for coordinating project plans, monitoring progress against agreed milestones, identifying risks and dependencies, and ensuring robust reporting into the PMO and senior governance forums. They will act as an internal consultant-facilitating workshops, supporting mobilisation activities, and coaching project leads to build capability across the organisation.

In addition, the Project - Change Analyst will analyse complex qualitative and quantitative data, prepare clear and accurate reports, and support the development of evidence-based business cases and improvement proposals. They will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making, ensuring that quality, patient experience and operational efficiency remain central to all improvement work.

Main responsibilities include:

• Supporting delivery of cost and productivity improvement projects across the Trust.
• Undertaking process mapping, gap analysis, issue identification and workflow redesign.
• Monitoring project performance, risks, dependencies and interdependencies.
• Coordinating contributions from HR, IT, Finance, Estates, Digital and operational teams.
• Facilitating workshops, mobilisation events and engagement sessions.
• Producing high-quality reports, dashboards and analytical outputs for senior leaders.
• Ensuring project documentation and reporting align with PMO governance processes.
• Supporting benchmarking, benefits tracking and performance monitoring.
• Providing leadership, advice and coaching to project leads and supporting teams.
• Ensuring all activities reflect Trust policies, values and strategic priorities.

This role requires excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to work confidently across multiple services and stakeholder groups. The post holder will work across all Trust sites, with flexibility for remote working as required by service needs.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Educated to degree level plus project management knowledge to post graduate diploma level or equivalent relevant experience
• PRINCE 2 or alternative Project Management qualification or proven equivalent relevant experience.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant relevant experience working in a health or local government setting; good understanding of organisational decision-making procedures.
• Experience of project management and systems development.
• Understanding of challenges around the Planned Care, Urgent and Unscheduled Care agendas and the national and local drivers for change.
• Experience of successfully implementing change in a complex multi organisational environment with a wide range of stakeholders and professional groups.
• Experience of using IT- based project management methodology - preferably certified.
• Knowledge of formal service and efficiency redesign techniques.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of facilitating team development workshops and organisational development interventions.
• Use of Programme/Project Management System.

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Our vision is to be:

• The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.

Our mission is to:

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

Our strategic objectives are to:

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive and
• Well led

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