Job summary
We have a vacancy for a Project Manager within the Strategy & Transformation team focused on delivering transformational change projects of a considerable scale across Dorset, including (but not limited to) the following :
- The reconfiguring of the two hospitals in East Dorset, bringing clinical services together, providing cohesive services and improved patient experience for the local population,
- Development of the New Hospital Programme (NHP) in the East of the County
- Other operational transformation projects that support the reconfiguration of services
Performing a project management role you will be responsible for the overall development and delivery of your allocated area of the Programme. Post holders will work in a busy and fast-paced environment managing projects supporting the delivery of the reconfiguration of services in University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) in line with the Clinical Services Review.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital - cross site working will be required
Interview date: TBC
Main duties of the job
The post holder will project manage assigned projects to deliver the desired outcomes in accordance with quality, budget and timescale specifications, thus performing a key role in keeping the project/programme on track to meet the objectives. This will involve:
- Facilitating the development of project plans;
- Supporting delivery;
- Monitoring progress;
- Supporting the identification, recording, monitoring and management of project risks and issues;
- Producing reports and papers for meetings; and
- Ensuring governance processes are followed.
This is a complex programme and you will have opportunities to link into other areas of Dorset Integrated Care System (ICS) as each element of work interacts and influences success of the whole system in Dorset.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- APM Prince 2 or equivalent
- Evidence of development of project management knowledge and skills through formal courses and/or experience
Desirable
- Masters level qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering major projects to specified outcomes, budgets and timescales
- Experience of working across boundaries, engaging and managing a broad range stakeholders
- Experience of working within a project team(s) and delegating plans and responsibilities to other team members allocated to perform activities
Desirable
- Experience in delivering projects involving large scale transformation and/or service redesign
- Experience, knowledge and understanding of the services and pathways for allocated work stream and specialty responsibilities
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Ability to deliver assigned projects and work packages, in accordance with agreed standards and methodologies, within agreed timescales, budgets and to specified quality criteria
- Highly numerate and able to communicate and present articulately both verbally and in writing
- Ability to assimilate, interpret and analyse complex information and data to ensure effective reporting and progress of projects
Desirable
- Previous involvement in service development and redesign to provide high quality care and treatment to patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of, and ability to use, relevant project management tools and techniques
- Knowledge of the principles of organisational change and continuous improvement
- Knowledge of relevant governance structures, Trust policies, procedures guidelines and protocols
- Knowledge of national and corporate policies that apply to assigned projects
Desirable
- In depth knowledge of all current health service issues
- Experience, knowledge and understanding of the services and pathways for allocated work stream and specialty responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- APM Prince 2 or equivalent
- Evidence of development of project management knowledge and skills through formal courses and/or experience
Desirable
- Masters level qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering major projects to specified outcomes, budgets and timescales
- Experience of working across boundaries, engaging and managing a broad range stakeholders
- Experience of working within a project team(s) and delegating plans and responsibilities to other team members allocated to perform activities
Desirable
- Experience in delivering projects involving large scale transformation and/or service redesign
- Experience, knowledge and understanding of the services and pathways for allocated work stream and specialty responsibilities
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Ability to deliver assigned projects and work packages, in accordance with agreed standards and methodologies, within agreed timescales, budgets and to specified quality criteria
- Highly numerate and able to communicate and present articulately both verbally and in writing
- Ability to assimilate, interpret and analyse complex information and data to ensure effective reporting and progress of projects
Desirable
- Previous involvement in service development and redesign to provide high quality care and treatment to patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of, and ability to use, relevant project management tools and techniques
- Knowledge of the principles of organisational change and continuous improvement
- Knowledge of relevant governance structures, Trust policies, procedures guidelines and protocols
- Knowledge of national and corporate policies that apply to assigned projects
Desirable
- In depth knowledge of all current health service issues
- Experience, knowledge and understanding of the services and pathways for allocated work stream and specialty responsibilities
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.
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.
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).
