Job summary
Have you delivered Transformational and Change Projects?
Applications are invited for the post of Project Manager to join the eCare Programme, within the Cornwall IT Service.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is continuing on its digital and clinical transformation journey that will change the way in which we deliver care across Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, and the South West Peninsula. The eCare Programme will underpin everything we do for our patients, our people, and our communities, as well as creating a working environment renowned for excellence and innovation that enables our staff to deliver safe and compassionate care every day. We believe the people of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, and our staff deserve nothing less.
This is a fixed term position that will end on 30th September 2025. Secondments will be considered on a case by case basis for internal applicants.
It is a requirement of this role to work on site based at Treliske Hospital, Truro, Cornwall for a minimum of 3 days per week. Please do not apply if you are unable to meet this essential requirement, thank you.
Main duties of the job
The Project Manager will report to a Senior Project Manager working within the eCare programme, overseeing various workstreams supporting the operational teams.
Projects are undertaken in a structured manner in accordance with CITS Project Management procedures and PRINCE 2 and cover a wide range of disciplines
As a Project Manager you will be responsible for developing, delivering and leading a number of projects, within the programme, that enable the development and implementation of eCare.
You will be motivated, flexible and will enjoy working in a fast-paced and challenging environment. It is essential that you are a team player and have excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Initiate projects as directed by the Senior Project Manager, Senior Programme Manager.
Arrange, chair/participate in and document structured project meetings, and collective discussions with customers, patients, suppliers and system users.
Assess project priorities with the Senior Project Manager or Programme Manager, when conflict arises.
Responsible for the production of the specification and design/modification of information systems, including overseeing development work.
Undertake impact analyses to feed into service changes required after project delivery.
Responsible for regular creation, ownership and management of all core project documentation including project plans, risk, issue logs, meeting minutes, project budgets using Microsoft Office applications or other software tools.
Create, direct and motivate representative project teams. Allocate, schedule and monitor team members work, and the day-to-day coordination of their planned tasks to meet the project targets.
Co-ordinate and manage internal and external parties to ensure their effective involvement in change management, delivery and ongoing service, according to policy of the customer organisations.
Ensure that quality standards are maintained throughout, such that each project deliverable is fit for purpose and meets its documented requirement.
Defining and managing project risk parameters, instigating contingency plans and escalate as necessary to the Senior Project Manager, Programme Manager or Project Board.
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
This vacancy has been reopened and we are actively seeking new applicants. If you have previously applied for this role and were not successfully shortlisted, please consider carefully before reapplying; your application will need to evidence that you closely meet the Person Specification criteria.
It is anticipated we will receive a high volume of applicants for this vacancy; we may therefore close it early, before the published closing date. You are therefore advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Initiate projects as directed by the Senior Project Manager, Senior Programme Manager.
Arrange, chair/participate in and document structured project meetings, and collective discussions with customers, patients, suppliers and system users.
Assess project priorities with the Senior Project Manager or Programme Manager, when conflict arises.
Responsible for the production of the specification and design/modification of information systems, including overseeing development work.
Undertake impact analyses to feed into service changes required after project delivery.
Responsible for regular creation, ownership and management of all core project documentation including project plans, risk, issue logs, meeting minutes, project budgets using Microsoft Office applications or other software tools.
Create, direct and motivate representative project teams. Allocate, schedule and monitor team members work, and the day-to-day coordination of their planned tasks to meet the project targets.
Co-ordinate and manage internal and external parties to ensure their effective involvement in change management, delivery and ongoing service, according to policy of the customer organisations.
Ensure that quality standards are maintained throughout, such that each project deliverable is fit for purpose and meets its documented requirement.
Defining and managing project risk parameters, instigating contingency plans and escalate as necessary to the Senior Project Manager, Programme Manager or Project Board.
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
This vacancy has been reopened and we are actively seeking new applicants. If you have previously applied for this role and were not successfully shortlisted, please consider carefully before reapplying; your application will need to evidence that you closely meet the Person Specification criteria.
It is anticipated we will receive a high volume of applicants for this vacancy; we may therefore close it early, before the published closing date. You are therefore advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven successful structured project management skills / experience including experience in managing change and leadership of project teams.
- Significant relevant experience in health service or other major large scale customer service oriented organisation
Desirable
- Health information experience
- Experience of Service Change Management/business Transformation
Qualification
Essential
- Hold a formal project management qualification (eg. PRINCE, APM, Agile)
Skills
Essential
- Ability to solve complex analytical problems; independently analyse information; oversee and control testing/options appraisals and make recommendations based on all analysis.
- Good team leadership, co-ordination and motivation skills. Good team player.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven successful structured project management skills / experience including experience in managing change and leadership of project teams.
- Significant relevant experience in health service or other major large scale customer service oriented organisation
Desirable
- Health information experience
- Experience of Service Change Management/business Transformation
Qualification
Essential
- Hold a formal project management qualification (eg. PRINCE, APM, Agile)
Skills
Essential
- Ability to solve complex analytical problems; independently analyse information; oversee and control testing/options appraisals and make recommendations based on all analysis.
- Good team leadership, co-ordination and motivation skills. Good team player.
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).
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