Job summary
Digital Services comprises a multidisciplinary team of professional staff concerned with providing a wide range of services in information, knowledge management, computing and telecommunications.
The aim of the service is to be 'The Best Digital Service in the NHS' and the post holder is required to contribute to this competence.
Reporting directly to the Programme Manager, the post holder will focus on the delivery of our portfolio of digital projects whereby work will be allocated accordingly.
The post holder will lead an integrated project team and provide project management leadership and expert advice to project boards, project managers and project teams throughout the organisation to ensure that best practice, standards, tools and techniques are in place.
The post holder will be expected to travel and work across all NUH campuses and the wider health community, including other Trusts in the region. The use of your own car is vital.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
We are looking for an Project Lead with all round skills including:
Experience of managing projects with demonstrable success in delivery, time and budget management.
Experience in all aspects of project documentation and administration relating to successful management and communications of projects.
Experience of identifying, avoiding and managing risks and putting in place appropriate contingencies within this environment.
About us
With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide project management expertise using the PRINCE2 project management methodology to the project board/s, managers and teams throughout the organisation
To work with the Digital Services Programme Manager in ensuring that the programme portfolio is adequately planned in terms of resources to deliver a successful outcome
To ensure that benefits identification and management processes are integral to the management of IT projects.
To manage project phases including ensuring agreed and approved Privacy Impact Assessment and Clinical Safety Assessment sign-offs are completed to enable the project be implemented on time and within budget.
To ensure that change control and configuration management is in place for projects within the programme.
To follow the approved Digital Services Project Management Policy and filing structures in accordance with our Quality Management System audit requirements
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide project management expertise using the PRINCE2 project management methodology to the project board/s, managers and teams throughout the organisation
To work with the Digital Services Programme Manager in ensuring that the programme portfolio is adequately planned in terms of resources to deliver a successful outcome
To ensure that benefits identification and management processes are integral to the management of IT projects.
To manage project phases including ensuring agreed and approved Privacy Impact Assessment and Clinical Safety Assessment sign-offs are completed to enable the project be implemented on time and within budget.
To ensure that change control and configuration management is in place for projects within the programme.
To follow the approved Digital Services Project Management Policy and filing structures in accordance with our Quality Management System audit requirements
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- PRINCE2 foundation level or equivalent training (i.e. APM Project Management Qualification)
Desirable
- PRINCE2 or APM Practitioner level qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing projects with demonstrable success in delivery, time and budget management from simple through to complex projects
- Experience in all aspects of project documentation and administration relating to successful management and communications of projects
- Detailed knowledge and awareness of ICT customers across the NHS
- Has experience of working with teams and individuals from both technical and non-technical backgrounds to solve IT problems
Desirable
- Detailed knowledge and awareness of uses of ICT across the NHS, significance of National funding schemes and the responsibility for effecting its exploitation and implementation across the Nottingham Health Community to meet National and Local business/clinical objectives
- Experience in change management processes and process mapping
- Experience in the use of SharePoint
Communication & Relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral including presentations to audiences of differing sizes
- Experience of convening and chairing meetings
- Demonstrate a track record of managing supplier relationships resulting in successful project implementations
Desirable
- Ability to influence and negotiate within an NHS environment
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Problem solve within own area of responsibility
- Remain calm under pressure of tight deadlines
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Confident in leading and being an active member project team/s, demonstrating the ability to lead in their area of responsibility and cope with unpredictable behaviour
- Experience of leading on the formulation of project plans
Desirable
- Experience of project management of high potential projects within the local setting, e.g. use of new technologies
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to use a PC and/or laptop for long periods of time
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and provide difficult feedback to Trust staff whilst remaining professional and respectful at all times
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Able to travel across all hospital sites, the region and potentially wider as required to role
- Ability to work flexibly and at short notice as required to role
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- PRINCE2 foundation level or equivalent training (i.e. APM Project Management Qualification)
Desirable
- PRINCE2 or APM Practitioner level qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing projects with demonstrable success in delivery, time and budget management from simple through to complex projects
- Experience in all aspects of project documentation and administration relating to successful management and communications of projects
- Detailed knowledge and awareness of ICT customers across the NHS
- Has experience of working with teams and individuals from both technical and non-technical backgrounds to solve IT problems
Desirable
- Detailed knowledge and awareness of uses of ICT across the NHS, significance of National funding schemes and the responsibility for effecting its exploitation and implementation across the Nottingham Health Community to meet National and Local business/clinical objectives
- Experience in change management processes and process mapping
- Experience in the use of SharePoint
Communication & Relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral including presentations to audiences of differing sizes
- Experience of convening and chairing meetings
- Demonstrate a track record of managing supplier relationships resulting in successful project implementations
Desirable
- Ability to influence and negotiate within an NHS environment
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Problem solve within own area of responsibility
- Remain calm under pressure of tight deadlines
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Confident in leading and being an active member project team/s, demonstrating the ability to lead in their area of responsibility and cope with unpredictable behaviour
- Experience of leading on the formulation of project plans
Desirable
- Experience of project management of high potential projects within the local setting, e.g. use of new technologies
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to use a PC and/or laptop for long periods of time
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and provide difficult feedback to Trust staff whilst remaining professional and respectful at all times
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Able to travel across all hospital sites, the region and potentially wider as required to role
- Ability to work flexibly and at short notice as required to role
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).