Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager to join the Cambridge Children's Hospital Project team on an 18 month fixed term contract to support its Transformation programme.
Cambridge Children's aspires to be more than a hospital. Through a collaboration between Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Cambridge, we are seeking a visionary new approach to healthcare for children and young people across the east of England. We will treat the whole child or young person with an innovative model of co-located physical and mental healthcare and research.
We are looking to recruit to two roles focussing on the following areas of our vision and situated within our Transformation programme:
- "Whole Child" - Child and family experience
- "Whole Community" - Regional care provision
Main duties of the job
The senior project manager will play a crucial role in developing the future model of care for this exciting and complex project. The post holder will be highly organised, independent and able to work with and across multiple organisations, professions and stakeholders. This will include project managing a range of work from developing future target operating models and benefit realisation plans that deliver on the project's vision, to working with clinical, digital and workforce leads to ensure the future model of care is tested and can be implemented. The individual will be required to take a robust approach to project management whilst also championing the ethos and vision of the project in a supportive and facilitative manner.
If you are a professional, positive-thinking individual with demonstrable relevant experience, looking for a rewarding and varied role in which you can use and develop your skills, then we are looking for you to join us.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 7th October 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 14th October 2024
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 7th October 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 14th October 2024
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or demonstrable equivalent level of knowledge.
- Evidence of Project Management training or sufficient experience that demonstrates equivalent level of knowledge
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Managing Successful Programmes/ Prince2 Practitioner (or equivalent experience).
- Better Business Cases Foundation level
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of developing project plans.
- Extensive experience of managing complex programmes and projects using recognised methodology (e.g. Prince 2) and tracking and monitoring their implementation.
- Experience of the identification and management of risks, issues and dependencies.
- Experience of developing performance indicators to monitor project and programme delivery.
- Experience of change management with proven negotiating and influencing skills both internally and externally.
- Experience of project budgets; knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation.
- Experience of benefits realisation
- Experience of producing business cases
- Experience of developing documents and policies
- Evidence of working with multi-disciplinary staff across a diverse professional organisation to specify solutions to support the successful delivery of projects.
Desirable
- Considerable experience of project and programme management
- Experience of working in health or academia environments
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of developing project strategies.
- Knowledge of recognised methodology (e.g. Prince 2)
- Knowledge of change management methodologies
- Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation.
- Knowledge of business cases production methodology
- Understanding of information governance.
- Advanced knowledge of ICT (including Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and project management tools.
Desirable
- Considerable knowledge of project and programme management
- Knowledge of latest strategy and policy regarding the NHS and child health in particular
Skills
Essential
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills including facilitation, and obtaining, providing and presenting information.
- Ability to think clearly, solve or pre-empt problems, reach decisions, prioritise and recommend appropriate action through the assessment of relevant information.
- Ability to engage others in strategy and planning.
- Negotiation and diplomacy skills.
- Ability to prepare and present reports to detailed specifications for Trust Board and others as requested.
- Ability to inspire confidence and trust, command respect and create a sense of community in the team
- Ability to adapt during periods of change.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Methodical, organised, analytical with problem solving capabilities.
- Highly motivated and resourceful.
- Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others.
- Able to establish positive relationships and mutual respect with people at all levels
- Demonstrates empathy and concerns for others
- Has realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development.
- Learn from mistakes and ask for support where necessary.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or demonstrable equivalent level of knowledge.
- Evidence of Project Management training or sufficient experience that demonstrates equivalent level of knowledge
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Managing Successful Programmes/ Prince2 Practitioner (or equivalent experience).
- Better Business Cases Foundation level
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of developing project plans.
- Extensive experience of managing complex programmes and projects using recognised methodology (e.g. Prince 2) and tracking and monitoring their implementation.
- Experience of the identification and management of risks, issues and dependencies.
- Experience of developing performance indicators to monitor project and programme delivery.
- Experience of change management with proven negotiating and influencing skills both internally and externally.
- Experience of project budgets; knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation.
- Experience of benefits realisation
- Experience of producing business cases
- Experience of developing documents and policies
- Evidence of working with multi-disciplinary staff across a diverse professional organisation to specify solutions to support the successful delivery of projects.
Desirable
- Considerable experience of project and programme management
- Experience of working in health or academia environments
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of developing project strategies.
- Knowledge of recognised methodology (e.g. Prince 2)
- Knowledge of change management methodologies
- Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation.
- Knowledge of business cases production methodology
- Understanding of information governance.
- Advanced knowledge of ICT (including Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and project management tools.
Desirable
- Considerable knowledge of project and programme management
- Knowledge of latest strategy and policy regarding the NHS and child health in particular
Skills
Essential
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills including facilitation, and obtaining, providing and presenting information.
- Ability to think clearly, solve or pre-empt problems, reach decisions, prioritise and recommend appropriate action through the assessment of relevant information.
- Ability to engage others in strategy and planning.
- Negotiation and diplomacy skills.
- Ability to prepare and present reports to detailed specifications for Trust Board and others as requested.
- Ability to inspire confidence and trust, command respect and create a sense of community in the team
- Ability to adapt during periods of change.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Methodical, organised, analytical with problem solving capabilities.
- Highly motivated and resourceful.
- Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others.
- Able to establish positive relationships and mutual respect with people at all levels
- Demonstrates empathy and concerns for others
- Has realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development.
- Learn from mistakes and ask for support where necessary.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)