University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Project Manager

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Job summary

This is an exciting time to join the University Hospital Southampton.We have revamped our Trust strategy embarking on an ambitious programme of organisational change and transformation to support its delivery of world-class care.

This project manager position will work with the Head of the Medical Directorate and Clinical Programme Manager, within The Clinical Programme Team to oversee the delivery of the programme of transformation work in the Medical directorate, supporting the delivery of the vision 'world-class care for everyone'. Our programme covers both internal and externally networked service improvement projects.

Specifically this role will use expert transformation skills to support the clinical transformation programmes within the clinical strategy.

The post will work alongside the Strategy, Partnerships and Transformation teams to deliver improvement programmes. We are committed to working hand in hand with our world-class people delivering world-class care and outcomes for our patients.

The team works flexibly with a mix of full-time and part-time team members, and permanent and seconded staff for specific programs. You will be provided with ample opportunity to learn about a range of services, and apply different improvement methods.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pa or pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-THQ2-072

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Plan and deliver projects that can be implemented across single wards, whole divisions or across clinical networks with external stakeholders. Managing projects across single and multiple areas.

Support the pre-project stages (expression of interest and feasibility) up to large-scale projects.

Staff management for matrix project teams (e.g., Project Managers, Project Support Officers, Project Administrators, and other project resources).

Provide project management support to Programme Managers in delivering projects and programmes.

You should be highly motivated, able to handle multiple job streams and methodical, organised and efficient in your approach. You will be confident in presenting and have experience of managing meetings, being influential and guiding change.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Plan and deliver projects that can be implemented across single wards, whole divisions or across clinical networks with external stakeholders. Managing projects across single and multiple areas.

Support the pre-project stages (expression of interest and feasibility) up to large-scale projects.

Staff management for matrix project teams (e.g., Project Managers, Project Support Officers, Project Administrators, and other project resources).

Provide project management support to Programme Managers in delivering projects and programmes.

You should be highly motivated, able to handle multiple job streams and methodical, organised and efficient in your approach. You will be confident in presenting and have experience of managing meetings, being influential and guiding change.

Person Specification

Qualifications / training required

Essential

  • First Degree or equivalent experience/diplomas
  • Evidence of further training/study/leadership courses
  • Knowledge and application of a recognised service improvement technique

Desirable

  • PRINCE or other project management training
  • Working knowledge of more than one technique

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

  • Evidence of leadership qualities
  • Evidence of leading and implementing change, influencing behaviour, collaborative working with others
  • Experience of facilitating multi-professional groups
  • Experience of presenting and communicating successfully to groups of different stakeholders
  • Literate, with report writing skills and experience
  • Experience of working at a senior level in industry or healthcare sector

Desirable

  • Previous experience in healthcare setting
  • Previous experience in transformation role
  • Previous experience in a clinical role

Values and behaviours

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together
Person Specification

Qualifications / training required

Essential

  • First Degree or equivalent experience/diplomas
  • Evidence of further training/study/leadership courses
  • Knowledge and application of a recognised service improvement technique

Desirable

  • PRINCE or other project management training
  • Working knowledge of more than one technique

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

  • Evidence of leadership qualities
  • Evidence of leading and implementing change, influencing behaviour, collaborative working with others
  • Experience of facilitating multi-professional groups
  • Experience of presenting and communicating successfully to groups of different stakeholders
  • Literate, with report writing skills and experience
  • Experience of working at a senior level in industry or healthcare sector

Desirable

  • Previous experience in healthcare setting
  • Previous experience in transformation role
  • Previous experience in a clinical role

Values and behaviours

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Medical Directorate

Hood Lucinda

lucinda.hood@uhs.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

14 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pa or pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-THQ2-072

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


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