Job summary
Join Sheffield Teaching Hospitals as a Project Manager and play a pivotal role in launching our cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hub.
This dynamic position offers the unique opportunity to guide the safe and effective integration of AI technologies within a leading healthcare institution. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, influence strategic decisions, and contribute to groundbreaking advancements that will shape the future of AI-supported patient care in Sheffield.
If you're passionate about innovation in the NHS and eager to make a tangible impact in the healthcare sector, this is the perfect role for you.
Main duties of the job
Management of multidiscipline projects.
Implement standardised processes using project management good practice, methodologies, tools and techniques which are scalable and enable improvements in effective delivery of care and savings.
Develop the AI Hub scope, plan and business case for full implementation, taking into account the scale of implementation and individual directorate priorities. Develop the appropriate papers for the Trust Executive Group (TEG), Capital Investment Team (CIT) and Business Planning Team (BPT) to secure project approval.
Plan and co-ordinate the phases of the project, facilitating implementation with directorate teams ensuring that each project has clearly defined schedules and key milestones making project progress visible.
Ensure risks and issues are identified and countermeasures are in place. Where necessary ensure the appropriate escalation and corrective action to ensure these are resolved.
Provide regular project reporting and manage issue resolution and escalation as necessary.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The post is based within the Scientific Computing section of the Medical Imaging and Medical Physics department. The team culture in Scientific Computing is friendly and collaborative, and staff have a high level of autonomy within their roles. The section has links with the University of Sheffield and aims to make use of the latest innovations for the benefit of patients.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 18 months due to the post being externally funded. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the ongoing source of the external funding and the requirement for the post to be maintained.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
- Post graduate qualification (or working towards) in relevant subject or demonstrable equivalent gained through a combination of short courses and experience or experience and qualification.
- Evidence of CPD.
Desirable
- Masters level qualification.
- Qualification in either Service/Quality Improvement, Organisational Development or Project Management
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using quality improvement methods and techniques.
- Experience of leading projects.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
- Experience of working on projects including significant IT components
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships and coach proactively and cooperatively at all levels.
- Able to act on own initiative, judgement and to make decisions.
- Outcomes focused with strong drive and motivation.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups.
- Influencing skills with the ability to present to and engage a wide range of stakeholders in ideas and proposals.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
- Post graduate qualification (or working towards) in relevant subject or demonstrable equivalent gained through a combination of short courses and experience or experience and qualification.
- Evidence of CPD.
Desirable
- Masters level qualification.
- Qualification in either Service/Quality Improvement, Organisational Development or Project Management
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using quality improvement methods and techniques.
- Experience of leading projects.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
- Experience of working on projects including significant IT components
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships and coach proactively and cooperatively at all levels.
- Able to act on own initiative, judgement and to make decisions.
- Outcomes focused with strong drive and motivation.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups.
- Influencing skills with the ability to present to and engage a wide range of stakeholders in ideas and proposals.
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).
