PMO Analyst (Internal only)

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP)is committed to delivering technological system improvements toAmbulanceTrustswhich willensureand enhance interoperablecommunicationsbetween Ambulance Trusts, the NHS, and other emergency responders.

ARP offers the opportunity to work within a technology and mobile communications programme that makes a real difference to ability of the ambulance service to respond to the needs of its patients.

The Ambulance Radio Programme have established a Programme management office (PMO). As the various procurements for CRS, MDVS, and ESMCP progress the volume and complexity of the activities required by the PMO is increasing.

Main duties of the job

The post holders' responsibilities include but are not limited:

Development and ongoing management of a configuration management plan which will describe any specific procedures, identify roles and responsibilities to be effective, predictable and repeatable during the Programme life cycle.
Ensure all changes to configuration items are documented. An important aspect is the ability to identify the interrelationships between configuration items. This is essential information for the 'review' and 'assessment' steps in the change control process
Responsible for development of document standards and version control throughout ARP
Development and on-going management of a suite of reports
Manage project risks and responsible for identification of slippages and escalation to the Head of Service Delivery
Manage and assist with the quality assurance process.
Develop and assist with the development of Programme communication plans.

About us

The Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) is an enduring organisation directly appointed by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to provide and upgrade emergency communications for UK ambulance services.

ARP have a large team of over eighty staff consisting of commercial, finance, project, implementation, technical, user assurance and service colleagues. They are based all over the country to support the successful delivery and maintenance of a £460m programme of work. The aim of ARP is to implement new technology that provides innovation and enhances patient care with the latest equipment. ARPs solutions also play a longer-term role in preparing the ambulance service for the adoption of the Home Office's Emergency Services Network (ESN).

ARP is currently in the process of introducing an array of new technology-based services to Ambulance Trusts and Air Ambulance charities. The Services include the introduction of new technology to the national Ambulance fleet (approx. 6500 vehicles) and upgrading and developing new, data-rich communications products (apps and hardware) for use by over 15,000 frontline paramedic and Control Room staff. Overall, ARP is responsible for providing an end-to-end service covering installation, maintenance and replacement, which plays a key role in enabling effective response to critical life-threatening incidents.

Date posted

18 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

202-6483998

Job locations

Home based with flexible office working

Barnsley

S75 1JL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Essential

Degree or Equivalent
Structured professional course and qualification in: PRINCE2, or MSP
Significant management experience in the implementation and support of complex projects/Programmes.
Supervision/Line Management of others within a project environment
Expertise in use of standard Microsoft Office Products especially Project Management Tools to produce project plans, presentations, and reports.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to train others
Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales
Ability to produce business cases and investment appraisals, and experience of managing contractors.
Ability to Communicate effectively with senior management and suppliers.
Experience of producing and managing policies, processes and procedures.

Desirable

General management or ITIL Service Management qualification.
Ambulance or Emergency service experience at a managerial level.
Experience of negotiating with suppliers.
Other experience or interest in Healthcare.

Person Specification

Essential

Degree or Equivalent
Structured professional course and qualification in: PRINCE2, or MSP
Significant management experience in the implementation and support of complex projects/Programmes.
Supervision/Line Management of others within a project environment
Expertise in use of standard Microsoft Office Products especially Project Management Tools to produce project plans, presentations, and reports.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to train others
Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales
Ability to produce business cases and investment appraisals, and experience of managing contractors.
Ability to Communicate effectively with senior management and suppliers.
Experience of producing and managing policies, processes and procedures.

Desirable

General management or ITIL Service Management qualification.
Ambulance or Emergency service experience at a managerial level.
Experience of negotiating with suppliers.
Other experience or interest in Healthcare.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Home based with flexible office working

Barnsley

S75 1JL

Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Home based with flexible office working

Barnsley

S75 1JL

Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Services Officer

Deborah Moran

deborah.moran@swast.nhs.uk

07977361406

Date posted

18 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

202-6483998

Job locations

Home based with flexible office working

Barnsley

S75 1JL

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