Junior Project Manager - Ambulance Radio Programme

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Ambulance Radio Programme are looking to recruit a Junior Project Manager to support the implementation of several programmes across the UK

The Ambulance Radio Programme delivers radio based mobile communications solutions to all English Ambulance Trusts.

The services are delivered through 2 programmes entitled the Mobile Data Vehicle Solutions programme (MDVS) and the Control Room Solutions programme (CRS). Solutions include:

  • Voice and data communications
  • Fixed, vehicle mounted and hand-held radio terminals
  • Control Room Solutions
  • Mobile data solutions
  • The integration of all the elements above into an end-to-end managed service

These services are delivered by contracted business partners.

ARP is now working with a National cross-Government programme entitled the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) which will deliver the future Emergency Services Network.

Once the solutions are transitioned into service, they will become business as usual (BAU) for ARP to manage.

This role will require an understanding of the two programme and ARP's BAU processes.

A Basic DBS check will be required for the role. A fee will be incurred for this on appointment of role.

There is a Dog Friendly Policy in place on the Barnsley site, therefore please be aware dogs may be present in or around the office.

Main duties of the job

To provide high quality comprehensive administrative and project, programme and portfolio management (P3M) support to the Programme Management Office (PMO) and the wider ARP. The post holder will have responsibility for managing, updating and maintaining project and implementation processes and providing a high standard of comprehensive support.

There is an expectation that you will actively assist and provide support to the ARP Senior Leadership Team, PMO, CRS and MDVS programmes, liaising directly with the PMO Head and project managers and Implementation teams to provide a timely, efficient and effective service.

You will also be supporting a wide range of project, implementation and delivery tasks, often at NHS Ambulance Trust sites across the UK. This will include taking responsibility for scheduling tasks between Trusts, ARP and suppliers, and management and dissemination of reporting information on behalf of the PMO Head and other senior leaders within ARP.

The post holder will be directly involved with the setting up and co-ordination of meetings, including the scheduling, co-ordination and distribution of papers, and accurate and timely minute taking.

You will be will be a valuable member of the PMO team. This role will be one of a pool of resources supporting the national roll out of ARP programmes.

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 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

202-6484329

Job locations

Barnsley

Barnsley

S75 1JL


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • 4 GCSE's (Grade C or above) including English Language or equivalent

Desirable

  • Project Management, Change Management or Lean Qualification
  • Bachelors Degree

Experience

Essential

  • Able to meet the requirements of the Knowledge and Skills Framework for their role
  • Proven administrative, implementation or P3M experience
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • 4 GCSE's (Grade C or above) including English Language or equivalent

Desirable

  • Project Management, Change Management or Lean Qualification
  • Bachelors Degree

Experience

Essential

  • Able to meet the requirements of the Knowledge and Skills Framework for their role
  • Proven administrative, implementation or P3M experience

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnsley

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

Barnsley

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 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

202-6484329

Job locations

Barnsley

Barnsley

S75 1JL


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