Job summary
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**
The post holder will be part of the Digital Services Team, supporting the Digital Services Programme Manager to deliver the portfolio of IT projects and programmes of work.
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
1. The post holder will take forward specific projects and will oversee all aspects of projects using planning, monitoring and controlling processes seeking support and input from other staff as appropriate.
2. The post holder will monitor progress against performance and project targets, identifying where corrective action needs to be taken and escalating issues as required.
3. The post holder will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that key staff members are engaged and able to support project delivery timescales
4. Demonstrate organisational and planning skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and adjust targets when not met.
5. Build and maintain constructive relationships with key stakeholders to ensure that work is co-ordinated and support is provided where it is needed.
Have effective project management skills, including the ability to plan, manage and deliver a portfolio of projects, manage competing priorities and tight deadlines, and work autonomously to drive own work programme.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised higher project management qualification (e.g. Postgraduate Diploma) or equivalent (PRINCE2 Practitioner) or APM Project Management Qualifications
Desirable
- Educated to degree level in health care/ informatics or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Microsoft Project
Desirable
- Knowledge of Change Management
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a range of conflicting demands and competing stakeholders in a politically sensitive environment
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised higher project management qualification (e.g. Postgraduate Diploma) or equivalent (PRINCE2 Practitioner) or APM Project Management Qualifications
Desirable
- Educated to degree level in health care/ informatics or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Microsoft Project
Desirable
- Knowledge of Change Management
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a range of conflicting demands and competing stakeholders in a politically sensitive environment
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).
