Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Project Manager to support our cultural transformation work across Suffolk. We have listened to our diverse staff team and their views in the Big Conversation and National Staff Survey and now want to embed these across our services.
You will be a highly motivated, forward thinking individual who wants to be part of creating excellence; and who thrives on working in a stimulating, high-pressured, strongly supported environment.
Main duties of the job
The post is a a fixed term (12 months) Project Manager (Band 7).
The post holder will be working alongside the Care Group Leadership Team to proactively deliver the cultural change programme.
You will need to have experience in the principles of project management, have excellent organisational skills, and the ability to identify and influence key professional stakeholder groups. The Project Manager will need to facilitate the transition and implementation process, taking into account the behavioural aspects of change. You will need to be able to manage priorities, problem-solve and have the courage to challenge the status quo.
About us
Benefits included with this role are:
- NHS pension
- A comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- Career progression
- Starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- Staff physio service
- Gym membership
- NHS discounts and many more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a list of essential and desirable qualifications for this post, please see the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a list of essential and desirable qualifications for this post, please see the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- Masters level or with equivalent significant proven experience implementing complex projects/change programmes.
- Project Management qualification or specialised knowledge of a wide range of project management tools and techniques
Desirable
- RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies) management Highlight and Exception reporting Change management (e.g. changes to the specification) Lessons learned Benefits Realisation
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of project management, service redesign and project evaluation and review.
Desirable
- NHS/public sector experience and knowledge
Person Specification
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- Masters level or with equivalent significant proven experience implementing complex projects/change programmes.
- Project Management qualification or specialised knowledge of a wide range of project management tools and techniques
Desirable
- RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies) management Highlight and Exception reporting Change management (e.g. changes to the specification) Lessons learned Benefits Realisation
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of project management, service redesign and project evaluation and review.
Desirable
- NHS/public sector experience and knowledge
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
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).
