Senior Project Manager

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

To lead the planning and delivery of multiple projects within the Estates department in accordance with principals of good project management and to high technical standards, as set out in statutory guidance and HTM/HBNs. Projects will be delivered for the benefit of staff and patients at GWHFT and this is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in the local community.

Main duties of the job

1. This post holder will be instrumental in providing a technical leadership and support to both the facilities management and project management within the Estates team. This post will be fundamental indeveloping Project specifications written within the HTM, HBN and support clinical and estates managersin delivering excellent care.2. Ensure effective communication with all Staff from all disciplines and locations across the Trust to ensuresafe working environments across the estate.- Directors & Senior Managers from across the Trust.- Compliance, Governance and Finance leads across the Trust.- Colleagues in GWH NHS Foundation Trust & other public sector organisations.3. When required, to support the Estates Senior management team in specialised contracts/specifications.4. Providing structure to the Estates PMO function

About us

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.

We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:

Service We will put our patients first

Teamwork We will work together

Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service

Respect We will act with integrity

Date posted

15 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

249-6193805

Job locations

Great Western Hospital

Swindon

SN3 6BB


Job description

Job responsibilities

5. Managing and issuing instructions to providers (NHS PS, SERCO, PFI Providers and private landlords)and contractors.6. Build effective working relationships with all PFI, contractors, staff, and local management to establishco-operation and agreement of any works.7. Represent the Trust in System level meetings.8. Provide detailed monthly reports on projects to capital investment committee / EFM Board / ProjectBoards as required.9. Provide structured project management to colleagues from clinical and operational backgrounds10. Lead in the provision of an Estates PMO for minor works.Page 2 of 511. Liaise with council planning services during the complex development and delivery of projects, analysingand resolving any issues that arise.12. Provide technical advice and leadership in the design, development, and implementation of projects.13. To maintain up to date knowledge and to interpret and apply legislation, national & local policies/issuesin relation to the Trust Estate

Job description

Job responsibilities

5. Managing and issuing instructions to providers (NHS PS, SERCO, PFI Providers and private landlords)and contractors.6. Build effective working relationships with all PFI, contractors, staff, and local management to establishco-operation and agreement of any works.7. Represent the Trust in System level meetings.8. Provide detailed monthly reports on projects to capital investment committee / EFM Board / ProjectBoards as required.9. Provide structured project management to colleagues from clinical and operational backgrounds10. Lead in the provision of an Estates PMO for minor works.Page 2 of 511. Liaise with council planning services during the complex development and delivery of projects, analysingand resolving any issues that arise.12. Provide technical advice and leadership in the design, development, and implementation of projects.13. To maintain up to date knowledge and to interpret and apply legislation, national & local policies/issuesin relation to the Trust Estate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Construction related degree or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through courses and experience to master's level or equivalent
  • Prince 2 Project Management or equivalent

Desirable

  • Membership to a suitable Engineering body i.e., CIOB, ICE, RICS

Experience

Essential

  • Management of project delivery within a similar context of schemes up to £1m in value
  • Experience of working in a structured environment with clear project management processes and reporting documentation
  • Management of multiple contractors including reviewing RAMS & programmes of work
  • Working within a consultant PM organisation

Desirable

  • Operating within the context of an Estates PMO
  • Knowledge of a PFI hospital
  • Experience of a clerk of the works type role
  • Experience of working within the NHS
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Construction related degree or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through courses and experience to master's level or equivalent
  • Prince 2 Project Management or equivalent

Desirable

  • Membership to a suitable Engineering body i.e., CIOB, ICE, RICS

Experience

Essential

  • Management of project delivery within a similar context of schemes up to £1m in value
  • Experience of working in a structured environment with clear project management processes and reporting documentation
  • Management of multiple contractors including reviewing RAMS & programmes of work
  • Working within a consultant PM organisation

Desirable

  • Operating within the context of an Estates PMO
  • Knowledge of a PFI hospital
  • Experience of a clerk of the works type role
  • Experience of working within the NHS

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.

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Swindon

SN3 6BB


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Swindon

SN3 6BB


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Director of Estates & Facilities

William Moran

william.moran4@nhs.net

Date posted

15 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

249-6193805

Job locations

Great Western Hospital

Swindon

SN3 6BB


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