Senior Technical Project Manager

Oxford Health NHS Trust

The closing date is 01 October 2024

Job summary

Do you enjoy leading on complex technical projects and contributing to the strategy of a high-quality IM&T service? We are looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager to join us on a 12 month fixed-term contractwhere you can make a real impact to delivering a portfolio of projects across Oxford Health NHS including system implementations, integration and technical innovations.

You'll use PRINCE2 and LEAN methodology to coordinate and manage project teams as well as reporting to the ICT Steering Group and managing budget expenditure.

This is a key role within our IM&T Clinical Systems Team where you will lead on all technical specifications for EMIS Web Community configuration and be integral in our mission to develop innovative ways of using Clinical Systems across our Trust.

This is a full time role (37.5 hours per week) based at our Mental Health Centre in Oxford. Experience with clinical systems implementation, extensive knowledge of EMIS Community Web clinical system including configuration, training, project management and knowledge of the NHS are critical to this position.

If you have experience of leading high-stakes technical projects for clinical teams and want to make a real impact to the way we deliver healthcare, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

  • Manage the day-to-day activities of the technical projects and programmes of work
  • Participate in the planning and development of strategy for a high-quality IM&T Service
  • Manage and co-ordinate project teams, project support staff and project boards, including all associated reporting
  • Promote and develop the IM&T Service to meet changing needs and adopt best practise through innovation, continuous improvement and adoption of LEAN principles
  • Manage Service Transition and lead on the transfer of knowledge from projects to Service Operations and to support the transition of projects into live service

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties

About us

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As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who or where you are, you will receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing:

  • Excellent opportunities for career progression
  • Individual and Trust wide learning and development
  • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
  • NHS Discount
  • Pension scheme
  • Lease car scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
  • Staff networking and support groups

Date posted

17 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year Per annum, pro-rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CS6597101

Job locations

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Sandford Road

Littlemore

OX4 4XN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters or equivalent experience
  • Project Management / Programme Management Qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • Project Management experience
  • Evidence of proven technical background supporting clinical teams with electronic information systems
  • Clinical systems implementation experience
  • Extensive knowledge of EMIS Community Web Clinical system including configuration and training
  • Experience of working within the NHS

Skills

Essential

  • Strong organisational and planning skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Problem solving and lateral thinking
  • Interpersonal skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters or equivalent experience
  • Project Management / Programme Management Qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • Project Management experience
  • Evidence of proven technical background supporting clinical teams with electronic information systems
  • Clinical systems implementation experience
  • Extensive knowledge of EMIS Community Web Clinical system including configuration and training
  • Experience of working within the NHS

Skills

Essential

  • Strong organisational and planning skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Problem solving and lateral thinking
  • Interpersonal skills

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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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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Sandford Road

Littlemore

OX4 4XN


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Sandford Road

Littlemore

OX4 4XN


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Clinical Systems

Rachel Hanks

rachel.hanks@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

07824839496

Date posted

17 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year Per annum, pro-rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CS6597101

Job locations

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Sandford Road

Littlemore

OX4 4XN


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