Job summary
Are you looking for a new and exciting Project Management role?
We're looking for someone with the skills and flexibility to deliver high quality project management to support to Outcomes Based Contract.
This role will work closely with our Head of Service Development, Commissioners and third sector partners to plan and deliver the improvements.
The Project Manager will need to have effective communication skills to work across the system and facilitate progress with key stakeholders. Enthusiastic about improving patient care the role needs to have the ability to work flexibly across our services in community health, mental health and our corporate services.
Passionate about improving patient care the role needs to have the ability to work flexibly across our services in community health, mental health and our corporate services as well as key partner organisations , patients and carers
We are looking for someone who has experience of leading service improvement and change, project management and delivery. You need to be positive and self-motivated as well as possess the ability to challenge and influence to bring others with you to enable effective and sustainable change.
Main duties of the job
There'll be a variety of specific pieces of work and responsibilities, including:
- The set up and delivery of specific discrete projects within the overall programme to achieve the strategic objectives; developing and owning a suite of project management documents including but not limited to project briefs, project plans, risk and issue logs, and ensuring projects are delivered in line with OHFT project management framework.
- Actively engaging, influencing and working collaboratively with colleagues and partners to support the delivery of the programme, including coordinating and leading complex activities.
- Completing work and undertaking analysis to support programme delivery.
- Monitoring programme delivery and developing update reports for a variety of project groups, Commissioners and Boards.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides 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 you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for managing the delivery the Oxfordshire Outcomes Based Contract (OBC) in accordance with strategic plans. The post holder will lead, advise and develop a combined team made up from operational staff and internal and external stakeholders.
The Project Manager will co-ordinate and provide support and training for staff where required during service change and project activities particularly during change implementation phases. They will undertake designated requests for change and manage activities that are appropriate to the grade.
The post holder will support the design and delivery of the programme of the OBC to ensure the benefits and changes set out in the Trust and directorate business plans are delivered. Use recognised change management best practice methodologies, to lead service change and project activities and providing advice and support across the Trust when required. Negotiate, develop and agree key deliverables with stakeholders, the Head of Service & Programme Manager, ensuring that all activities meet defined operational and strategic objectives, prioritising workload where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for managing the delivery the Oxfordshire Outcomes Based Contract (OBC) in accordance with strategic plans. The post holder will lead, advise and develop a combined team made up from operational staff and internal and external stakeholders.
The Project Manager will co-ordinate and provide support and training for staff where required during service change and project activities particularly during change implementation phases. They will undertake designated requests for change and manage activities that are appropriate to the grade.
The post holder will support the design and delivery of the programme of the OBC to ensure the benefits and changes set out in the Trust and directorate business plans are delivered. Use recognised change management best practice methodologies, to lead service change and project activities and providing advice and support across the Trust when required. Negotiate, develop and agree key deliverables with stakeholders, the Head of Service & Programme Manager, ensuring that all activities meet defined operational and strategic objectives, prioritising workload where required.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- PRINCE 2 / MSP or evidence of equivalent level of experience and knowledge, including working knowledge of formal project management tools and experience of project reporting
- Knowledge of the NHS, including structures, current policy and decision-making, and wider strategic and political issues
- Previous experience of working in fast-paced and rapidly changing programme environment.
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries with a wide range of stakeholders, including clinicians
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of delivering change management and transformation within the NHS, or public sector
Communication skills
Essential
- Strong interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills
- Ability to communicate complex information to a wide audience, including at relevant board meetings
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to motivate and inspire trust and commitment across the organisation
- Experience of and ability to build relationships with staff and stakeholders within a challenging environment.
Analytical
Essential
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Ability to collect, collate, interpret and present complex data, including using Exce
- Excellent attention to detail
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS datasets and information sources to underpin analysis
Planning Skills
Essential
- Proactive and able to plan and deliver work to a high quality
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise
- Organised with regard to work and time management
- Ability to adapt to changing programme requirements
Management Skills
Essential
- Able to manage conflict effectively
- Fast-thinking and resourceful individual with an ability to balance competing priorities in a high-pressure environment.
- Experienced as working as part of a team, and ability to work well with others to achieve joint objectives
Physical skills
Essential
- Standard keyboard skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office user (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)
Autonomy
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
- Resilience and flexibility required to work in a busy environment
- Due to the need to engage with clinicians there will be a need to work on some occasions during the evening to support meetings and engagement events
Equality and diversity
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to equal opportunities, equity and the promotion of cultural competency
- Identify the most effective way to promote equality of opportunity and good working relationships in employment and service delivery.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- PRINCE 2 / MSP or evidence of equivalent level of experience and knowledge, including working knowledge of formal project management tools and experience of project reporting
- Knowledge of the NHS, including structures, current policy and decision-making, and wider strategic and political issues
- Previous experience of working in fast-paced and rapidly changing programme environment.
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries with a wide range of stakeholders, including clinicians
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of delivering change management and transformation within the NHS, or public sector
Communication skills
Essential
- Strong interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills
- Ability to communicate complex information to a wide audience, including at relevant board meetings
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to motivate and inspire trust and commitment across the organisation
- Experience of and ability to build relationships with staff and stakeholders within a challenging environment.
Analytical
Essential
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Ability to collect, collate, interpret and present complex data, including using Exce
- Excellent attention to detail
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS datasets and information sources to underpin analysis
Planning Skills
Essential
- Proactive and able to plan and deliver work to a high quality
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise
- Organised with regard to work and time management
- Ability to adapt to changing programme requirements
Management Skills
Essential
- Able to manage conflict effectively
- Fast-thinking and resourceful individual with an ability to balance competing priorities in a high-pressure environment.
- Experienced as working as part of a team, and ability to work well with others to achieve joint objectives
Physical skills
Essential
- Standard keyboard skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office user (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)
Autonomy
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
- Resilience and flexibility required to work in a busy environment
- Due to the need to engage with clinicians there will be a need to work on some occasions during the evening to support meetings and engagement events
Equality and diversity
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to equal opportunities, equity and the promotion of cultural competency
- Identify the most effective way to promote equality of opportunity and good working relationships in employment and service delivery.
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).
