Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced engagement and involvement Lead to join the RM Partners team. This role will work in close collaboration with North West London (NWL) and South West London (SWL) ICS colleagues to deliver and support a unique programme of work focusing on People and Community Engagement and Involvement (PCEI). This is an instrumental role in ensuring that the voice of our diverse west London communities is at the heart of RM Partners strategy and programme of work. You will have the energy, enthusiasm and commitment to PCEI, with experience of working in the NHS, public or third sectors.
RM Partners are hosted by the Royal Marsden and work independently to serve our population. We are the cancer alliance for NW and SW London ICSs, supporting 3.7 million people. Our ambition is to save more lives from cancer through earlier diagnosis and reducing inequalities. Nationally Cancer Alliances' role within the wider health care system is described as leading the whole system planning and delivery of cancer services for each of their ICSs. More information on RM Partners can be found on our websitermpartners - RM Partners
Main duties of the job
The Engagement and Involvement Senior Project Manager role requires an experienced and competent professional with a developed skill set in engagement and involvement. You will deliver a strategic programme of PCEI working in partnership with our key NWL and SWL stakeholders and communities.
Responsibilities include; Make full use of traditional and new methods of engagement and involvement, working with patients & carers and people & communities in designing and delivering services and strategies, draw on your skills, experience and in-depth specialist knowledge of engagement and involvement to advise and support the RM Partners team and act as an enabler to ensure delivery of the wider RMP PCEI programme, build strong relationships; fostering trust and co-operation among colleagues, stakeholders and community leaders, manage the RM Partners People and Communities Strategic Forum and support the membership to ensure they have impactful roles, be a positive and proactive individual with the ability to motivate, engage and support partnership delivery, take a lead role in the recruitment and ongoing support and training of the RMP community representatives, work alongside the communications manager to support the development and delivery of the RM Partners communication channels.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be an experienced relationship builder and communicator with a track record of partnership working and delivering large scale projects and leading on PCEI and working across sectors.
The role requires an experienced and competent professional with a developed skill set in engagement, involvement and experience of care.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be an experienced relationship builder and communicator with a track record of partnership working and delivering large scale projects and leading on PCEI and working across sectors.
The role requires an experienced and competent professional with a developed skill set in engagement, involvement and experience of care.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification in health or social specialism or equivalent
Desirable
- Masters level qualification in health or social specialism or equivalent
- PRINCE 2 practitioner or equivalent professional project management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of engagement and involvement with people & communities and patients & carers
- Demonstratable codesign and/or coproduction experience
- Significant experience of delivering complex change management projects and/or service redesign within the NHS environment
- Experience and ability to matrix work across multiple teams, organisations and including the voluntary and community sector
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed project management skills with a demonstrable track record in the delivery of successful clinical redesign and change projects
- Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to drive and motivate teams of people at all levels of an organisation, and to manage conflict
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interpret complex information, and make decisions based on highly complicated and sometimes incomplete information
- Ability to build strong working relationships at all levels
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills
Professional skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex quantitative and qualitative data to a range of audiences
- Experience and understanding of project and programme management methods/techniques
- Presentation skills (verbal and written) to a high standard in a range of settings and at a range of levels
Management skills and personal attributes
Essential
- Self-motivating and self-disciplined, planning and organising a work programme with conflicting demands and priorities
- Ability to work flexibly and in a changing environment
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Accuracy, attention to detail and methodical approach where appropriate
- Enthusiasm for health information and its wider communication to a range of audiences
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification in health or social specialism or equivalent
Desirable
- Masters level qualification in health or social specialism or equivalent
- PRINCE 2 practitioner or equivalent professional project management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of engagement and involvement with people & communities and patients & carers
- Demonstratable codesign and/or coproduction experience
- Significant experience of delivering complex change management projects and/or service redesign within the NHS environment
- Experience and ability to matrix work across multiple teams, organisations and including the voluntary and community sector
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed project management skills with a demonstrable track record in the delivery of successful clinical redesign and change projects
- Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to drive and motivate teams of people at all levels of an organisation, and to manage conflict
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interpret complex information, and make decisions based on highly complicated and sometimes incomplete information
- Ability to build strong working relationships at all levels
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills
Professional skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex quantitative and qualitative data to a range of audiences
- Experience and understanding of project and programme management methods/techniques
- Presentation skills (verbal and written) to a high standard in a range of settings and at a range of levels
Management skills and personal attributes
Essential
- Self-motivating and self-disciplined, planning and organising a work programme with conflicting demands and priorities
- Ability to work flexibly and in a changing environment
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Accuracy, attention to detail and methodical approach where appropriate
- Enthusiasm for health information and its wider communication to a range of audiences
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.
