Job summary
The main purpose of the job is to support the Learning and Education Team within NHS Elect with the planning, setup, delivery and evaluation of a multiple national programmes across the NHS. The Project Manager should have a good working knowledge of current issues in the NHS in England, with recent experience within the NHS desirable but not essential.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of project management tools and processes to enable the successful, timely delivery of the team's bespoke programmes, in collaboration with the wider multi-professional team.
Main duties of the job
NHS Elect aims to attract exceptional NHS people to work for the organisation, following experience of working in the wider NHS. The Project Manager will contribute to the project coordination of specialist workforce and education initiatives while working at times across the wider organisation. The post holder will implement a structured approach to project work flows, systems development and reporting. The post holder will work extensively with external partners utilising effective communications.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degreelevel in relevant subject or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
Desirable
- PRINCE2 or Managing Successful Projects
Experience
Essential
- Experience in project management with a good overview of project management principles, techniques and tools
- Experience contributing to the development of project plans and monitoring milestones, communicating risk and adapting.
Desirable
- Experience of co-ordination of local healthcare improvement projects.
- Experience operating as a project manager in the NHS
- Budget tracking in line with project delivery timelines
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to take in information from multiple sources and provide concise summary, and options within report information
- Advanced administrative skills
- Working on own initiative and prioritising work effectively, including re-prioritisation in response to unexpected events occurring
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Evidence of a commitment to personal development
- Understanding of the context and challenges in the NHS
- Experience of working as part of a project team in the NHS
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degreelevel in relevant subject or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
Desirable
- PRINCE2 or Managing Successful Projects
Experience
Essential
- Experience in project management with a good overview of project management principles, techniques and tools
- Experience contributing to the development of project plans and monitoring milestones, communicating risk and adapting.
Desirable
- Experience of co-ordination of local healthcare improvement projects.
- Experience operating as a project manager in the NHS
- Budget tracking in line with project delivery timelines
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to take in information from multiple sources and provide concise summary, and options within report information
- Advanced administrative skills
- Working on own initiative and prioritising work effectively, including re-prioritisation in response to unexpected events occurring
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Evidence of a commitment to personal development
- Understanding of the context and challenges in the NHS
- Experience of working as part of a project team in 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.
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).
