Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join us at Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust to work on an exciting histopathology transformation and automation project that supports the NHS England histopathology transformation strategy.
This is an opportunity for a highly motivated and professional individual to join the trust and work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders within pathology and across the trust to deliver digital projects. These include increasing the use of automated lab testing using digital solutions such as order requesting and voice recognition software following a period of organisation and workflow analysis.
You will lead your project team, coach and manager junior members and deliver key initiatives. The postholder will be experienced in utilising appropriate tools and project methodologies whilst aligning to the departments project delivery lifecycle methodology.
The post will sit within our Digital IT department but be ringfenced to work solely on histopathology initiatives including but not exclusively, the roll out of ICE requesting and supporting the deployment of digital automation initiatives within the service.
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Main duties of the job
The post holder;
Will manage a set of complex projects to professional standards.
Support, facilitate and monitor progress of projects
Support process and performance improvements
Lead a small team of specialists as well as providing matrix-management of project staff
Be responsible for developing Business Cases to secure project funding and subsequent management of these funds
Will be required to manage and advise project staff that have day to day responsibility for overseeing the various elements of implementation, working closely with clinical and non-clinical teams to introduce new ways of working that are consistent with new technology
About us
DIT at LTHT is a highly motivated and inclusive place to work. We hold our Leeds Way Values in high esteem and respect all colleagues. Within the trust we are always looking to improve and give the best service possible, and we are looking for individuals with the same drive to join us.
DIT look after the Trusts information technology, responsible for delivering and embedding the latest digital innovations, finding the right hardware and software to meet business needs, turning information into insight and everything in between. Its an exciting time to join us, as we offer varied and rewarding opportunities.
The Cellular pathology department provides a diagnostic histopathology and cytology service in addition to an andrology unit and a post-mortem service covering 2 mortuaries across the city. This role will sit within the diagnostic service and support the team in initiatives designed to reduce cancer turnaround times.
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Details
Date posted
10 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9298-INF-225
Job locations
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer's website
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