Job summary
We are looking for a Senior Digital Project Manager who will lead multiple digital projects with the help of a team of Project Managers and project support engineers to implement the trust digital strategy within the IT services programme delivery team.
You will join the Project Management team, who work in Leigh, in the Digital IT service Department. This Project Delivery Team is in charge of delivering a diverse and exciting range of projects to support the Trust in meeting its Corporate Objectives.
Please be aware that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive enough suitable applications.
Main duties of the job
The post will be an IT Service Project Manager in the IT Services project delivery team. The post holder will manage several projects, and will have autonomy over their own tasks and decisions.
The IT Service Project Team oversee and assist various projects that provide the organisation's Digital solutions.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities and duties of the job are :
- Project Management lead on one or more designated projects, working toPRINCE2 standards
- Responsibility for ensuring appropriate Project Governance structures are in place.
- Production of quality project documentation to include Project Initiation Documents, robust project plans and RAID logs.
- Management of risks and issues including escalation to IM&T Programme and / or Project Steering Groups.
- Ensuring that Patient Safety and Quality is at the forefront of any consideration to Project scope and deliverables.
- Ensuring early identification of benefits and plans in place to ensure baseline measures are available for post project go live monitoring and benefits realisation.
- Managing internal and external suppliers.
- Responsible to the IM&T Programme Manager for providing an overall picture of the status of the project/s.
- Responsible for planning own priorities
- Prepare project, stage and exception plans in conjunction with team leads/stakeholders.
- Ensure the production of Project Highlight, End Stage Reports, and any Exception Reports
- Manage project risks, issues, actions and clinical safety hazards; and maintain appropriate project logs.
- Responsible for appropriate elements of project administration
- Quality assuring documentation produced by self and other project teams.
- Undertake project/system reviews following phases and recommend changes and use of functionality for future phases
- Contribute towards the development of IM&T policies, procedures and standards. Leading where appropriate.
- Participate in system configuration, testing and/or training as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities and duties of the job are :
- Project Management lead on one or more designated projects, working toPRINCE2 standards
- Responsibility for ensuring appropriate Project Governance structures are in place.
- Production of quality project documentation to include Project Initiation Documents, robust project plans and RAID logs.
- Management of risks and issues including escalation to IM&T Programme and / or Project Steering Groups.
- Ensuring that Patient Safety and Quality is at the forefront of any consideration to Project scope and deliverables.
- Ensuring early identification of benefits and plans in place to ensure baseline measures are available for post project go live monitoring and benefits realisation.
- Managing internal and external suppliers.
- Responsible to the IM&T Programme Manager for providing an overall picture of the status of the project/s.
- Responsible for planning own priorities
- Prepare project, stage and exception plans in conjunction with team leads/stakeholders.
- Ensure the production of Project Highlight, End Stage Reports, and any Exception Reports
- Manage project risks, issues, actions and clinical safety hazards; and maintain appropriate project logs.
- Responsible for appropriate elements of project administration
- Quality assuring documentation produced by self and other project teams.
- Undertake project/system reviews following phases and recommend changes and use of functionality for future phases
- Contribute towards the development of IM&T policies, procedures and standards. Leading where appropriate.
- Participate in system configuration, testing and/or training as required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Successful delivery of multiple IM&T Projects, throughout the full project lifecycle from Project initiation through to sign off following Prince II/MSP
- Development of robust business cases
- Tracking and delivering project benefits
- Managing Risks, issues, dependencies and constraints in projects
- Managing change in a large organisation
- Delivering communications plans to ensure engagement and ownership
- Managing budgets and project resources
- Credibility with Trust managers /clinicians and the service organisation and proven ability to acquire co-operation from multidisciplinary staff in effecting necessary changes
- Experience of working with multiple business functions
Desirable
- Experience of either implementing or being responsible for Clinical Information Systems.
- An excellent understanding of hospital processes and practices, with experience of working within a Clinical environment
- Implementation of Hospital Systems particularly PAS / ePrescribing
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or minimum 3 years NHS experience with some related experiences
- Prince II Practitioner and/or Managing Successful Programs (MSP)
- ECDL or equivalent skills in operating Microsoft office applications
- Successful delivery of multiple IM&T Projects, throughout the full project lifecycle from Project initiation through to sign off following Prince II/MSP
- Managing Risks, issues, dependencies and constraints in projects
- Credibility with Trust managers /clinicians and the service organisation and proven ability to acquire co-operation from multidisciplinary staff in effecting necessary changes
- Ability to understand and interpret complex information to make recommendations on, and communicate issues and solutions clearly to all levels.
- Ability to communicate Project documents effectively orally and in writing with all disciplines and seniorities
- Excellent negotiating and influencing skills with an ability to influence change
- Knowledge of Project Management controls and techniques
Desirable
- Experience of either implementing or being responsible for Clinical Information Systems.
- An excellent understanding of hospital processes and practices, with experience of working within a Clinical environment.
- Knowledge of IT infrastructure, lifecycles and development methodology
- Ability to handle difficult and emotional situations.
- Evidence of strategic thinking and innovation
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or minimum 3 years NHS experience with some related experiences or Extensive relevant experience in Information, Management and Technology solutions, e.g. specialist knowledge across multiple IT fields, including Development, IT Services, Business Intelligence and Project Management
- Prince II Practitioner and/or Managing Successful Programs (MSP) or Extensive relevant experience
- ECDL or equivalent skills in operating Microsoft office applications
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Evidence of CPD in IT or management
Skills
Essential
- Ability to understand and interpret complex information to make recommendations on, and communicate issues and solutions clearly to all levels.
- A very high standard of computer literacy, including strong skills using Microsoft Office products
- Ability to communicate Project documents effectively orally and in writing with all disciplines and seniorities
- Proven ability to operate/think laterally
- Strong in numeracy and analytical skills
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Excellent negotiating and influencing skills with an ability to influence change
- Organisation, planning and time management skills
- People management and motivation skills
- Write comprehensive specifications and project documentation without ambiguityPeople management and motivation skills
Desirable
- Ability to handle difficult and emotional situations.
- Politically astute
- Ability to write and present supporting business cases
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Project Management controls and techniques
- How to define scope and plan projects
- Elements of a strong business case
- Assessing and mitigating risks
- Knowledge of the NHS modernisation agenda
- Awareness of Major NHS Information Systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT infrastructure, lifecycles and development methodology
- Knowledge of Security and confidentiality standards (Caldicott, Freedom of information), NHS Data sets and definitions
- Knowledge of Business Analysis
- Understanding of NHS Connecting for Health agenda and the implementation processes / communication pathways involved in implementing NHS reference solutions
Additional
Essential
- Flexible approach to work, and ability to work flexible hours
- Strongly proactive and solution orientated
- Qualities of perseverance, flexibility, determination and adaptability
- Ability to prioritise and work with imposed deadlines
- Driving Licence with the ability to travel between hospital sites
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Enthusiastic about IT and its role in shaping modern healthcare.
- Ability to work autonomously and as a team in collaboration
- Great attention for detail
Desirable
- Creative and innovative
- Evidence of strategic thinking and innovation
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Successful delivery of multiple IM&T Projects, throughout the full project lifecycle from Project initiation through to sign off following Prince II/MSP
- Development of robust business cases
- Tracking and delivering project benefits
- Managing Risks, issues, dependencies and constraints in projects
- Managing change in a large organisation
- Delivering communications plans to ensure engagement and ownership
- Managing budgets and project resources
- Credibility with Trust managers /clinicians and the service organisation and proven ability to acquire co-operation from multidisciplinary staff in effecting necessary changes
- Experience of working with multiple business functions
Desirable
- Experience of either implementing or being responsible for Clinical Information Systems.
- An excellent understanding of hospital processes and practices, with experience of working within a Clinical environment
- Implementation of Hospital Systems particularly PAS / ePrescribing
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or minimum 3 years NHS experience with some related experiences
- Prince II Practitioner and/or Managing Successful Programs (MSP)
- ECDL or equivalent skills in operating Microsoft office applications
- Successful delivery of multiple IM&T Projects, throughout the full project lifecycle from Project initiation through to sign off following Prince II/MSP
- Managing Risks, issues, dependencies and constraints in projects
- Credibility with Trust managers /clinicians and the service organisation and proven ability to acquire co-operation from multidisciplinary staff in effecting necessary changes
- Ability to understand and interpret complex information to make recommendations on, and communicate issues and solutions clearly to all levels.
- Ability to communicate Project documents effectively orally and in writing with all disciplines and seniorities
- Excellent negotiating and influencing skills with an ability to influence change
- Knowledge of Project Management controls and techniques
Desirable
- Experience of either implementing or being responsible for Clinical Information Systems.
- An excellent understanding of hospital processes and practices, with experience of working within a Clinical environment.
- Knowledge of IT infrastructure, lifecycles and development methodology
- Ability to handle difficult and emotional situations.
- Evidence of strategic thinking and innovation
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or minimum 3 years NHS experience with some related experiences or Extensive relevant experience in Information, Management and Technology solutions, e.g. specialist knowledge across multiple IT fields, including Development, IT Services, Business Intelligence and Project Management
- Prince II Practitioner and/or Managing Successful Programs (MSP) or Extensive relevant experience
- ECDL or equivalent skills in operating Microsoft office applications
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Evidence of CPD in IT or management
Skills
Essential
- Ability to understand and interpret complex information to make recommendations on, and communicate issues and solutions clearly to all levels.
- A very high standard of computer literacy, including strong skills using Microsoft Office products
- Ability to communicate Project documents effectively orally and in writing with all disciplines and seniorities
- Proven ability to operate/think laterally
- Strong in numeracy and analytical skills
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Excellent negotiating and influencing skills with an ability to influence change
- Organisation, planning and time management skills
- People management and motivation skills
- Write comprehensive specifications and project documentation without ambiguityPeople management and motivation skills
Desirable
- Ability to handle difficult and emotional situations.
- Politically astute
- Ability to write and present supporting business cases
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Project Management controls and techniques
- How to define scope and plan projects
- Elements of a strong business case
- Assessing and mitigating risks
- Knowledge of the NHS modernisation agenda
- Awareness of Major NHS Information Systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT infrastructure, lifecycles and development methodology
- Knowledge of Security and confidentiality standards (Caldicott, Freedom of information), NHS Data sets and definitions
- Knowledge of Business Analysis
- Understanding of NHS Connecting for Health agenda and the implementation processes / communication pathways involved in implementing NHS reference solutions
Additional
Essential
- Flexible approach to work, and ability to work flexible hours
- Strongly proactive and solution orientated
- Qualities of perseverance, flexibility, determination and adaptability
- Ability to prioritise and work with imposed deadlines
- Driving Licence with the ability to travel between hospital sites
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Enthusiastic about IT and its role in shaping modern healthcare.
- Ability to work autonomously and as a team in collaboration
- Great attention for detail
Desirable
- Creative and innovative
- Evidence of strategic thinking and innovation
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
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).
