Job summary
**1 x Fixed Term contract/secondment opportunity for up to 6 months**
*Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment*
The Project Manager will convene and manage project teams and provide project management support to the Community Mental Health Transformation Programme being delivered by Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust. In collaboration with partners and our service users Gloucestershire is working to transform Community Mental Health Services. Our collective vision for the programme is to radically transform our whole model of Mental Health Care and Support over the next 6 months and beyond.
Main duties of the job
The Project Manager will support the development and redesign services in line with local strategies and government initiatives which will require a high level of planning, negotiating, analytical and communication skills.
About us
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.
Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To formulate, develop and adjust project plans and strategies.
- To plan and organise a broad range of complex activities using best practice project management tools and techniques.
- To provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information; agreement or co-operation required; present highly complex, sensitive or contentious information to groups.
- To encourage collaborative working to improve services/performance where there may be resistance to change.
- To present workshops to large groups of staff.
- To plan and implement new ways of working, facilitate collaborative working, capacity
- To work with local and national groups as required g., CCG, third sector partners, sharing complicated plans that need explanation.
- To work collaboratively with operational service staff to ensure their involvement in the development of services.
- To communicate effectively with stakeholders enhancing the Trusts business where possible.
- To inform services, key stakeholders, and others on service direction even if this is unwelcome news.
- To monitor all aspects of project and business development and ensure that appropriate risk assessments are undertaken and acted upon.
- To ensure that workforce development issues are considered and managed within the business and project development, e.g., training, workforce planning and appropriate recruitment.
- To effectively and efficiently manage budgets in accordance with standing financial instructions
- To analyse facts or situations.
- Represent the Trust in a variety of forums as required.
- To participate in identified meetings as required.
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To formulate, develop and adjust project plans and strategies.
- To plan and organise a broad range of complex activities using best practice project management tools and techniques.
- To provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information; agreement or co-operation required; present highly complex, sensitive or contentious information to groups.
- To encourage collaborative working to improve services/performance where there may be resistance to change.
- To present workshops to large groups of staff.
- To plan and implement new ways of working, facilitate collaborative working, capacity
- To work with local and national groups as required g., CCG, third sector partners, sharing complicated plans that need explanation.
- To work collaboratively with operational service staff to ensure their involvement in the development of services.
- To communicate effectively with stakeholders enhancing the Trusts business where possible.
- To inform services, key stakeholders, and others on service direction even if this is unwelcome news.
- To monitor all aspects of project and business development and ensure that appropriate risk assessments are undertaken and acted upon.
- To ensure that workforce development issues are considered and managed within the business and project development, e.g., training, workforce planning and appropriate recruitment.
- To effectively and efficiently manage budgets in accordance with standing financial instructions
- To analyse facts or situations.
- Represent the Trust in a variety of forums as required.
- To participate in identified meetings as required.
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience
- A recognised PM qualification
Desirable
- Experience of using project management software
Length and/or nauture of experince
Essential
- Extensive experience of hands-on project management, service development, transformation and change management, and/or business planning
- A background in a multi project environment and experience of a wide range of projects, delivered in line with project management methodology
Desirable
- Evidence of effective leadership and management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience
- A recognised PM qualification
Desirable
- Experience of using project management software
Length and/or nauture of experince
Essential
- Extensive experience of hands-on project management, service development, transformation and change management, and/or business planning
- A background in a multi project environment and experience of a wide range of projects, delivered in line with project management methodology
Desirable
- Evidence of effective leadership and management
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).
