North Bristol NHS Trust

Senior Digital Project Manager

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Job summary

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) is seeking an experienced project manager to join its Digital Programmes Team. This is an exciting opportunity and a great time to join an experienced team, who have an excellent reputation for successful project delivery.

The NBT Digital Programme Team has an ambitious and transformational programme of work, including the further development of its core Electronic Patient Record (EPR), through digitising paper-based pathways and realising associated patient, staff and efficiency benefits across the organisation.

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of one or more projects within the digital portfolio, providing them with the opportunity to make a positive difference to our patients and staff.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

  • have a proven track record in the planning, delivery and close down of projects within a healthcare-type setting
  • have a strong focus on the identification and realisation of benefits throughout the life of the project, through to handover
  • be adaptable and dynamic, with an ability to work effectively within a changing set of organisational priorities and demands
  • work autonomously, taking a proactive approach to stakeholder, risk and issue management whilst operating within the framework of a PMO environment
  • display and promote the Trust's core values in all aspects of their role

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust Digital Programme Management Team are a strong team of 30 and continues to grow as both the investment and need for a Digital First Strategy are accelerating the need for digitisation not just within NBT but across the wider healthcare economy within BNSSG / the ICS.

It is a really exciting time to join the NHS and in particular NBT as we continue to grow, develop and promote the building of collaboration and interoperability across BNSSG.

Details

Date posted

10 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£48,526 to £54,619 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-ASD3049-A

Job locations

Southmead

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Job description

Job responsibilities

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

NB: Please note that candidates may be required to go through a two-stage interview process and will be required to meet the person specification criteria, evidenced through their application.

The role will involve working with a variety of stakeholders to plan and deliver the project(s) successfully, including clinical, operational, executive, technical, and patients across NBT and the wider system.

While NHS experience is not essential but highly desirable, the ideal candidate would have (or be able to gain) an understanding of the NHS and how the various organisations interact with each other, ideally by previously delivering digital, and would have some experience of working across multiple organisations.

The candidate will be able to evidence through the application and interview process, a track record of delivery and effective management of the following:

  • project planning and execution
  • benefits realisation throughout the life of the project
  • risk and issue management
  • stakeholder engagement/management
  • operating within a PMO environment/framework
  • ability to work independently but use escalation routes / seek senior input as and when required

Job description

Job responsibilities

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

NB: Please note that candidates may be required to go through a two-stage interview process and will be required to meet the person specification criteria, evidenced through their application.

The role will involve working with a variety of stakeholders to plan and deliver the project(s) successfully, including clinical, operational, executive, technical, and patients across NBT and the wider system.

While NHS experience is not essential but highly desirable, the ideal candidate would have (or be able to gain) an understanding of the NHS and how the various organisations interact with each other, ideally by previously delivering digital, and would have some experience of working across multiple organisations.

The candidate will be able to evidence through the application and interview process, a track record of delivery and effective management of the following:

  • project planning and execution
  • benefits realisation throughout the life of the project
  • risk and issue management
  • stakeholder engagement/management
  • operating within a PMO environment/framework
  • ability to work independently but use escalation routes / seek senior input as and when required

Person Specification

Prince 2

Essential

  • Achieved

Desirable

  • Other Project Management qualification

Worked in Healthcare

Essential

  • Previous role in Health care

Desirable

  • Previous role in Acute

Capability

Essential

  • Delivered at Scale projects
Person Specification

Prince 2

Essential

  • Achieved

Desirable

  • Other Project Management qualification

Worked in Healthcare

Essential

  • Previous role in Health care

Desirable

  • Previous role in Acute

Capability

Essential

  • Delivered at Scale projects

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Programme Manager

Nathan Vaughan

nathan.vaughan@nbt.nhs.uk

07540386495

Details

Date posted

10 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£48,526 to £54,619 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-ASD3049-A

Job locations

Southmead

Bristol

BS10 5NB


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