Band 8b - Digital Project Manager, Redevelopment

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

The closing date is 06 October 2024

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Project Manager to join our team to support with our new hospital build.

In this role you will work with the Digital Architect, ICT and broader redevelopment team to provide project management and business case development expertise for the digital workstream of the redevelopment programme.

You will need to engage with the National Programme and other Trust's undertaking similar redevelopment work and be experienced in managing digital projects.

You will need exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation

Main duties of the job

This role will give you an opportunity to work with a range of subject matter experts combined with your creative and technical skills to implement the latest digital innovations within our new hospital building.

If you are a seasoned project manager with a passion for healthcare and a track record of delivering successful projects, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our organisation.

Please note that this role will need business case development experience as you will be required to develop business cases for digital initiatives to support the redevelopment programme.

You will be required to work a 37.5-hour week 9am to 5pm, however you will need to be flexible in your hours to accommodate the requirements of the redevelopment programme.

You will also be expected to join the Trust's senior manager on-call rota.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Date posted

20 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£60,983 to £70,536 a year inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-E-6309

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Work with the Digital Architect, ICT and broader redevelopment team to provide project management and business case development expertise for the digital workstream of the redevelopment programme

Strategic Planning: Support the digital architect to develop and document a comprehensive digital strategy for the redevelopment programme aligned with clinical service goals, organisational objectives and national guidelines and directives.

Future State Definition (target capabilities): Assist the Digital Architect in creating and maintaining a roadmap of capabilities aligned to the redevelopment programme deliverables for Staff, Patients and Partners, expressed using New Hospital Programmes (NHP) 3F notation; footprint fabric and flow.

Technology Evaluation: Help the Digital Architect plan and implement a capabilities roadmap and develop a supporting technical roadmap to deliver these capabilities, including suitable alternative technologies for consideration within the roadmap.

Horizon Scanning: Help the Digital Architect with the evaluation of emerging technologies, tools, and platforms to identify opportunities for enhancing clinical service delivery and patient outcomes.

Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinical staff, IT professionals, and external vendors, to gather requirements and ensure successful implementation of digital solutions.

Project Management: Work with the Redevelopment programme team to, ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and successful outcomes. Ensure that you run the digital projects in lie with the redevelopment PMO standards and processes.

Continuous Improvement: Help the Digital Architect monitor and evaluate the performance of implemented solutions, gathering feedback and iteratively improving systems to meet evolving clinical service needs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work with the Digital Architect, ICT and broader redevelopment team to provide project management and business case development expertise for the digital workstream of the redevelopment programme

Strategic Planning: Support the digital architect to develop and document a comprehensive digital strategy for the redevelopment programme aligned with clinical service goals, organisational objectives and national guidelines and directives.

Future State Definition (target capabilities): Assist the Digital Architect in creating and maintaining a roadmap of capabilities aligned to the redevelopment programme deliverables for Staff, Patients and Partners, expressed using New Hospital Programmes (NHP) 3F notation; footprint fabric and flow.

Technology Evaluation: Help the Digital Architect plan and implement a capabilities roadmap and develop a supporting technical roadmap to deliver these capabilities, including suitable alternative technologies for consideration within the roadmap.

Horizon Scanning: Help the Digital Architect with the evaluation of emerging technologies, tools, and platforms to identify opportunities for enhancing clinical service delivery and patient outcomes.

Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinical staff, IT professionals, and external vendors, to gather requirements and ensure successful implementation of digital solutions.

Project Management: Work with the Redevelopment programme team to, ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and successful outcomes. Ensure that you run the digital projects in lie with the redevelopment PMO standards and processes.

Continuous Improvement: Help the Digital Architect monitor and evaluate the performance of implemented solutions, gathering feedback and iteratively improving systems to meet evolving clinical service needs.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Master's degree in relevant field. Or experience at that level for several years.
  • Post-graduate IT qualifications or equivalent extensive experience in IT related discipline

Desirable

  • PRINCE2 Foundation Qualified
  • Business case development certification e.g. Better Business Cases Certification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Proven track record of delivering technical infrastructure projects across a number of service areas

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience project management preferably within the healthcare industry.
  • Working with a cross-functional teams to deliver a programme of work.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and resources to achieve project objectives.
  • Presentations to internal and external bodies

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent project management skills, including the ability to develop and execute complex project plans.
  • Proven track record of delivering technical infrastructure projects across several services.
  • Able to interpret, analyse and formulate requirements.
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Master's degree in relevant field. Or experience at that level for several years.
  • Post-graduate IT qualifications or equivalent extensive experience in IT related discipline

Desirable

  • PRINCE2 Foundation Qualified
  • Business case development certification e.g. Better Business Cases Certification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Proven track record of delivering technical infrastructure projects across a number of service areas

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience project management preferably within the healthcare industry.
  • Working with a cross-functional teams to deliver a programme of work.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and resources to achieve project objectives.
  • Presentations to internal and external bodies

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent project management skills, including the ability to develop and execute complex project plans.
  • Proven track record of delivering technical infrastructure projects across several services.
  • Able to interpret, analyse and formulate requirements.

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.

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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

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Director of Digital Transformation

Sean Gilchrist

s.gilchrist1@nhs.net

07887992794

Date posted

20 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£60,983 to £70,536 a year inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-E-6309

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


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