Job summary
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is delivering one of the most ambitious hospital redevelopment programmes in the NHS and we have a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and motivated Redevelopment programme Co-ordinator (Band 6) to join our Redevelopment Team.Based at Watford General Hospital (with travel to other sites), you will play a key role in coordinating programme activities, managing procurement and financial processes, supporting project planning and reporting, and line managing the Team Administrator.
Main duties of the job
This is a fast-paced and rewarding role, working closely with clinical, operational and corporate colleagues, as well as external partners, to help deliver modern, sustainable facilities for our patients, staff and communities. If you have strong programme or project coordination experience, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels, we would love to hear from you.
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-imagining 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. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking 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. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
- Management of purchase order, invoicing and payment process for redevelopment projects, ensuring accuracy, compliance with Trust Standing Financial Instructions, and timely approvals.
- Programme coordination, including planning, risk and issue tracking, milestone management, and reporting.
- Support governance processes by preparing reports, maintaining document control, and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
- Line-management of the Redevelopment Team Administrator, overseeing meeting administration, agendas, and minutes.
- Work closely with finance, procurement, capital, estates, clinical and operational colleagues, as well as external partners, to support programme delivery.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of PMO systems and processes to support effective programme management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
- Management of purchase order, invoicing and payment process for redevelopment projects, ensuring accuracy, compliance with Trust Standing Financial Instructions, and timely approvals.
- Programme coordination, including planning, risk and issue tracking, milestone management, and reporting.
- Support governance processes by preparing reports, maintaining document control, and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
- Line-management of the Redevelopment Team Administrator, overseeing meeting administration, agendas, and minutes.
- Work closely with finance, procurement, capital, estates, clinical and operational colleagues, as well as external partners, to support programme delivery.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of PMO systems and processes to support effective programme management.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
Desirable
- Prince2/ other Project Management qualification or equivalent.
- Financial management qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of and relevant experience of working within the UK healthcare system.
- Knowledge of procurement to payment processes within the NHS.
- Knowledge of office procedures and management.
- Understanding of information governance and confidentiality.
- Understanding of policy and Standing Financial Orders (SFIs).
Desirable
- Knowledge of current NHS policies.
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff.
- Database systems and management.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable project management experience.
- Experience of managing financial procurement to payment processes for a project team
- Experience working with Microsoft tools.
- Experience of managing own workload and dealing with conflicting priorities.
- Proven Stakeholder Management experience and evidence of working closely to support senior level meetings, including minute taking and meeting management.
Desirable
- Demonstrable project management experience within the NHS or other healthcare setting.
- Experience of using Integra or another financial management tool.
- Experience of using Microsoft Project software.
- Experience of working with external bodies.
- Line management and development of more junior colleagues.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
Desirable
- Prince2/ other Project Management qualification or equivalent.
- Financial management qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of and relevant experience of working within the UK healthcare system.
- Knowledge of procurement to payment processes within the NHS.
- Knowledge of office procedures and management.
- Understanding of information governance and confidentiality.
- Understanding of policy and Standing Financial Orders (SFIs).
Desirable
- Knowledge of current NHS policies.
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff.
- Database systems and management.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable project management experience.
- Experience of managing financial procurement to payment processes for a project team
- Experience working with Microsoft tools.
- Experience of managing own workload and dealing with conflicting priorities.
- Proven Stakeholder Management experience and evidence of working closely to support senior level meetings, including minute taking and meeting management.
Desirable
- Demonstrable project management experience within the NHS or other healthcare setting.
- Experience of using Integra or another financial management tool.
- Experience of using Microsoft Project software.
- Experience of working with external bodies.
- Line management and development of more junior colleagues.
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).
