Project Manager

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Would you like to join an innovative team committed to delivering service transformation across Mental Health and Learning Disability Serivces? The Learning Disability and Forensic Service Division is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Project Manager to welcome into our Project team in Radlett.

The team works across a broad programme of operational and service development projects that aim to to improve service user and carer outcomes and experience, support our workforce to have the skills, training, and tools to perform their roles efficiently and effectively and deliver projects which bring efficiencies, savings, and consistent processes across the division and wider Trust.

As our new Project Manager, you will be welcomed into a safe and supportive team, who empower and encourage one another in being the best version of ourselves for the benefit of our services, staff and those we deliver care to.

One of our current Project Manager's says that 'Working in projects within the LD and F division enables you to make a real positive difference. Your input is really valued by wider services. The team is made up of like minded individuals who share a passion for making improvements and gives equal measures of support and autonomy. No two days are the same!'.

Please note, due to a high number of applications, we have moved the closing date forward to Sunday 19th January 2025.

Main duties of the job

You would join a team of Project and Programme Managers and be responsible for driving forward key projects and priorities within the division and wider trust. The team are primarily based in Radlett, Hertfordshire, working Monday-Friday with options of hybrid working also available. Our services span Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk and Buckinghamshire and due to the nature of this role, the post holder will be required to travel across sites. The postholder must hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes (unless they have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Other colleagues have said the following about the team 'The team consistently push through projects to ensure we meet objectives, always being proactive but mindful of the pressures front line facing staff are under. The team are creative in navigating problems, highly resourceful, motivated and just generally well wonderful'.

About us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.

Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Staff can expect the following when working for the trust:

- 27 days annual leave on entry to NHS

- One of the best pension schemes in the UK

- Flexible working options

- Car leasing scheme

- Childcare discounts

- Wellbeing events and activities

- A 24-hour staff support helpline

Date posted

08 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum pro rata + 5% of basic salary (min £1,258 max £2,122)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

367-LD&F-9035

Job locations

3 Bowlers Green, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ

Harper Lane

Radlett

WD7 9HQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the role and responsibilities please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification documents attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the role and responsibilities please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification documents attached.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING

Essential

Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working in project delivery.
Project Management Qualification or equivalent experience
Evidence of on-going personal and professional development

Desirable

PRINCE2 Practitioner Qualification

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

Experience of appropriate project management methodology (e.g. Prince2)
Experience of analysing and presenting information to colleagues
Experience of completing complex project plans and supporting documentation such as risk and issue logs, lessons learnt and communication plans
Proven ability to negotiate and motivate teams to ensure project delivery
Experience of working with multiple stakeholders

Desirable

Supervisory experience

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING

Essential

Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working in project delivery.
Project Management Qualification or equivalent experience
Evidence of on-going personal and professional development

Desirable

PRINCE2 Practitioner Qualification

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

Experience of appropriate project management methodology (e.g. Prince2)
Experience of analysing and presenting information to colleagues
Experience of completing complex project plans and supporting documentation such as risk and issue logs, lessons learnt and communication plans
Proven ability to negotiate and motivate teams to ensure project delivery
Experience of working with multiple stakeholders

Desirable

Supervisory experience

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).

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