Job summary
We are recruiting a Delivery Manager, who will work as part of a wider team to provide management of multiple projects with the Our Care Connected (OCC) portfolio on behalf of ESHT Digital, in an oversight capacity. The postholder will ensure that projects are delivered on time,to budget and to agreed quality standards.
The post is full-time (37.5 hours per week) and can be based at either Conquest Hospital, St Leonards or Eastbourne DGH, with opportunities for home working and travel to other sites as required.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be the point of contact for Our Care Connected (OCC) Project Managers, liaising with them daily. You will also act as a link between colleagues at OCC and ESHT to ensure the right people are engaged to support the delivery of projects, supported by the ESHT Digital Senior Leadership team.
We're looking for someone who can work collaboratively across organisational boundaries and who has experience of managing a portfolio of projects, using PRINCE2 methodology and demonstrating excellent risk management and financial control throughout.
Our ideal candidate will have experience of successfully implementing change across complex organisations, working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and professional groups. They will be able to provide vision and direction to ensure projects are delivered to schedule, and demonstrate the ability to analyse and review complex facts and information, developing options to support decision making.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000+ members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Track record of delivering to PRINCE 2 methodology
- PRINCE 2 Foundation Certified
- Documented CPD to Masters' Degree or equivalent level
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience working in a health or local government setting; good understanding of NHS decision-making procedures
- Understanding of challenges around the national and local drivers for change
- Experience of successfully implementing change in a complex multi organisational environment with a wide range of stakeholders and professional groups
- Delivering complex projects with Board level engagement
- Management and delivery of complex reports at Board level including financial analysis
- Communicating complex information to audiences who have no knowledge of the area
Skills
Essential
- Can work collaboratively across organisational boundaries, maintaining clear sense of objectives and purpose
- Can provide vision and direction, ensuring project team delivers to schedule
- Able to analyse and review complex facts and information, developing options to support decision making
- Able to influence and gain commitment from key stakeholders
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Track record of delivering to PRINCE 2 methodology
- PRINCE 2 Foundation Certified
- Documented CPD to Masters' Degree or equivalent level
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience working in a health or local government setting; good understanding of NHS decision-making procedures
- Understanding of challenges around the national and local drivers for change
- Experience of successfully implementing change in a complex multi organisational environment with a wide range of stakeholders and professional groups
- Delivering complex projects with Board level engagement
- Management and delivery of complex reports at Board level including financial analysis
- Communicating complex information to audiences who have no knowledge of the area
Skills
Essential
- Can work collaboratively across organisational boundaries, maintaining clear sense of objectives and purpose
- Can provide vision and direction, ensuring project team delivers to schedule
- Able to analyse and review complex facts and information, developing options to support decision making
- Able to influence and gain commitment from key stakeholders
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).
