Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the largest Transformation teams in a North Central London trust as a Project Manager, where you will play a key role in supporting colleagues to transform and improve services.
What we do
Our purpose is to raise healthcare standards through innovative and sustainable change. We do this by:
- Providing a structured and focused approach to the management of large scale complex change programmes and delivery of their benefits
- Focusing on what matters to our patients & staff and ensuring that everything we do is about improving healthcare systems and processes
- Providing objective challenge, support and expertise in the pursuit of increased value through programme and project delivery.
- Researching and benchmarking best practice from national initiatives which focus on improvement and efficiency
- Leading on the integration, coordination and governance of change across the organisation through a central PMO function
Who we are looking for
We are interested in receiving applications from individuals with a passion for change. You will be enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic and will have proven experience of working on change or service improvement projects in any field.
If you are excited by the challenge of leading change to deliver world class healthcare for patients, as well as supporting front line colleagues, we look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Project Manager within the Service Transformation team, you will lead a variety of projects within key programmes, working autonomously on some areas and closely with the Programme Manager and the rest of the team.
The post-holder will need to work across different levels of the organisation with a high level of autonomy, self-drive & motivation, to inspire, design and lead projects. You will be able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within teams to achieve the plan set out.
The role requires the individual to engage with a complex agenda and to support the organisation in driving forward the improving value agenda. The post-holder will assist in the design of work at the complex end of project and programme management. You will need to be an ambassador for improvement and model the integrity, patient focused and value for money behaviours essential to sustainable improvement.
About us
We offer a range of fantastic opportunities and support, including:
- Exposure to projects within all parts of one of the largest NHS organisations
- Joining a large supportive team with a wealth of change experience
- Commitment to embedding agile working principles
- Access to an internal leadership tool kit and development programme
- A robust competency framework to shape career progression
- An environment that fosters continuous development of the individual & team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the responsibilities of the job description, person specification and Trust values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the responsibilities of the job description, person specification and Trust values.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level and evidence of post-graduate qualification, or equivalent by virtue of experience
- Evidence of significant continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Project management qualification or training
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of project management in the design, development and implementation of change management
- Experience of influencing staff at all levels to ensure project objectives are owned by all members of the teams including users and stakeholders
- Experience of working in a change environment with multiple stakeholders, across organisational boundaries and securing their engagement
- Evidence of successful delivery of financial and/or quality benefits within agreed timescales
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Advanced analytical and judgement skills including understanding and application of complex statistical and numerical data.
- Advanced communication skills both written (complex report writing) and spoken, including formal presentation / facilitation skills.
- Ability to create a clear project plan and prioritise workloads and resource them in response to changing demands and requirements.
- Ability to influence, negotiate with, and motivate senior managers and clinicians
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level and evidence of post-graduate qualification, or equivalent by virtue of experience
- Evidence of significant continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Project management qualification or training
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of project management in the design, development and implementation of change management
- Experience of influencing staff at all levels to ensure project objectives are owned by all members of the teams including users and stakeholders
- Experience of working in a change environment with multiple stakeholders, across organisational boundaries and securing their engagement
- Evidence of successful delivery of financial and/or quality benefits within agreed timescales
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Advanced analytical and judgement skills including understanding and application of complex statistical and numerical data.
- Advanced communication skills both written (complex report writing) and spoken, including formal presentation / facilitation skills.
- Ability to create a clear project plan and prioritise workloads and resource them in response to changing demands and requirements.
- Ability to influence, negotiate with, and motivate senior managers and clinicians
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The team has a base near the Royal Free Hospital but the post holder will work across Trust sites with some working from home
Pond Street
Hampstead
NW3 2QG
Employer's website
https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
