Job summary
These 2 roles (1 fulltime and 1 part time 20 hours per week) are based within the NELFT Transformation Portfolio Management Office (T-PMO). The successful candidates will support the Assistant TPMO Director in successful delivery of the Delivering Value workstreams and other transformation projects as indicated.
Paramount to all our transformation work is improving access, quality, outcomes, and experiences, whilst also addressing health inequalities and achieving true value in our services. Therefore extensive experience and knowledge in delivering cross-boundary, collaborative, co-produced transformation programmes using evidence based project management and change management theory is essential, along with excellent communcation and relationship building skills.
These are fast paced roles, with many differing demands so it is essential that you are able to demonstrate you have the all the qualifications, skills and experience listed to be considered for interview.
NB: Incomplete application forms will automatically be rejected.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will manage allocated projects across the Trust, ensuring delivery of the transformations and improvements required in a collaborative, effective and timely manner with buy in from the various stakeholders.
- Key elements of work will include the use of a project management approach following NELFT TPMO practices, ensuring provision of the support and direction for projects from conception to successful completion and close.
- The post holder will ensure that projects have adequate resource planning, risk and benefits realisation management systems in place, along with robust stakeholder engagement plans incorporating co-production principles.
- The post holder will understand and contribute towards NELFT achieving its annual efficiency savings for their allocated programmes, whilst removing waste, improving processes, outcomes, quality and both staff and service user experience.T he role will involve the development and facilitation of workshops applying process mapping and lean methodology, along with other service improvement tools to bring about significant increases in quality, efficiency, and productivity.
- The role will also ensure the capture of learning from the programme by competing After Action Reviews (AAR) and project close down reports. Sharing both the outcome of the programme of work, the benefits achieved and the lessons learnt.
About us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,551 to a maximum of £5,735).
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Lead, manage and deliver a range of Trust wide projects to ensure plans are robust and sufficiently detailed to provide the assurance that delivery will result in service quality improvement/development and efficiency savings.
- Work closely with the named Transformation SRO & other Transformation Programme Managers, and the NELFT Transformation Portfolio Management Office (TPMO) to ensure all programmes of work are co-ordinated, complementary and understand any co-dependencies.
- Initiate new projects including the support and development of effective project documentation and management of projects including; Project PIDs, Business Cases, Project Plans, Workbooks, risk and issue logs and the formation of Project Steering Boards and teams.
- Manage, monitor, report and track the progress of projects, ensuring that the intended benefits are achieved with outcomes maximised.
- Successfully manage expectations on project deliverables, working alongside key stakeholders to understand and interpret potential constraints /risks to project objectives.
- Where appropriate delegate project work effectively and ensure that this is completed as necessary within the agreed timescales
- Ensure the project management remains flexible and dynamic and responsive to change at local and national level.
- In conjunction with relevant leads identify new opportunities for efficiencies and productivity, leading on plans for the delivery of these projects.
- Build constructive and effective relationships with colleagues and staff at all levels, effectively utilising relationships, and informal networks to achieve delivery of targets.
- When necessary, use persuasive, diplomatic and motivational skills to break down barriers of misunderstanding by employing a high level of interpersonal and communication skills and striving for a collaborative and early resolution of any highly contentious matters.
- Provision and receiving of complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, empathic or re-assurance skills are required. This may be because agreement or cooperation is required or because there are barriers to understanding
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Lead, manage and deliver a range of Trust wide projects to ensure plans are robust and sufficiently detailed to provide the assurance that delivery will result in service quality improvement/development and efficiency savings.
- Work closely with the named Transformation SRO & other Transformation Programme Managers, and the NELFT Transformation Portfolio Management Office (TPMO) to ensure all programmes of work are co-ordinated, complementary and understand any co-dependencies.
- Initiate new projects including the support and development of effective project documentation and management of projects including; Project PIDs, Business Cases, Project Plans, Workbooks, risk and issue logs and the formation of Project Steering Boards and teams.
- Manage, monitor, report and track the progress of projects, ensuring that the intended benefits are achieved with outcomes maximised.
- Successfully manage expectations on project deliverables, working alongside key stakeholders to understand and interpret potential constraints /risks to project objectives.
- Where appropriate delegate project work effectively and ensure that this is completed as necessary within the agreed timescales
- Ensure the project management remains flexible and dynamic and responsive to change at local and national level.
- In conjunction with relevant leads identify new opportunities for efficiencies and productivity, leading on plans for the delivery of these projects.
- Build constructive and effective relationships with colleagues and staff at all levels, effectively utilising relationships, and informal networks to achieve delivery of targets.
- When necessary, use persuasive, diplomatic and motivational skills to break down barriers of misunderstanding by employing a high level of interpersonal and communication skills and striving for a collaborative and early resolution of any highly contentious matters.
- Provision and receiving of complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, empathic or re-assurance skills are required. This may be because agreement or cooperation is required or because there are barriers to understanding
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Project management qualification
- Master's level postgraduate qualification in transformation and improvement
- Leadership qualification or equivalent senior leadership level experience
Desirable
- Quality Improvement Qualification i.e., QSIR, IHI, LEAN, 6 Sigma
Knowledge and training
Essential
- Change management training
Desirable
- Coaching and or mentoring training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of delivering successful transformation projects
- Significant proven track record in delivering outcomes within agreed timeframes
- Significant experience of planning, co- ordinating, delivering and evaluating workshops/service improvement events/team building/away days
- Significant experience in managing a team
- Experienced in supervising and or line managing junior members of staff
- Experience in achieving co-production of projects with stakeholders i.e., staff, service users, carers, partner organisations
- Experience in interpreting polices and national guidelines related to projects.
- Ability to gather, manipulate, analyse, and present data to a variety of audiences with different levels of understanding.
- Experience in leading and working in a multi-disiplinary team
- Significant experience in working accross organisational boundaries
- Awareness of current NHS priorities
- Compassionate, just, flexible leadership skills with the ability to influence, motivate, inspire, and overcome barriers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Project management qualification
- Master's level postgraduate qualification in transformation and improvement
- Leadership qualification or equivalent senior leadership level experience
Desirable
- Quality Improvement Qualification i.e., QSIR, IHI, LEAN, 6 Sigma
Knowledge and training
Essential
- Change management training
Desirable
- Coaching and or mentoring training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of delivering successful transformation projects
- Significant proven track record in delivering outcomes within agreed timeframes
- Significant experience of planning, co- ordinating, delivering and evaluating workshops/service improvement events/team building/away days
- Significant experience in managing a team
- Experienced in supervising and or line managing junior members of staff
- Experience in achieving co-production of projects with stakeholders i.e., staff, service users, carers, partner organisations
- Experience in interpreting polices and national guidelines related to projects.
- Ability to gather, manipulate, analyse, and present data to a variety of audiences with different levels of understanding.
- Experience in leading and working in a multi-disiplinary team
- Significant experience in working accross organisational boundaries
- Awareness of current NHS priorities
- Compassionate, just, flexible leadership skills with the ability to influence, motivate, inspire, and overcome barriers
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).
