Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Project Manager to work for the 'Beyond' Children and Young People (CYP) Transformation Programme across Cheshire and Merseyside (C&M).
The appointed candidate will be passionate about improving health and care outcomes for children, young people, and their families. The C&M HCP and NHSE National CYP Transformation Programme are already well aligned on seven areas of focus, driven by the NHS Long Term Plan which are:
1. Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health
2. Healthy Weight and Obesity
3. Respiratory Health & Asthma
4. Learning Difficulties, Disabilities & Autism
5. Diabetes
6. Epilepsy
7. Oral Health
Main duties of the job
The primary purpose of this role is to effectively project manage specific workstreams, and to ensure the successful delivery of the CYP transformation work streams across C&M ICS. Other projects may be identified in the future.
This post is a fixed term opportunity for 12 months and secondments will be available for this post.
The post is predominantly working from home with some occasional expectation to travel across region.
About us
Beyond is a Children and Young People's Transformation Programme across Cheshire and Merseyside, hosted by Alder Hey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and Responsibilities Responsibility for the transformation programme workstream projects, including any required data reporting submissions. Completion of internal and external pathway mapping across Cheshire and Mersey. Implementation of project delivery across the programme. Use robust programme and project management methodologies (e.g. Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) and Projects Run In a Controlled Environment (PRiNCE 2), adapted to the context, in the development and implementation of all existing and new projects. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the services To provide the necessary enthusiasm and delivery to ensure the work of the improvement programme is successful and the improvements are sustainable within the service. Ensure robust process is in place to manage performance and report on outcomes. Contribute to the development of programme and project management skills and related competencies within the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and Responsibilities Responsibility for the transformation programme workstream projects, including any required data reporting submissions. Completion of internal and external pathway mapping across Cheshire and Mersey. Implementation of project delivery across the programme. Use robust programme and project management methodologies (e.g. Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) and Projects Run In a Controlled Environment (PRiNCE 2), adapted to the context, in the development and implementation of all existing and new projects. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the services To provide the necessary enthusiasm and delivery to ensure the work of the improvement programme is successful and the improvements are sustainable within the service. Ensure robust process is in place to manage performance and report on outcomes. Contribute to the development of programme and project management skills and related competencies within the organisation.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Good level of educational attainment to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Project Management Training
Experience
Essential
- 12 months previous work experience in a fast paced professional environment
- Experience in project management
- Experience of implementing change through a programme approach
Desirable
- Experience in service management, commissioning or contracting within an NHS setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes and projects, e.g. PRINCE2, MSP
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills, and the ability to identify priorities
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Good level of educational attainment to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Project Management Training
Experience
Essential
- 12 months previous work experience in a fast paced professional environment
- Experience in project management
- Experience of implementing change through a programme approach
Desirable
- Experience in service management, commissioning or contracting within an NHS setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes and projects, e.g. PRINCE2, MSP
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills, and the ability to identify priorities
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).
