Band 6 Project Manager - Research & Innovation Area

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Working predominantly at the Barberry Centre, at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), the post-holder will support the Project Manager for Mood Disorders Research to deliver the objectives of the department, with a particular focus on the Mental Health Mission's Midlands Translational Research Centre of Excellence to enhance the offer of research to service users across the region. This will include but is not limited to, the development of a specialist interventions unit for research and the establishment of research specific clinics and clinical research pathways. The postholder will be experienced in managing projects within the NHS and will ideally have worked in a similar environment.

Main duties of the job

Job Summary:The Project Manager has delegated responsibility for planning, managing and coordinating projects as agreed with the Project Manager for Mood Disorders Research. He/she will actively participate in all aspects of procurement and implementation of systems or services as dictated by the requirements ofindividual projects.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Date posted

25 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

436-6145190

Job locations

The Barberry, Research and Development Department

25 Vincent Drive

Edgbaston, Birmingham

B15 2FG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • Education to degree level or equivalent
  • Qualified Prince 2 - foundation or equivalent

Desirable

  • Post grad in related subject

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience in at least two of the following: 1. Managing small projects 2. Leading a larger scale project 3. Preparing detailed project plans 4. Leading a small implementation team

Desirable

  • Experience of delivering projects in an NHS setting

Skills

Essential

  • Competent user of IT systems
  • Aptitude for investigating, analysing and solving complex problems
Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • Education to degree level or equivalent
  • Qualified Prince 2 - foundation or equivalent

Desirable

  • Post grad in related subject

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience in at least two of the following: 1. Managing small projects 2. Leading a larger scale project 3. Preparing detailed project plans 4. Leading a small implementation team

Desirable

  • Experience of delivering projects in an NHS setting

Skills

Essential

  • Competent user of IT systems
  • Aptitude for investigating, analysing and solving complex problems

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).

Additional information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Barberry, Research and Development Department

25 Vincent Drive

Edgbaston, Birmingham

B15 2FG


Employer's website

https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Barberry, Research and Development Department

25 Vincent Drive

Edgbaston, Birmingham

B15 2FG


Employer's website

https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Mood Disorders Research Project Manager

Dr Ope Odejimi

opeyemi.odejimi@nhs.net

01213014343

Date posted

25 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

436-6145190

Job locations

The Barberry, Research and Development Department

25 Vincent Drive

Edgbaston, Birmingham

B15 2FG


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