Job summary
Working predominantly at the Barberry Centre, at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), the post-holder will form part of a small project group within the R&D Department. The main aims of this group are to deliver the objectives of 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 clinical research facility, creating research ready clinics and to support the implementation of a digital platform for stratified recruitment to clinical trials and standardised clinical endpoints. The post holder 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 to deliver the objectives of the Mental Health Missions Midlands Translational Centre as agreed with the Senior R&D Programme and Operations Manager. He/she will actively participate in all aspects of procurement and implementation of systems or services as dictated by the requirements of individual 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.
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
- Knowledge of Research in the NHS
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
- Knowledge of Research in the NHS
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.
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
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)
