Job summary
Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Junior Project Manager to join our professional team to help deliver some key digital initiatives for a 12 month plus period.
The ideal candidate should have previous experience / project management skills gained from working within large scale organisations and in particular delivering Digital / IT technical projects.
We're a close team but we're never exclusive, if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Could you use your skills and experience to support the NHS to deliver great patient care? Great patient care needs great people to support clinical teams. That's where you come in.
We're always looking for enthusiastic, responsive, and adaptable people to join our outstanding trust.
We put patients first and we expect all of our colleagues to do the same, so although NHS experience isn't a requirement for this role you'll need to share our passion for delivering excellent patient care and keep that passion at the forefront of your professional activity at all times.
You will be managing a portfolio of smaller project autonomously whilst supporting Project Managers to deliver major projects. This will include all elements of Project Management as well as some Business Analyst skills as and when necessary.
The challenges come thick and fast in this role but you'll know that your input is contributing to the excellent experience our patients and service users have every day
Additional Working Pattern:
Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30
About us
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 11th April 2024.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 11th April 2024.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 6 qualification (e.g. Bachelor degree BA/BSc, NVQ level 6, ordinary degree without honours) or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Project management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Project management experience
Desirable
- Experience of managing projects and undertaking evaluation
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people from different backgrounds at all levels of seniority
Desirable
- Ability to concentrate and focus on diverse tasks whilst dealing with frequent interruptions
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to apply sound judgement and logical approach to identify key or underlying issues in complex situations, being objective and innovative and using use initiative to resolve problems
Desirable
- Possess a willingness to learn
Ability to Manage
Essential
- Ability to work unsupervised with responsibility for managing own work
Desirable
- Ability to cope with pressure during busy periods and act in a professional manner at all times
Additional Requirements
Essential
- 1 year of IT project management experience gained within an IT Projects environment.
Desirable
- 2 years' NHS IT project management experience
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Experience of working in an IT technical environment
Desirable
- Understanding of current national policies and challenges facing the NHS and how IT can support clinical service delivery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 6 qualification (e.g. Bachelor degree BA/BSc, NVQ level 6, ordinary degree without honours) or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Project management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Project management experience
Desirable
- Experience of managing projects and undertaking evaluation
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people from different backgrounds at all levels of seniority
Desirable
- Ability to concentrate and focus on diverse tasks whilst dealing with frequent interruptions
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to apply sound judgement and logical approach to identify key or underlying issues in complex situations, being objective and innovative and using use initiative to resolve problems
Desirable
- Possess a willingness to learn
Ability to Manage
Essential
- Ability to work unsupervised with responsibility for managing own work
Desirable
- Ability to cope with pressure during busy periods and act in a professional manner at all times
Additional Requirements
Essential
- 1 year of IT project management experience gained within an IT Projects environment.
Desirable
- 2 years' NHS IT project management experience
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Experience of working in an IT technical environment
Desirable
- Understanding of current national policies and challenges facing the NHS and how IT can support clinical service delivery
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.
