NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board

Project Support

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Job summary

Frimley ICB working as a partnership with local authorities and NHS organisations has a shared ambition to work with local people, communities and staff. Our organisations are committed in their collective drive to improve the health and wellbeing of every person, in each of our communities.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate is expected to have strong project management experience, knowledge of project management methodologies, will ideally have worked in a health or social care environment and have a knowledge of integrated care systems. You will require a flexible approach and be able to demonstrate their ability to multitask several projects.

About us

Frimley ICB and ICS are committed to promoting a fair and inclusive workplace where all our people can flourish and reach their full potential. We know diverse teams allow for a more creative and productive environment and therefore encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.

We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We believe that the best employers are those that reflect the communities they serve. We want to increase the diversity of our NHS leadership and particularly encourage applications from women, people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBT communities, younger candidates and from people with lived experience of disability, who we know are all under-represented in these important roles

Details

Date posted

13 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

495-ICB-5793SP

Job locations

King Edward VII Hospital

St Leonard’s Rd

Windsor

SL4 3DP


Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an opportunity to work within our Local Maternity and Neonatal system supporting delivery of our programme of projects improving the outcomes and experience of women, birthing people and their families.

Please see the Job description for more details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an opportunity to work within our Local Maternity and Neonatal system supporting delivery of our programme of projects improving the outcomes and experience of women, birthing people and their families.

Please see the Job description for more details.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

  • Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
  • Further training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes.
  • Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services.
  • Experience in communications and stakeholder management.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of project management and/or health information systems development.
  • Workforce development knowledge and experience.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Project ECDL.
  • Previous experience in similar role in public sector.
  • A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.

Communication skills

Essential

  • Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.
  • Evidence of success in efficient and effective project and programme management.
  • Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
  • Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.

Analytical

Essential

  • Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
  • Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate.
  • Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be a number of courses of action.

Planning Skills

Essential

  • Skills for project management Previous experience in project management and planning.

Management Skills

Essential

  • Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support Skills for managing projects ensuring they meet financial targets.

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Skills for manipulating information. Intermediate keyboard skills.

Autonomy

Essential

  • Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing timescales

Equality and Diversity

Essential

  • Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.

Other

Essential

  • OtherAn ability to maintain confidentiality and trust Used to working in a busy environment Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change Commitment to continuing professional development Professional calm and efficient manner Effective organiser Demonstrate a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

  • Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
  • Further training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes.
  • Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services.
  • Experience in communications and stakeholder management.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of project management and/or health information systems development.
  • Workforce development knowledge and experience.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Project ECDL.
  • Previous experience in similar role in public sector.
  • A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.

Communication skills

Essential

  • Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.
  • Evidence of success in efficient and effective project and programme management.
  • Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
  • Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.

Analytical

Essential

  • Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
  • Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate.
  • Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be a number of courses of action.

Planning Skills

Essential

  • Skills for project management Previous experience in project management and planning.

Management Skills

Essential

  • Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support Skills for managing projects ensuring they meet financial targets.

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Skills for manipulating information. Intermediate keyboard skills.

Autonomy

Essential

  • Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing timescales

Equality and Diversity

Essential

  • Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.

Other

Essential

  • OtherAn ability to maintain confidentiality and trust Used to working in a busy environment Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change Commitment to continuing professional development Professional calm and efficient manner Effective organiser Demonstrate a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board

Address

King Edward VII Hospital

St Leonard’s Rd

Windsor

SL4 3DP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board

Address

King Edward VII Hospital

St Leonard’s Rd

Windsor

SL4 3DP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Workstream Lead Maternity

Jane Lynch

janelynch@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

13 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

495-ICB-5793SP

Job locations

King Edward VII Hospital

St Leonard’s Rd

Windsor

SL4 3DP


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