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Dorothy House Hospice

Project Manager

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Job summary

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager who will work as part of our Education and Research Team to lead the delivery of the NIHR-Supported Incubator in Palliative and End of Life Care.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will collaborate closely with co-Leads, the steering group, and key stakeholders. Your focus will be on strengthening research capacity and capability in palliative and end-of-life care, ensuring that the Incubator achieves its objectives. You will play a vital role in driving engagement, supporting researchers, and shaping the future of palliative care research.

About us

Providing outstanding care as rated by CQC, Dorothy House provides compassionate, supportive, and holistic care for people in our community with a life-limiting illness. Our focus is on quality of life, helping patients to live well and die well. We are here for anyone in our community who is facing a life-limiting illness. Using our full breadth of service, we create individual care journeys, which start at diagnosis and continue with bereavement support for family, carers, and children.

Details

Date posted

12 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£45,256 to £45,256 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

WEBREC1000381

Job locations

Dorothy House, Winsley, Bradford on Avon, BA15 2LE

Winsley

BA15 2LE


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager who will work as part of our Education and Research Team to lead the delivery of the NIHR-Supported Incubator in Palliative and End of Life Care.

PROJECT MANAGER - NIHR Supported Incubator in Palliative and End of Life Care

Fixed Term 3 years | £45,256 per annum (pro rata) (£23.14 per hour)

In this role, you will collaborate closely with co-Leads, the steering group, and key stakeholders. Your focus will be on strengthening research capacity and capability in palliative and end-of-life care, ensuring that the Incubator achieves its objectives. You will play a vital role in driving engagement, supporting researchers, and shaping the future of palliative care research.

The post holder will provide excellent skills in project management by:

  • Lead the delivery of the NIHR-Supported Incubator in Palliative and End-of-Life Care, developing and implementing detailed project plans.
  • Design and conduct national surveys, workshops, and co-created resources to support research capacity building.
  • Develop and implement an evaluation strategy to assess the impact of Incubator activities and ensure continuous improvement.
  • Engage and manage key stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers, ensuring strong collaboration and governance.
  • Organise and coordinate meetings with the steering group, subgroups, and wider network members.
  • Manage social media, website content, and public engagement to enhance awareness and visibility of the Incubator.
  • Identify and secure additional funding opportunities, tracking key performance indicators and financial sustainability.
  • Collaborate with national healthcare research bodies, NHS trusts, hospices, and universities to strengthen research partnerships.
  • Support Dorothy House's wider research initiatives, contributing expertise to the Education and Research Team.See our full detailed Job Description on our website for more information.HOURS OF WORK

    • This is a Part Time role working 18.75 hours a week across a flexible 3 days.This position will also be fixed term for a period of 3 years.

    The role will be based at our Hospice in Winsley, Bradford on Avon, with hybrid working agreed.

    ABOUT THE BENEFITS

    Dorothy House is an incredible place to work, and we offer a range of benefits to our staff, including:

  • 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days and then 33 days with length of service.
  • Excellent industry leading training with a focus on career development!
  • Pension with Life Assurance.
  • Colleague discount across our 27 retail stores.
  • 45p per mile for work travel.
  • Mindful Employer Plus Charter - supporting our colleagues with access to impartial, confidential advice when you need it most.

    • If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application. Please note that our vacancies can close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. We therefore encourage early submission of your application.

    INTERVIEWS

    Interviews for this role are aimed to be held mid-April.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    We are seeking a skilled Project Manager who will work as part of our Education and Research Team to lead the delivery of the NIHR-Supported Incubator in Palliative and End of Life Care.

    PROJECT MANAGER - NIHR Supported Incubator in Palliative and End of Life Care

    Fixed Term 3 years | £45,256 per annum (pro rata) (£23.14 per hour)

    In this role, you will collaborate closely with co-Leads, the steering group, and key stakeholders. Your focus will be on strengthening research capacity and capability in palliative and end-of-life care, ensuring that the Incubator achieves its objectives. You will play a vital role in driving engagement, supporting researchers, and shaping the future of palliative care research.

    The post holder will provide excellent skills in project management by:

  • Lead the delivery of the NIHR-Supported Incubator in Palliative and End-of-Life Care, developing and implementing detailed project plans.
  • Design and conduct national surveys, workshops, and co-created resources to support research capacity building.
  • Develop and implement an evaluation strategy to assess the impact of Incubator activities and ensure continuous improvement.
  • Engage and manage key stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers, ensuring strong collaboration and governance.
  • Organise and coordinate meetings with the steering group, subgroups, and wider network members.
  • Manage social media, website content, and public engagement to enhance awareness and visibility of the Incubator.
  • Identify and secure additional funding opportunities, tracking key performance indicators and financial sustainability.
  • Collaborate with national healthcare research bodies, NHS trusts, hospices, and universities to strengthen research partnerships.
  • Support Dorothy House's wider research initiatives, contributing expertise to the Education and Research Team.See our full detailed Job Description on our website for more information.HOURS OF WORK

    • This is a Part Time role working 18.75 hours a week across a flexible 3 days.This position will also be fixed term for a period of 3 years.

    The role will be based at our Hospice in Winsley, Bradford on Avon, with hybrid working agreed.

    ABOUT THE BENEFITS

    Dorothy House is an incredible place to work, and we offer a range of benefits to our staff, including:

  • 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days and then 33 days with length of service.
  • Excellent industry leading training with a focus on career development!
  • Pension with Life Assurance.
  • Colleague discount across our 27 retail stores.
  • 45p per mile for work travel.
  • Mindful Employer Plus Charter - supporting our colleagues with access to impartial, confidential advice when you need it most.

    • If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application. Please note that our vacancies can close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. We therefore encourage early submission of your application.

    INTERVIEWS

    Interviews for this role are aimed to be held mid-April.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • * Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in healthcare / research.

    Desirable

    • * Masters-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in healthcare research.

    Experience

    Essential

    • * Proven experience in project management and delivering complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
    • * Proven experience of working autonomously and setting own priorities to ensure progress is maintained as expected.
    • * Proficiency in survey design and data analysis.
    • * Experience of developing effective working relationships with colleagues both within a department, institution-wide and externally.
    • * Strong IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft 365 and social media platforms
    • * Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
    • * Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.

    Desirable

    • * Experience in healthcare research capacity building.
    • * Experience in grant writing and funding applications.
    • * Experience in facilitating group discussions.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • * Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in healthcare / research.

    Desirable

    • * Masters-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in healthcare research.

    Experience

    Essential

    • * Proven experience in project management and delivering complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
    • * Proven experience of working autonomously and setting own priorities to ensure progress is maintained as expected.
    • * Proficiency in survey design and data analysis.
    • * Experience of developing effective working relationships with colleagues both within a department, institution-wide and externally.
    • * Strong IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft 365 and social media platforms
    • * Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
    • * Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.

    Desirable

    • * Experience in healthcare research capacity building.
    • * Experience in grant writing and funding applications.
    • * Experience in facilitating group discussions.

    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Dorothy House Hospice

    Address

    Dorothy House, Winsley, Bradford on Avon, BA15 2LE

    Winsley

    BA15 2LE


    Employer's website

    https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Dorothy House Hospice

    Address

    Dorothy House, Winsley, Bradford on Avon, BA15 2LE

    Winsley

    BA15 2LE


    Employer's website

    https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Manager

    Recruitment Team

    recruitment@dorothyhouse-hospice.org.uk

    01225722988

    Details

    Date posted

    12 March 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £45,256 to £45,256 a year

    Contract

    Fixed term

    Duration

    3 years

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    WEBREC1000381

    Job locations

    Dorothy House, Winsley, Bradford on Avon, BA15 2LE

    Winsley

    BA15 2LE


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