Transformation and Improvement Project Manager

Job summary

A secondment opportunity has arisen for experienced project managers to join the Dorset HealthCare and Dorset County Hospital Transformation and Improvement Team, providing the chance to work in a team that combines transformation change and improvement support across Acute, Community and Mental Health settings.

This exciting, demanding and rewarding role will manage the whole lifecycle of assigned projects within the transformation and improvement portfolio. They will also work closely with the Transformation Management Office to support the monitoring, delivery and benefits realisation of the portfolio.

We are looking for someone with experience of managing change delivery across organisational boundaries, a good understanding of different change and improvement methodologies and an ability to manage change and work through others in a collaborative inclusive way.In return the successful candidate will gain valuable career-enhancing experience, work in a welcoming, friendly, supportive, result-driven team and enjoy the benefits of a flexible working pattern.

This is an internal opportunity open to colleagues employed by - Dorset HealthCare, Dorset County Hospital, University Hospitals Dorset, Dorset Primary Care, Dorset County Council, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole County Council and the Dorset ICB. We welcome applications from staff across all detailed organisations.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

Manage specific projects and activities within the transformation and improvement portfolio including developing of project plans, reporting progress, and undertaking risk and issue management to ensure effective and timely delivery of the expected project outcomes

Contribute to horizon scanning, best practice research and engaging with stakeholders to understand the case for change, develop future models of care and implement change

Manage key relationships with trust and system managers and clinicians as relevant to areas of work

Create and contribute to project documentation including business cases

Plan and execute communications activity including meetings, workshops, and events.

Chair and lead meetings and events as required.

This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.

Applications from candidates that require visa sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.