Job summary
Digital Health is pleased to offer a one year fixed term post in the Trust's Digital Programme Management Office (DPMO) to support the delivery of our digital programme.
We are looking for an experienced digital project manager with a track record of delivering safe and successful digital transformation. The broad and diverse nature of the projects we lead will mean that no two days are the same. You'll have the opportunity to implement new digital technologies as well as standard upgrades of existing systems. It's an exciting time to join our team during a period of rapid development as the Trust delivers its digital maturity agenda.
You'll be required to negotiate, problem solve, think strategically and need strong communication skills to network and build effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders. You'll have demonstrable experience in leading successful digital change initiatives, project management skills and a passion for digital innovation to support our organisation in its strategic ambitions.
Main duties of the job
This rewarding and challenging role will responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of a rolling portfolio of priority digital projects from the Trust's digital programme. The role will include overseeing the effective creation of project plans, embedding relevant governance processes, fostering stakeholder relationships both internal and external, and leading project teams through the project lifecycle, from concept to delivery and into business as usual.
Given the broad range of projects within the portfolio you'll need to adapt your skills to drive each project forward; this will include responsibility for the design and delivery of project milestones and employing a range of continuous improvement methodologies through which you will deliver the benefits we are seeking. You'll closely monitor and update project schedules and financial impacts, prepare progress reports, control risks and issues and liaise with key stakeholders, escalating with remedial actions where necessary.
The roles require enthusiastic and resilient individuals who pay particular attention to detail, proactively addressing new developments and responding to challenges with tenacity and flexibility. We're looking for colleagues who have an excellent understanding of the current healthcare landscape and the opportunities for improvement which technological advancements and new ways of working can provide.
About us
You'll be joining a supportive and highly motivated team with a passion for playing their part in delivering best in class care for our patients. You'll need to be a great collaborator, be able to prioritise and manage a diverse workload within tight deadlines, have excellent analytical skills and be confident at liaising with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and externally.
We are very proud of the JPUH and its people, and are continuously seeking improvements which ensure we deliver the best experience and outcomes for our colleagues, patients and their families. We support employees to maintain commitments and interests outside of work and encourage good work-life balance by offering a flexible and agile working environment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which highlights the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to support us in shortlisting.
We would encourage you to get in touch if you have questions about the role, the wider team and working at JPUH. We look forward to receiving your application.
Please note interviews for this position will take place on either Wednesday, 4th June or Thursday, 5th June 2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which highlights the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to support us in shortlisting.
We would encourage you to get in touch if you have questions about the role, the wider team and working at JPUH. We look forward to receiving your application.
Please note interviews for this position will take place on either Wednesday, 4th June or Thursday, 5th June 2025
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Post graduate training and experience in a job related subject to Masters or equivalent level
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- In depth experience of managing complex, major change/service improvement projects
- Experience of leading change in technical systems in order to improve patient services
- Proven track record of achievement in: delivering clinical and corporate systems, proactive performance management, delivering challenging objectives to agreed deadlines, delivery of cost savings
Desirable
- Experience of working within the health sector (private or public)
Skills, abilities and competencies
Essential
- Ability to build rapport and credibility with clinical and managerial teams in the delivery of IT systems and services
- Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners, creating conditions for excellent partnership working
- Highly developed organisational skills
- Demonstrable competencies in : oCommunication / presentation (to small and large audiences) verbally and MS office oProblem solving oData interpretation and analysis
- Ability to monitor and regularly review a project information including financial savings and benefits realisation
- Demonstrable ability to create and lead multi-disciplinary teams on project tasks to support the delivery of shared objectives
- Understanding the changing NHS environment and its impact on service, provision staff and patients.
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS management
- Experience in the private sector
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated - Possesses high work standards, a desire to do things better and differently, ability to measure progress against targets
- Flexible - Comfortable with ambiguity and adaptable to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situations and environments
- Self-confident - States own position on issues, persuading others and providing appropriate challenge when required
- Integrity - Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and transparency in undertaking the role
- Collaborative - Shares knowledge and expertise with colleagues for the benefit of project outputs, good working relationships and team development
- Innovative - Seeks out opportunities for growth and new ways of working, evaluates and appraises advancements and ideas
- Intuitive - Flexes personal strengths and communication skills to suit audiences, meets challenges with tenacity and diplomacy
- Committed - With regards to ongoing learning and personal development
- Driven - With a genuine desire to improve the cost effectiveness of the NHS as a whole and concerned for the quality, safety and / or appropriateness of patient services
- Accountable - Strong sense of personal and team accountability, with a clear understanding of the boundaries relating to delegated authority
Behavioural qualities
Essential
- Collaboration
- Accountability
- Respect
- Empowerment
- Support
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Post graduate training and experience in a job related subject to Masters or equivalent level
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- In depth experience of managing complex, major change/service improvement projects
- Experience of leading change in technical systems in order to improve patient services
- Proven track record of achievement in: delivering clinical and corporate systems, proactive performance management, delivering challenging objectives to agreed deadlines, delivery of cost savings
Desirable
- Experience of working within the health sector (private or public)
Skills, abilities and competencies
Essential
- Ability to build rapport and credibility with clinical and managerial teams in the delivery of IT systems and services
- Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners, creating conditions for excellent partnership working
- Highly developed organisational skills
- Demonstrable competencies in : oCommunication / presentation (to small and large audiences) verbally and MS office oProblem solving oData interpretation and analysis
- Ability to monitor and regularly review a project information including financial savings and benefits realisation
- Demonstrable ability to create and lead multi-disciplinary teams on project tasks to support the delivery of shared objectives
- Understanding the changing NHS environment and its impact on service, provision staff and patients.
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS management
- Experience in the private sector
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated - Possesses high work standards, a desire to do things better and differently, ability to measure progress against targets
- Flexible - Comfortable with ambiguity and adaptable to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situations and environments
- Self-confident - States own position on issues, persuading others and providing appropriate challenge when required
- Integrity - Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and transparency in undertaking the role
- Collaborative - Shares knowledge and expertise with colleagues for the benefit of project outputs, good working relationships and team development
- Innovative - Seeks out opportunities for growth and new ways of working, evaluates and appraises advancements and ideas
- Intuitive - Flexes personal strengths and communication skills to suit audiences, meets challenges with tenacity and diplomacy
- Committed - With regards to ongoing learning and personal development
- Driven - With a genuine desire to improve the cost effectiveness of the NHS as a whole and concerned for the quality, safety and / or appropriateness of patient services
- Accountable - Strong sense of personal and team accountability, with a clear understanding of the boundaries relating to delegated authority
Behavioural qualities
Essential
- Collaboration
- Accountability
- Respect
- Empowerment
- Support
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).
