Job summary
The Senior Projects Manager has a crucial role in delivering the National Safety Standards for Invasive Procedures (NatSSIPs) 2 Project across CUH and campus supporting the Trusts NatSSIPs Clinical Lead, the Director of Clinical Quality & the Patient Safety Team. The post holder is responsible for supporting and managing the delivery of the NatSSIPs 2 Project at CUH under the direction of the Clinical Lead for NatSSIPs, working with the Director of Clinical Quality, that are critical in enabling the organisation to meet its aims and vision and deliver its strategy. The project may be individual projects, stages of a larger project, or work streams of a programme with dependencies on other projects being led by other teams within the Trust.
An expert facilitator, the post holder will play a key role in identifying risks and issues, and operate as a skilled negotiator and 'unblocker' to drive progress towards delivery. They will be responsive to the changing needs of the health and care system. The role is crucial for creating and maintaining focus, enthusiasm and momentum. The Senior Projects Manager is responsible for the overall integrity and coherence of the programme of work they are allocated.
Main duties of the job
- Crucial supportive role to ensure delivery of the Project portfolio.Supporting the development and implementation of programme planning and governance methodology for use in all Project workstreams.
- Supporting the Clinical Lead for NatSSIPs, Director of Clinical Quality and senior team in the role of critical friend to enable CUH teams to develop detailed project plans and governance in line with methodology above.
- Supporting the development and active maintenance of an overall Projects programme plan to ensure and track implementation.
- Supporting the coordination of workstreams; identification of interdependencies, risks and issues; 'unblocker' of issues to enable projects to progress.
- Supporting the production of business cases, providing expert professional knowledge to facilitate their development.
- Reporting of progress to the Clinical Lead for NatSSIPs and, Director of Clinical Quality, management executive and board as required.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 7th January 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 22nd January 2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 7th January 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 22nd January 2025
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or demonstrable equivalent level of knowledge.
- Evidence of Project Management training or sufficient experience that demonstrates equivalent level of knowledge
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Managing Successful Programmes/ Prince2 Practitioner (or equivalent experience).
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of developing project strategies.
- Extensive experience of managing large scale complex programmes and projects using recognised methodology (e.g. Prince 2) and tracking and monitoring their implementation.
- Experience of the identification and management of risks, issues and dependencies.
- Experience of developing performance indicators to monitor project and programme delivery.
- Experience of change management with proven negotiating and influencing skills both internally and externally.
- Experience of project budgets; knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation.
- Experience of benefits realisation
- Experience of producing business cases
- Experience of developing documents and policies
- Evidence of working with multi-disciplinary staff across a diverse professional organisation to specify solutions to support the successful delivery of projects.
Desirable
- Considerable experience of project and programme management
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of developing project strategies.
- Knowledge of recognised methodology (e.g. Prince 2)
- Knowledge of change management methodologies
- Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation.
- Knowledge of business cases production methodology
Desirable
- Considerable knowledge of project and programme management
Skills
Essential
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills including facilitation, and obtaining, providing and presenting information.
- Ability to think clearly, solve or pre-empt problems, reach decisions, prioritise and recommend appropriate action through the assessment of relevant information.
- Ability to engage others in strategy and planning.
- Negotiation and diplomacy skills.
- Ability to prepare and present reports to detailed specifications for Trust Board and others as requested.
- Ability to inspire confidence and trust, command respect and create a sense of community in the team
- Ability to adapt during periods of change.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Understanding of information governance.
- Advanced knowledge of ICT (including Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and project management tools.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Methodical, organised, analytical with problem solving capabilities.
- Highly motivated and resourceful.
- Able to maintain high standards of diplomacy and understands the principle of confidentiality
- Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others.
- Able to establish positive relationships and mutual respect with people at all levels
- Ability to contribute effectively
- Demonstrates empathy and concerns for others
- Shows respect for others' feelings, views and circumstances.
- Can demonstrate a flexible approach.
- Has realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development.
- Learn from mistakes and ask for support where necessary.
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or demonstrable equivalent level of knowledge.
- Evidence of Project Management training or sufficient experience that demonstrates equivalent level of knowledge
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Managing Successful Programmes/ Prince2 Practitioner (or equivalent experience).
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of developing project strategies.
- Extensive experience of managing large scale complex programmes and projects using recognised methodology (e.g. Prince 2) and tracking and monitoring their implementation.
- Experience of the identification and management of risks, issues and dependencies.
- Experience of developing performance indicators to monitor project and programme delivery.
- Experience of change management with proven negotiating and influencing skills both internally and externally.
- Experience of project budgets; knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation.
- Experience of benefits realisation
- Experience of producing business cases
- Experience of developing documents and policies
- Evidence of working with multi-disciplinary staff across a diverse professional organisation to specify solutions to support the successful delivery of projects.
Desirable
- Considerable experience of project and programme management
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of developing project strategies.
- Knowledge of recognised methodology (e.g. Prince 2)
- Knowledge of change management methodologies
- Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation.
- Knowledge of business cases production methodology
Desirable
- Considerable knowledge of project and programme management
Skills
Essential
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills including facilitation, and obtaining, providing and presenting information.
- Ability to think clearly, solve or pre-empt problems, reach decisions, prioritise and recommend appropriate action through the assessment of relevant information.
- Ability to engage others in strategy and planning.
- Negotiation and diplomacy skills.
- Ability to prepare and present reports to detailed specifications for Trust Board and others as requested.
- Ability to inspire confidence and trust, command respect and create a sense of community in the team
- Ability to adapt during periods of change.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Understanding of information governance.
- Advanced knowledge of ICT (including Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and project management tools.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Methodical, organised, analytical with problem solving capabilities.
- Highly motivated and resourceful.
- Able to maintain high standards of diplomacy and understands the principle of confidentiality
- Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others.
- Able to establish positive relationships and mutual respect with people at all levels
- Ability to contribute effectively
- Demonstrates empathy and concerns for others
- Shows respect for others' feelings, views and circumstances.
- Can demonstrate a flexible approach.
- Has realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development.
- Learn from mistakes and ask for support where necessary.
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)