Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.
Main duties of the job
Are you a passionate Project Manager, with a drive to improve the experience of our patients, relatives and carers? We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to cover a 12 month maternity leave. This Project Manager role sits within the amazing Experience of Care team and will support some key workstreams including the Fundamentals of Care, Veteran Care at UHS, the utilisation of grants and external funding to reduce Health Inequalities across UHS and in our communities, plus many more.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Experience in delivering professional project management using appropriate tools and techniques- Demonstrates a high level of ability to work independently, set priorities for themselves and others, and take full accountability for their professional actions and decisions- Application of highly developed influencing and negotiating skills, using these skills to successfully challenge current practice and offer new solutions for working.- This role will largely be based on site, driving and implementing projects but we can offer some flexibility
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Experience in delivering professional project management using appropriate tools and techniques- Demonstrates a high level of ability to work independently, set priorities for themselves and others, and take full accountability for their professional actions and decisions- Application of highly developed influencing and negotiating skills, using these skills to successfully challenge current practice and offer new solutions for working.- This role will largely be based on site, driving and implementing projects but we can offer some flexibility
Person Specification
Qualifications training required
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Desirable
- Master's Degree in relevant subject or equivalent
- PRINCE2 or equivalent experience
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Experience of project management
- Understanding of managing websites and digital-based projects
- oUnderstanding of the software and programmes that complement the point directly above
Desirable
- Experience of project management within the NHS or similar complex organisation
- Understanding of children's services
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Experience of managing complex facts, of analysing, interpreting and comparing a range of data as well as the ability to identify a theme, or emerging themes
- Be a confident and competent computer user with good IT skills and experience of using applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel etc.
Desirable
- Experience of working in teams, an awareness of their own impact on other people and ability to influence and motivate a wide range of non-directly managed staff
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications training required
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Desirable
- Master's Degree in relevant subject or equivalent
- PRINCE2 or equivalent experience
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Experience of project management
- Understanding of managing websites and digital-based projects
- oUnderstanding of the software and programmes that complement the point directly above
Desirable
- Experience of project management within the NHS or similar complex organisation
- Understanding of children's services
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Experience of managing complex facts, of analysing, interpreting and comparing a range of data as well as the ability to identify a theme, or emerging themes
- Be a confident and competent computer user with good IT skills and experience of using applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel etc.
Desirable
- Experience of working in teams, an awareness of their own impact on other people and ability to influence and motivate a wide range of non-directly managed staff
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
