Job summary
The Project Support Managers will play a critical role in overseeing and coordinating the various liver health and elimination projects and initiatives aimed at elimination the hepatitis C virus and improving liver health within a defined region or population across the South West of England.
The position will require strong project management skills, a good understanding of HCV epidemiology and treatment and ability to effectively collaborate with a large variety of people and organisations.
You will be an effective communicator and be able to prioritise and organised your worn workload along side being a lone and team worker. Independent and have access to transport as travel across the south west will be required.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose:
The post holder will be responsible for the effective and timely development and implementation of new Hepatitis C Elimination projects and provide project management support to the South West Peninsula Hepatitis C Operational Delivery Network, which encompasses 6 major Trusts in the region.
The post holder will support the safety, quality and efficiency of clinical services and will support the planning and delivery of the service to achieve its operational performance standards and its financial obligations through effective leadership and service improvement.
The post holder will support service developments, processes and procedures for all work undertaken within assigned projects.
The post-holder will focus on managing service delivery and will demonstrate strong leadership skills when managing relationships across ODNs and with associated services in the community.
On a day-to-day basis the post holder will be responsible for ensuring that services are delivered within available resources to specified volumes and quality standards. They will also be responsible for performance and financial management across the ODN ensuring that resources are used in the most efficient and effective manner.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Project Management
Demonstrate effective stakeholder management through pro-actively engaging and managing stakeholders and resolving conflict if it arises.
Programme and resource planning.
Creating and keeping project documentation up to date using a variety of project management tools including issue logs, budget management documents and project plans.
Producing reports in a variety of formats written, financial, performance; and reporting on project activity to a variety of audiences/stakeholders
Lead on the delivery of project plans, allocating tasks as appropriate, identifying risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
Be responsible for a high standard of work supporting the delivery of projects on time, to quality standards and in a cost-effective manner.
Exercise judgement when dealing with queries and escalating when appropriate.
Interpret national guidelines for the project/ODN.
Makes decisions on a range of project issues and interpreting national guidance.
Support the development and implementation of the project through timely and relevant information analysis and administrative support, in accordance with the agreed priorities.
Be responsible for data collection and processing for the relevant project.
Oversee internal and external reporting and evaluate whether the project is meeting desirable outcome.
Ensure that resources are deployed effectively and that robust processes are in place to support the provision of efficient, high-quality services.
Ensuring staff, patient, and public involvement in service development.
Engaging on behalf of the service line/unit with internal and where appropriate external stakeholders, promoting partnerships and co-operative working.
Contribute to the delivery of the Trust objectives.
Perform project review to ensure project is complying with agreed objectives.
For further details please see attached JD&PS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Project Management
Demonstrate effective stakeholder management through pro-actively engaging and managing stakeholders and resolving conflict if it arises.
Programme and resource planning.
Creating and keeping project documentation up to date using a variety of project management tools including issue logs, budget management documents and project plans.
Producing reports in a variety of formats written, financial, performance; and reporting on project activity to a variety of audiences/stakeholders
Lead on the delivery of project plans, allocating tasks as appropriate, identifying risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
Be responsible for a high standard of work supporting the delivery of projects on time, to quality standards and in a cost-effective manner.
Exercise judgement when dealing with queries and escalating when appropriate.
Interpret national guidelines for the project/ODN.
Makes decisions on a range of project issues and interpreting national guidance.
Support the development and implementation of the project through timely and relevant information analysis and administrative support, in accordance with the agreed priorities.
Be responsible for data collection and processing for the relevant project.
Oversee internal and external reporting and evaluate whether the project is meeting desirable outcome.
Ensure that resources are deployed effectively and that robust processes are in place to support the provision of efficient, high-quality services.
Ensuring staff, patient, and public involvement in service development.
Engaging on behalf of the service line/unit with internal and where appropriate external stakeholders, promoting partnerships and co-operative working.
Contribute to the delivery of the Trust objectives.
Perform project review to ensure project is complying with agreed objectives.
For further details please see attached JD&PS.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of management at a middle management level within a complex health or social care organisation.
- Proven management skills including effective team and people management.
Desirable
- Project Management qualification.
Qualifications
Essential
- Proven evidence of commitment to continuing management development.
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent demonstrable work experience.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Uses highly developed influencing and collaboration skills.
- Uses highly developed interpersonal and organisation skills.
Desirable
- Project management demonstrable experience.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of management at a middle management level within a complex health or social care organisation.
- Proven management skills including effective team and people management.
Desirable
- Project Management qualification.
Qualifications
Essential
- Proven evidence of commitment to continuing management development.
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent demonstrable work experience.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Uses highly developed influencing and collaboration skills.
- Uses highly developed interpersonal and organisation skills.
Desirable
- Project management demonstrable experience.
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).
