Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive, highly motivated individual with excellent project management skills and experience in population health and reducing health inequalities, to join the Programme Management Office (PMO) at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust.
Understanding the health and care needs of the people within Coventry & Warwickshire is key to the delivery of high quality care and reducing health inequalities. The postholder will provide full project management support using a population health management approach to identify and reduce health inequalities as part of the Healthy Hospital Programme which is an integral part of UHCW's new strategy "More than a hospital".
The role requires an individual who is an effective communicator, with the ability to communicate with both clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels within the organisation, in addition to working in collaboration with external stakeholders and/or organisations. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines is essential. Experience using project management software, tools and methodologies used to define, develop, manage and monitor project plans is also an essential requirement.
*Please be advised that interviews for this role are due to take place week commencing 13th November 2023
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based within the Programme Management Office (PMO) and will work in collaboration with the Trust's Clinical and Non-Clinical Groups and Departments primarily to support the delivery of a healthy hospital approach with a focus on population health and healthinequalities.
The post holder will provide full project management support using a population health management approach to identify and reduce health inequalities as part of the Healthy Hospital Programme which is an integral part of the Trust's new strategy "More than a hospital". The Healthy Hospital Programme forms part of the wider strategic Outpatients Transformation Programme which aims to transform outpatients services within the Trust to deliver a more personalised model of care for patients.
In addition to providing support to clinical and non-clinical staff and other key internal stakeholders, the post holder will also be required to link with external partners such as Local Authorities, Primary Care, other community services and the voluntary sector to identify healthy lifestyle opportunities.
Delivering project objectives and benefits and facilitation of meetings and workshops to ensure all key stakeholders are engaged is essential. Analysis of data will be key in informing our Clinical Groups and Corporate Departments to enable them to improve services.
About us
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
- To work as a member of the PMO to support the implementation and management of projects arising from the Healthy Hospital Programme which forms part of the wider strategic Outpatients Transformation Programme.
- Work in collaboration with the Healthy Hospital Information Manager and Patient & Community Engagement Lead to identify opportunities to integrate population health management and improve health inequalities within the key workstreams which form part of the wider Outpatients Transformation Programme.
- Provide support to key stakeholders involved in the Outpatients Transformation Programme to ensure discussions related to improving population health management and reducing health inequalities is considered in day to day discussions around the design and delivery of outpatient care.
- Support Group Management Teams to identify and scope objectives and outputs of proposed projects using agreed documentation and processes ensuring all information is available in the project management office.
- Develop, facilitate and monitor the delivery of project
- Plan and organize meetings and activities required to support the delivery of identified project benefits.
- Ensure effective engagement with project key stakeholders to ensure that they are able to contribute, influence and progress project plans.
- Resolve complex issues as they arise and manage conflict situations, overcoming resistance to change. Escalate any unresolved issues through the appropriate channels in a timely and appropriate way
- Identify, assess and analyse potential risks to the realisation of project outcomes and initiate remedial action as necessary.
- Ensure appropriate evaluation metrics and monitoring systems are in place for projects using agreed Trust and departmental systems in order to produce a clear evidence base when measuring impacts of projects.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
- To work as a member of the PMO to support the implementation and management of projects arising from the Healthy Hospital Programme which forms part of the wider strategic Outpatients Transformation Programme.
- Work in collaboration with the Healthy Hospital Information Manager and Patient & Community Engagement Lead to identify opportunities to integrate population health management and improve health inequalities within the key workstreams which form part of the wider Outpatients Transformation Programme.
- Provide support to key stakeholders involved in the Outpatients Transformation Programme to ensure discussions related to improving population health management and reducing health inequalities is considered in day to day discussions around the design and delivery of outpatient care.
- Support Group Management Teams to identify and scope objectives and outputs of proposed projects using agreed documentation and processes ensuring all information is available in the project management office.
- Develop, facilitate and monitor the delivery of project
- Plan and organize meetings and activities required to support the delivery of identified project benefits.
- Ensure effective engagement with project key stakeholders to ensure that they are able to contribute, influence and progress project plans.
- Resolve complex issues as they arise and manage conflict situations, overcoming resistance to change. Escalate any unresolved issues through the appropriate channels in a timely and appropriate way
- Identify, assess and analyse potential risks to the realisation of project outcomes and initiate remedial action as necessary.
- Ensure appropriate evaluation metrics and monitoring systems are in place for projects using agreed Trust and departmental systems in order to produce a clear evidence base when measuring impacts of projects.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
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Experience
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Knowledge
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
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
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
