IT/Radiology Transformation Programme Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

To take full responsibility for managing projects throughout the whole end to end process including the utilisation of resource to meet project timescales and the required standards of quality.

Organise and prioritise own workload within agreed objectives and that of the project team. Work autonomously within agreed project parameters.

Ensure that all stakeholders are aware of the importance of complex projects, negotiate with and motivate stakeholders on project delivery, including linking in with other initiatives.

Communicate with clarity and confidence, sensitive information about performance and change to all necessary stakeholders via a range of different media e.g., bulletins, presentations, meetings, reports.

Convey technical details of projects to non-technical staff both clinical and non-clinical, and especially in critical clinical areas at New Cross, Cannock, West Park, Tele-radiology staff and Local GPs.

Exercise judgement where there are conflicting views on the project and there is a need to make decisions on complex issues.

Undertake analysis of risks and issues, including the maintenance of relevant logs. Communicating these risks and issues to relevant stakeholders as required.

The project manager will work closely and harmoniously with IT team members from within the organisation, staff from the PCT, relevant stakeholders and suppliers of systems to facilitate collaborative working, and mutually beneficial solutions to problems. This will include formulating a communications approach that will engage all key stakeholders, to maximise the use of existing resources and identify opportunities.

Work with IT suppliers to negotiate project requirements and monitor key commercial developments, identifying, managing or escalating commercial disputes, as appropriate.

To manage and develop project plans, including development and implementation timelines and create actions plans, making any adjustments if necessary to recover the project. Report project progress and escalate issues, as appropriate, to the Project Delivery Manager.

Lead the development and implementation of any policies and protocols including but not limited to Disaster Recovery, Remote Monitoring Systems, Intranet, UAT documentation and Backups, to support the long-term integration of the project. Propose any necessary changes in conjunction with working groups which may have wider implications in the trust.

Ensure that all elements of project resources and expenditure against budget are identified and monitored.

Be responsible for ensuring that all IT hardware and software are tested and are quality assured before implementation into a 'live' environment.

To co-ordinate and deliver training to ensure the successful roll out of the project to core staff groups including Hanging Protocols.

Manage procurement relevant to the project in accordance with Trust standing orders and the relevant NHS procurement procedures.

To be a Budget Holder (if applicable).

Prepare business cases to support the project where required.

Provide line management to staff, including recruitment, performance and work allocation (if applicable).

Carry out research or audits to aid the implementation and development of projects.

Monitor and maintain information systems relevant to the project.

Input data onto relevant systems, required to store and retrieve information or to collate and report data.

The post holder will be required, from time to time, to undertake duties and attend functions outside normal working hours.

Attend mandatory/statutory training as identified in Trust policy.

Participate in the Trusts appraisal/Personal Development Plan system.

Maintain and develop an environment and culture that improves health, safety and security.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant Degree or Equivalent Qualification

Desirable

• PRINCE 2 Practitioner or Equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of the full project life cycle including roll out and training

Desirable

• Experienced in leading a project in a Radiology based setting

Flexibility

Essential

• Applicant is flexible in relation to their working environment - primarily home based, but with the need to attend site as required by the project

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton Road

Wednesfield

WV10 0QP

Employer's website

https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)