Job summary
Project Manager - Operational Delivery Network (ODN)
Barts Health
Band 7 - Fixed term post - 31st March 2026
Bart Health is looking for a project manager to play a strong role in taking forward the implementation of a single point of access for patients referred to Barts Health a key driver as part of the ODNs.
The post holder with be leading on the programme of work associated with a single point of access for patients who are referred into the group for Urology and Gynae. This post would report into the Group Director and Operational Delivery Board.
Main duties of the job
The Project Manager will be required to:
Work with diverse, multi-disciplinary teams across our partner organisations to plan, test, and implement new ways of working and develop both short term and long-term plans for specific projects, supporting improvement across the BH group
Set up, manage and implement projects, working closely with colleagues in the programme team, and hospital teams to:
Support and facilitate working relationships between the partners organisations within the relevant programme.
Scope and develop a robust project plan for projects in conjunction with key stakeholders, including external organisations where relevant.
Manage the project set up, implementation and reporting.
Develop the measurement of impact and tracking of benefits to projects and partner organisations, and lead on the reporting and feedback within ODN.
Communicate to, and gain support from, internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure robust evaluation of projects that feed into project outcomes and impact reporting and support additional project sustainability, spread and scale activities.
Contribute to the development of business cases, when required, by developing and testing evidence for interventions to support the programme development and the advancement of project.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Relationships
Relevant programme team, including the Group Director and Manager(s), and colleagues from the BH Group, other clinical academic partnerships, and cross-cutting programmes.
Clinicians and staff within the designated teams from across the network, and as relevant other stakeholders from across primary and community care and public health.
Currently the ODN cover three of the four hospital sites, all operating individual waiting lists and different models of care. The programme will standardise delivery and provide equal access to care for all patients, prioritising the need for high-quality, safe and efficient care delivery.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
For informal discussions please contact: Mark Warren mark.warren@nhs.net**Although this position is a 10 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 10 months.Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organisation, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Relationships
Relevant programme team, including the Group Director and Manager(s), and colleagues from the BH Group, other clinical academic partnerships, and cross-cutting programmes.
Clinicians and staff within the designated teams from across the network, and as relevant other stakeholders from across primary and community care and public health.
Currently the ODN cover three of the four hospital sites, all operating individual waiting lists and different models of care. The programme will standardise delivery and provide equal access to care for all patients, prioritising the need for high-quality, safe and efficient care delivery.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
For informal discussions please contact: Mark Warren mark.warren@nhs.net**Although this position is a 10 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 10 months.Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organisation, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.
Person Specification
Knowledge, training and experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- Experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
- Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Experience of managing risks and reporting
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence
- Understanding of the public sector
- Experience in a healthcare environment
Desirable
- Post-graduate degree or equivalent
- Knowledge & experience of using the Somerset Cancer Registry
Communication Skills
Essential
- Able to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information
- Able to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required
Experience
Essential
- Ability to analyse complex issues
- Capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making
- Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of financial systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement
Planning Skills
Essential
- Evidence of planning and delivering programmes, projects and services on time and to budget, adjusting resources accordingly
Autonomy
Essential
- Capable of managing own workload and making informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales ?
Equality and diversity
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of equality of opportunity and diversity. Being aware of how individual actions contribute to, and make a difference to, the equality agenda
Other
Essential
- Effective organizer, influencer and networker
- Professional calm and efficient manner
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team
Person Specification
Knowledge, training and experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- Experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
- Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Experience of managing risks and reporting
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence
- Understanding of the public sector
- Experience in a healthcare environment
Desirable
- Post-graduate degree or equivalent
- Knowledge & experience of using the Somerset Cancer Registry
Communication Skills
Essential
- Able to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information
- Able to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required
Experience
Essential
- Ability to analyse complex issues
- Capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making
- Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of financial systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement
Planning Skills
Essential
- Evidence of planning and delivering programmes, projects and services on time and to budget, adjusting resources accordingly
Autonomy
Essential
- Capable of managing own workload and making informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales ?
Equality and diversity
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of equality of opportunity and diversity. Being aware of how individual actions contribute to, and make a difference to, the equality agenda
Other
Essential
- Effective organizer, influencer and networker
- Professional calm and efficient manner
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team
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).
