Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join the OXON/ BSW Mental health service development team .
This role will work closely with our service leads and clinicians to deliver and implement specific pieces of work relating to service improvement within the OBSW Mental health directorate .
The Project Manager will need to have effective communication skills to work across the system and facilitate progress with key stakeholders. Enthusiastic about improving patient care the role needs to have the ability to work flexibly across our services in mental health and our corporate services.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the role is to provide flexible and high quality project management for the Mental Health programmes (programmes may vary over time). The post holder will lead on specific pieces of work and responsibilities related to service development and will include:
- Set up and delivery of specific discrete projects within the overall programme to achieve the strategic objectives of the mental health directorates
- Project management; developing and owning a suite of project management documents including but not limited to project briefs, project plans, risk and issue logs, and ensuring projects are delivered in line with OHFT project management framework.
- Actively engaging, influencing and working collaboratively with colleagues and partners to deliver projects, including coordinating and leading complex activities
- Completing work and undertaking analysis to support project delivery.
- Monitoring project delivery and developing update reports for a variety of project groups, ICB and Boards; including monthly performance reporting.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will join our dynamic, friendly and supportive Team across the OXON / BSW Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Mental Health Portfolio. There are excellent opportunities for development within the service.
We are prominently a working from home team with occasional travel to sites for workshops and meetings.
The primary purpose of this role will be to provide hands on project management support and expertise to senior project managers on larger programmes and senior operational managers to help them deliver the directorates strategic aims, business plan and cost improvement plan. This will be achieved through scrutinising and overviewing performance, advising, and developing new business in response to commissioner intentions, identifying and streamlining processes and productivity.
Please see attached JD/PS for full duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will join our dynamic, friendly and supportive Team across the OXON / BSW Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Mental Health Portfolio. There are excellent opportunities for development within the service.
We are prominently a working from home team with occasional travel to sites for workshops and meetings.
The primary purpose of this role will be to provide hands on project management support and expertise to senior project managers on larger programmes and senior operational managers to help them deliver the directorates strategic aims, business plan and cost improvement plan. This will be achieved through scrutinising and overviewing performance, advising, and developing new business in response to commissioner intentions, identifying and streamlining processes and productivity.
Please see attached JD/PS for full duties.
Person Specification
Travel
Essential
- Ability to travel to and between all sites required
Desirable
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- PRINCE 2 / MSP or evidence of equivalent level of experience and knowledge, including working knowledge of formal project management tools and experience of project reporting
- Knowledge of the NHS, including structures, current policy and decision-making, and wider strategic and political issues
- Previous experience of working in fast-paced and rapidly changing programme environment
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries with a wide range of stakeholders, including clinicians
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of delivering change management and transformation within the NHS, or public sector
Communication skills
Essential
- Strong interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills
- Ability to communicate complex information to a wide audience, including at relevant board meetings
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to motivate and inspire trust and commitment across the organisation
- Experience of and ability to build relationships with staff and stakeholders within a challenging environment
Analytical
Essential
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Ability to collect, collate, interpret and present complex data, including using Excel
- Excellent attention to detail
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS datasets and information sources to underpin analysis
Planning Skills
Essential
- Proactive and able to plan and deliver work to a high quality
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise
- Organised with regard to work and time management
- Ability to adapt to changing programme requirements
Management Skills
Essential
- Able to manage conflict effectively
- Fast-thinking and resourceful individual with an ability to balance competing priorities in a high-pressure environment.
- Experienced as working as part of a team, and ability to work well with others to achieve joint objectives
Autonomy
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
Equality and diversity
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to equal opportunities, equity and the promotion of cultural competency
- Identify the most effective way to promote equality of opportunity and good working relationships in employment and service delivery.
Person Specification
Travel
Essential
- Ability to travel to and between all sites required
Desirable
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- PRINCE 2 / MSP or evidence of equivalent level of experience and knowledge, including working knowledge of formal project management tools and experience of project reporting
- Knowledge of the NHS, including structures, current policy and decision-making, and wider strategic and political issues
- Previous experience of working in fast-paced and rapidly changing programme environment
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries with a wide range of stakeholders, including clinicians
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of delivering change management and transformation within the NHS, or public sector
Communication skills
Essential
- Strong interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills
- Ability to communicate complex information to a wide audience, including at relevant board meetings
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to motivate and inspire trust and commitment across the organisation
- Experience of and ability to build relationships with staff and stakeholders within a challenging environment
Analytical
Essential
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Ability to collect, collate, interpret and present complex data, including using Excel
- Excellent attention to detail
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS datasets and information sources to underpin analysis
Planning Skills
Essential
- Proactive and able to plan and deliver work to a high quality
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise
- Organised with regard to work and time management
- Ability to adapt to changing programme requirements
Management Skills
Essential
- Able to manage conflict effectively
- Fast-thinking and resourceful individual with an ability to balance competing priorities in a high-pressure environment.
- Experienced as working as part of a team, and ability to work well with others to achieve joint objectives
Autonomy
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
Equality and diversity
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to equal opportunities, equity and the promotion of cultural competency
- Identify the most effective way to promote equality of opportunity and good working relationships in employment and service delivery.
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).
