Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join our Clinical Information Systems Team.
The Project Manager will need to have effective communication skills to work across the system and facilitate progress with key stakeholders.
Could this be you?
Main duties of the job
The Project Manager will co-ordinate and provide support and training for staff where required during project and change management activities - particularly during change implementation phases. They will undertake designated requests for change and manage activities that are appropriate to the grade.
You will be responsible for managing the delivery of a variety of digital projects and project activities, including supporting the procurement and mobilisation of new digital products and the ongoing optimisation of the Trust's clinical systems.
You will work within combined teams made up of IM&T, clinical and operational staff and external stakeholders. Depending on the nature of the project / activity, the post-holder may be required to lead, advise and develop teams under the direction of programme managers within the Clinical Systems service.
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
As a Project Manager, the post holder will ensure that all projects and project activities meet Clinical Systems key objectives and support the delivery of the Trusts overall plans. They will also act as a knowledgeable resource within service areas and across the Trust in Project and Change Management.
You will deliver elements of the EHR Programme through the delivery of products using established project management discipline, adhering to the Prince2 standard.
You will ensure that there is a successful transition of new products that avoids clinical risks, complies with governance standards, data security and supports secondary use of data.
You will oversee project team members to deliver the requirements listed above and engage and liaise with key stakeholders, in particular:
- To support the delivery of day to day project activities
- To manage the project team and drive delivery of a range of products and work packages
- Support the EHR Programme in demonstrating value for money for the current spend through tracking, managing and delivering agreed benefit.
The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Project Manager, the post holder will ensure that all projects and project activities meet Clinical Systems key objectives and support the delivery of the Trusts overall plans. They will also act as a knowledgeable resource within service areas and across the Trust in Project and Change Management.
You will deliver elements of the EHR Programme through the delivery of products using established project management discipline, adhering to the Prince2 standard.
You will ensure that there is a successful transition of new products that avoids clinical risks, complies with governance standards, data security and supports secondary use of data.
You will oversee project team members to deliver the requirements listed above and engage and liaise with key stakeholders, in particular:
- To support the delivery of day to day project activities
- To manage the project team and drive delivery of a range of products and work packages
- Support the EHR Programme in demonstrating value for money for the current spend through tracking, managing and delivering agreed benefit.
The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ professional registration and training (ie. vocational and or accredited)
Essential
- Educated to Honours Degree level or equivalent professional qualification
- Prince2 Practitioner
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working within a Healthcare environment
- Knowledge and understanding of project and programme management
- Considerable experience deploying/managing/supporting electronic health records.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Community and Mental Health care provision.
Technical Expertise / Competence
Essential
- MS Project
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Project Management experience
- Workstream/Project Team Management experience
Desirable
- Training experience
- Experience of implementing change in the NHS
- Experience of system analysis and testing
People Skills
Essential
- Able to influence people
- Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change
- Communicate often complex, technical issues to non-technical users with clarity, verbally and in writing
Motivation, commitment and values
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously
- Highly motivated and resourceful
- Ability to work as part of a team making a positive contribution to the aims and activities of the Service
- Resilient and able to work well under pressure
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to different locations to attend meetings across Oxford Health NHS FT area, and occasionally nationally.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ professional registration and training (ie. vocational and or accredited)
Essential
- Educated to Honours Degree level or equivalent professional qualification
- Prince2 Practitioner
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working within a Healthcare environment
- Knowledge and understanding of project and programme management
- Considerable experience deploying/managing/supporting electronic health records.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Community and Mental Health care provision.
Technical Expertise / Competence
Essential
- MS Project
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Project Management experience
- Workstream/Project Team Management experience
Desirable
- Training experience
- Experience of implementing change in the NHS
- Experience of system analysis and testing
People Skills
Essential
- Able to influence people
- Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change
- Communicate often complex, technical issues to non-technical users with clarity, verbally and in writing
Motivation, commitment and values
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously
- Highly motivated and resourceful
- Ability to work as part of a team making a positive contribution to the aims and activities of the Service
- Resilient and able to work well under pressure
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to different locations to attend meetings across Oxford Health NHS FT area, and occasionally nationally.
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).
