Job summary
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Manage the successful deployment and implementation of designated high and business critical priority MPFT Capital Digital projects.
To manage MPFT Digital capital associated projects and workstreams.
To lead on Trust wide capital projects where digital is a key stakeholder.
To support the management of the digital capital budget and yearly spend plan.
To support the delivery of the digital capital business plan
Main duties of the job
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Main duties and responsibilities
1. Act as a key contact point for dedicated specific MPFT Digital capital projects within the Trust.
2. To ensure that PRINCE2 project management principles are followed within the projects and to promote these principles to others within the project team as appropriate.
3. To lead project group meetings.
4. To liaise with other members of staff (both inside and outside the Trust) on matters relating to MPFT Digital projects and capital projects, including ensuring that the actions agreed are actioned.
5. To develop and be responsible for maintaining comprehensive Project Plans outlining clear milestones and identifying accountability and to monitor and report on progress against the plans.
6. Support the effective capital financial management of departmental and project budgets.
7. Communicate project importance, scope, targets and plan to other team members and directorates.
8. Delegate work to staff members within other teams where necessary and appropriate, and ensure progress is made and project timescales are met.
9. Identify discrepancies in reporting, project risks and issues and resolve them in liaison with the project managers.
10. To work with key stakeholders to ensure that there is clear understanding of the problems and commitment to the proposed solutions.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE:
- To take the lead for the successful implementation of designated capital projects, changes and workstreams.
- To ensure delivery of successful capital projects and programmes from initiation to full operational status, ensuring achievement of agreed benefits within agreed timescales and budgets set by the business/project sponsor. To support the MPFT Digital capital team in articulating capital business requirements.
- To develop and manage comprehensive Project Plans outlining clear milestones and identifying accountability and to monitor and report on progress against the plans.
- To review technical MPFT DIGITAL projects from within the MPFT DIGITAL Programme Plan and portfolio of work based on the Prince2 Project Management Methodology from the customer perspective.
- To assist and take the lead to support in the delivery of capital projects that are being led by members of the Estates capital project team.
- To assist and support in the delivery of MPFT DIGITAL projects from with the MPFT DIGITAL Programme Plan that are being led by members of the HIS Team.
- To plan, deploy and manage the operational deployment of MPFT Digital capital assets and support lifecycle management.
- To support the development of capital funding opportunities and business cases that have capital implications and opportunity.
- To deputise for the Head of Capital, MPFT Digital.
- To resolve problems that arise during the projects and to escalate any problems that cannot be resolved to the appropriate person or group.
- The post operates in a technical environment and therefore requires proven capability for project planning, stake holder negotiation, document production, research, investigations and a good level of technical IT competence as well as a competent knowledge of Trust financial procedures and capital budget planning. A practical hands-on approach to implementation and strong communication skills are required
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE:
- To take the lead for the successful implementation of designated capital projects, changes and workstreams.
- To ensure delivery of successful capital projects and programmes from initiation to full operational status, ensuring achievement of agreed benefits within agreed timescales and budgets set by the business/project sponsor. To support the MPFT Digital capital team in articulating capital business requirements.
- To develop and manage comprehensive Project Plans outlining clear milestones and identifying accountability and to monitor and report on progress against the plans.
- To review technical MPFT DIGITAL projects from within the MPFT DIGITAL Programme Plan and portfolio of work based on the Prince2 Project Management Methodology from the customer perspective.
- To assist and take the lead to support in the delivery of capital projects that are being led by members of the Estates capital project team.
- To assist and support in the delivery of MPFT DIGITAL projects from with the MPFT DIGITAL Programme Plan that are being led by members of the HIS Team.
- To plan, deploy and manage the operational deployment of MPFT Digital capital assets and support lifecycle management.
- To support the development of capital funding opportunities and business cases that have capital implications and opportunity.
- To deputise for the Head of Capital, MPFT Digital.
- To resolve problems that arise during the projects and to escalate any problems that cannot be resolved to the appropriate person or group.
- The post operates in a technical environment and therefore requires proven capability for project planning, stake holder negotiation, document production, research, investigations and a good level of technical IT competence as well as a competent knowledge of Trust financial procedures and capital budget planning. A practical hands-on approach to implementation and strong communication skills are required
Person Specification
Qualifications + Experience
Essential
- Educated to post graduate level
- Degree level in a related field or equivalent higher level knowledge and proven experience
- Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office, for example, Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint at OCR level 3 standard
- Project Management qualification, for example, PRINCE 2
- Substantial experience of managing Digital Capital projects
- Experience in a project management role with digital projects, digital infrastructure
- Management and motivation of staff, allocation of work and progress chasing
- Excellent organisational skills
Desirable
- Arranging conferences and workshops
- Experience within an IT or project management environment
- Experience of project management tools
- Experience of using Microsoft Visio
- Leadership or management qualification
- ITIL qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of managing Digital Capital projects
- Substantial experience in a supporting role to a senior manager or director
- Experience in a project management role with digital projects, digital infrastructure
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS policies and procedures
- Awareness of NHS IT developments
Person Specification
Qualifications + Experience
Essential
- Educated to post graduate level
- Degree level in a related field or equivalent higher level knowledge and proven experience
- Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office, for example, Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint at OCR level 3 standard
- Project Management qualification, for example, PRINCE 2
- Substantial experience of managing Digital Capital projects
- Experience in a project management role with digital projects, digital infrastructure
- Management and motivation of staff, allocation of work and progress chasing
- Excellent organisational skills
Desirable
- Arranging conferences and workshops
- Experience within an IT or project management environment
- Experience of project management tools
- Experience of using Microsoft Visio
- Leadership or management qualification
- ITIL qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of managing Digital Capital projects
- Substantial experience in a supporting role to a senior manager or director
- Experience in a project management role with digital projects, digital infrastructure
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS policies and procedures
- Awareness of NHS IT developments
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
