Job summary
This vacancy is only open at this stage to internal employees of the following organisations within the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System:
- Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
- North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
- University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, inclusive of Black Country Procurement Group and North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service.
- Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is entering a period of large-scale transformation across our Trust and we are recruiting an Associate Project Manager.
In the role you will contribute and support the planning and execution of multiple projects and independently lead on smaller projects and manage some aspects of large/complex projects.
You will work closely with Project Managers and Business Leads to support Care Groups and Corporate Teams to deliver positive and sustainable change for service users and staff through effective delivery of projects and initiatives.
You will support the project managers / owners on developing project documentation, including identifying project scope, milestones and priority. A key part of the role will be to ensure that projects remain on track and that communication with stakeholders is well managed.
Main duties of the job
- To ensure that project management principles and methods are followed, adhering to organisational project management framework
- Support project teams to make decisions on the most appropriate project management approach
- Co-ordinate, manage and support the planning and execution of multiple projects from initiation to closure using a range of Project Management methodologies to plan and implement project deliverables, ensuring targets, quality indicators, benefits and milestones are met within the agreed parameters of the project
- Preparing and maintaining all necessary project documentation working closely with the project owner and project team
- Ensure that project importance, scope, targets and plan are effectively communicated to other team members, care group staff and directorates and liaise closely with Project Owner/Manager to assure the overall direction and integrity of the project
- To develop and be responsible for managing and maintaining comprehensive Project Plans outlining clear milestones, identifying accountability and to monitor and report on progress against the plans, ensuring the vision remains clear in order to produce the desired outcome/result
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
For further information regarding this post please refer to the job description and job specification
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding this post please refer to the job description and job specification
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification appropriate to post or equivalent experience
- Project Management qualification i.e. PRINCE / Agile / MSP
Desirable
- Quality Improvement training / qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in administration environment
- Experience of working within a project environment
- Experience of supporting projects and initiatives, utilising project methodology
- Experience of delivering projects/initiatives to the required targets for time, cost and quality
- Experience in the identification of project requirements, design, and evaluation of outputs
- Experience of supporting clinical teams and services
- Experience of building strong relationship with staff across professional boundaries
Desirable
- Experience in the NHS
- Line management experience
- Experience of coaching staff members and teams
- Experience of business planning
- Experience of supporting bids/tenders
- Experience of updating and developing policies/practices/systems within own area
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Comprehensive skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications including MS Project, Powerpoint, Word, Excel
- Knowledge of project management tools and techniques
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues
- Ability to work across organisational and professional boundaries
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- High standard of verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to negotiate, influence and facilitate effective interaction with key stakeholders and suppliers
- Effectively communicate and manage messages throughout the project
- Ability to manage customer and colleague expectations appropriately
- Ability to listen to, understand and follow lengthy or multi-step instructions and narratives
- Ability to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload whilst maintaining consistency and quality within tight deadlines
- Ability to effectively prioritise tasks and reprioritise to meet conflicting demands
- Ability to co-ordinate and manage a range of activities across multiple project areas
- Ability to contribute and produce documents and reports with attention to accuracy, detail and present at key groups
- Ability to analyse, investigate and interpret information and queries
- Ability to co-ordinate information and actions to formulate a response
- Ability to keep accurate and up to date project documentation to monitor project progress, monitor performance and provide assurance
- Ability to manage a high workload
- Flexible approach and adaptability to manage change
- Resilient under pressure
- Creative and innovative when it comes to problem solving
- Ability to support and facilitate workshops and meetings
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality issues regarding patients, staff and sensitive Trust and wider Committee matters
Desirable
- Knowledge of business planning cycles
- An understanding of NHS systems, applications and processes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification appropriate to post or equivalent experience
- Project Management qualification i.e. PRINCE / Agile / MSP
Desirable
- Quality Improvement training / qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in administration environment
- Experience of working within a project environment
- Experience of supporting projects and initiatives, utilising project methodology
- Experience of delivering projects/initiatives to the required targets for time, cost and quality
- Experience in the identification of project requirements, design, and evaluation of outputs
- Experience of supporting clinical teams and services
- Experience of building strong relationship with staff across professional boundaries
Desirable
- Experience in the NHS
- Line management experience
- Experience of coaching staff members and teams
- Experience of business planning
- Experience of supporting bids/tenders
- Experience of updating and developing policies/practices/systems within own area
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Comprehensive skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications including MS Project, Powerpoint, Word, Excel
- Knowledge of project management tools and techniques
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues
- Ability to work across organisational and professional boundaries
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- High standard of verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to negotiate, influence and facilitate effective interaction with key stakeholders and suppliers
- Effectively communicate and manage messages throughout the project
- Ability to manage customer and colleague expectations appropriately
- Ability to listen to, understand and follow lengthy or multi-step instructions and narratives
- Ability to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload whilst maintaining consistency and quality within tight deadlines
- Ability to effectively prioritise tasks and reprioritise to meet conflicting demands
- Ability to co-ordinate and manage a range of activities across multiple project areas
- Ability to contribute and produce documents and reports with attention to accuracy, detail and present at key groups
- Ability to analyse, investigate and interpret information and queries
- Ability to co-ordinate information and actions to formulate a response
- Ability to keep accurate and up to date project documentation to monitor project progress, monitor performance and provide assurance
- Ability to manage a high workload
- Flexible approach and adaptability to manage change
- Resilient under pressure
- Creative and innovative when it comes to problem solving
- Ability to support and facilitate workshops and meetings
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality issues regarding patients, staff and sensitive Trust and wider Committee matters
Desirable
- Knowledge of business planning cycles
- An understanding of NHS systems, applications and processes
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.
