Job summary
*INTERNAL MPFT APPLICATIONS ONLY*
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is entering a period of large-scale transformation across our Trust and we are recruiting a Project Manager.
In the role you will independently manage a range of projects and provide project support to large/complex projects to deliver change and service improvements across the organisation to ultimately benefit the service users and staff
You will engage effectively with Care Groups and corporate team leads to ensure effective delivery of programmes and projects. You will support the development of bids and tenders and implementation of new service developments as required.
You will ensure projects remain on track by management of project actions and through the identification (and mitigation) of risks and issues.
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 project management experience
- Project Management qualification i.e. Prince2/Agile/MSP
- Evidence of commitment to continuing personal development
Desirable
- Quality Improvement training or qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a project to successful delivery
- Significant experience of supporting project teams within a project or programme environment
- Experience of developing and utilising effective professional networks and engaging and managing multiple stakeholders to ensure project outcomes are delivered
- Experience of applying programme or project management practices, tools and techniques and using effective quality, risk and issue management and planning strategies
- Experience in the identification of project requirements, design, and evaluation of outputs
- Experience of tracking risks, issues and benefits and reporting these to the programme or project team
- Experience in monitoring and reporting on project or programme progress in a variety of ways including standard reporting tools
- Experience of building strong relationship with staff across professional boundaries
- Experience of supporting the development of bids/tenders
- Experience of updating and developing policies/practices/systems within own area
- Experience of facilitating events
Desirable
- Application of lean / quality improvement principles
- Experience of business planning
- Experience of coaching staff members and teams
- Line management experience
- Experience in the NHS
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
- Knowledge and understanding of programme and project management structures and governance
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues, working across organisational and professional boundaries
- Able to contribute and work effectively as a member of at team
- High standard of verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to produce documents and reports with attention to accuracy, detail and present at key groups
- Ability to challenge, negotiate, persuade, influence and facilitate effective interaction with key stakeholders and suppliers, whilst maintaining a professional and positive relationship
- Able to establish credibility with a wide range of clinical staff, managers and subject matter experts
- Ability to manage customer and colleague expectations appropriately
- Ability to make informed decisions
- Ability to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities
- Ability to collect, analyse and manipulate information and data and present it clearly and precisely, including investigating and documenting issues and solutions, as part of compiling high quality reports for senior managers
- Strong understanding of document management controls and processes and experience of maintaining libraries of documentation
- Ability to keep accurate and up to date project documentation to report progress and assurance
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload whilst maintaining consistency and quality within tight deadlines
- Ability to effectively co-ordinate and plan multiple projects
- Ability to effectively prioritise tasks and reprioritise to meet conflicting demands
- Ability to plan, lead and facilitate workshops and meetings
Desirable
- An understanding of NHS systems, applications and processes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification appropriate to post or equivalent project management experience
- Project Management qualification i.e. Prince2/Agile/MSP
- Evidence of commitment to continuing personal development
Desirable
- Quality Improvement training or qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a project to successful delivery
- Significant experience of supporting project teams within a project or programme environment
- Experience of developing and utilising effective professional networks and engaging and managing multiple stakeholders to ensure project outcomes are delivered
- Experience of applying programme or project management practices, tools and techniques and using effective quality, risk and issue management and planning strategies
- Experience in the identification of project requirements, design, and evaluation of outputs
- Experience of tracking risks, issues and benefits and reporting these to the programme or project team
- Experience in monitoring and reporting on project or programme progress in a variety of ways including standard reporting tools
- Experience of building strong relationship with staff across professional boundaries
- Experience of supporting the development of bids/tenders
- Experience of updating and developing policies/practices/systems within own area
- Experience of facilitating events
Desirable
- Application of lean / quality improvement principles
- Experience of business planning
- Experience of coaching staff members and teams
- Line management experience
- Experience in the NHS
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
- Knowledge and understanding of programme and project management structures and governance
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues, working across organisational and professional boundaries
- Able to contribute and work effectively as a member of at team
- High standard of verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to produce documents and reports with attention to accuracy, detail and present at key groups
- Ability to challenge, negotiate, persuade, influence and facilitate effective interaction with key stakeholders and suppliers, whilst maintaining a professional and positive relationship
- Able to establish credibility with a wide range of clinical staff, managers and subject matter experts
- Ability to manage customer and colleague expectations appropriately
- Ability to make informed decisions
- Ability to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities
- Ability to collect, analyse and manipulate information and data and present it clearly and precisely, including investigating and documenting issues and solutions, as part of compiling high quality reports for senior managers
- Strong understanding of document management controls and processes and experience of maintaining libraries of documentation
- Ability to keep accurate and up to date project documentation to report progress and assurance
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload whilst maintaining consistency and quality within tight deadlines
- Ability to effectively co-ordinate and plan multiple projects
- Ability to effectively prioritise tasks and reprioritise to meet conflicting demands
- Ability to plan, lead and facilitate workshops and meetings
Desirable
- 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.
