Job summary
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) is seeking an experienced project manager to join its Digital Programmes Team.
The NBT Digital Programme Team has an ambitious and transformational programme of work, including the further development of its core Electronic Patient Record (EPR), through digitising paper-based pathways and realising associated patient, staff and efficiency benefits across the organisation.
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of one or more projects within the digital portfolio, providing them with the opportunity to make a positive difference to our patients and staff.
With the recent announcement of the formation of the Hospital Group and a Joint Clinical Strategy, you will support the delivery of co-designing and co-delivering the mutual commitment with digital as a key enabler to improving services and patient experience.
Our plan underpins the importance of technology in the future for not only NBT, but also UHBW, as both Trusts work to create a single joint digital strategy in 2025.
This is an exciting time to join our talented Digital Project Management Team at NBT, bringing your excellent communication skills, your people skills, your exceptional organisational skills, and your ability to successfully prioritise and manage a busy workload.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
- have a proven track record in the planning, delivery and close down of projects within a healthcare-type setting
- have a strong focus on the identification and realisation of benefits throughout the life of the project, through to handover
- be adaptable and dynamic, with an ability to work effectively within a changing set of organisational priorities and demands
- work autonomously, taking a proactive approach to stakeholder, risk and issue management whilst operating within the framework of a PMO environment
- display and promote the Trust's core values in all aspects of their role
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, wewill provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services. North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals.
We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
NB: Please note that candidates may be required to go through a two-stage interview process and will be required to meet the person specification criteria, evidenced through their application.
The role will involve working with a variety of stakeholders to plan and deliver the project(s) successfully, including clinical, operational, executive, technical, and patients across NBT and the wider system.
While NHS experience is not essential but highly desirable, the ideal candidate would have (or be able to gain) an understanding of the NHS and how the various organisations interact with each other, ideally by previously delivering digital, and would have some experience of working across multiple organisations.
The candidate will be able to evidence through the application and interview process, a track record of delivery and effective management of the following:
- project planning and execution
- benefits realisation throughout the life of the project
- risk and issue management
- stakeholder engagement/management
- operating within a PMO environment/framework
- ability to work independently but use escalation routes / seek senior input as and when required
Job description
Job responsibilities
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
NB: Please note that candidates may be required to go through a two-stage interview process and will be required to meet the person specification criteria, evidenced through their application.
The role will involve working with a variety of stakeholders to plan and deliver the project(s) successfully, including clinical, operational, executive, technical, and patients across NBT and the wider system.
While NHS experience is not essential but highly desirable, the ideal candidate would have (or be able to gain) an understanding of the NHS and how the various organisations interact with each other, ideally by previously delivering digital, and would have some experience of working across multiple organisations.
The candidate will be able to evidence through the application and interview process, a track record of delivery and effective management of the following:
- project planning and execution
- benefits realisation throughout the life of the project
- risk and issue management
- stakeholder engagement/management
- operating within a PMO environment/framework
- ability to work independently but use escalation routes / seek senior input as and when required
Person Specification
Prince 2
Essential
Desirable
- Other Project Management qualification
Worked in Healthcare
Essential
- Previous role in Health care
Desirable
Capability
Essential
- Delivered at Scale projects
Person Specification
Prince 2
Essential
Desirable
- Other Project Management qualification
Worked in Healthcare
Essential
- Previous role in Health care
Desirable
Capability
Essential
- Delivered at Scale projects
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).
