Job summary
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) is going through an exciting period of change and development to support the delivery of our vision and strategic objectives. The Digital Services department is looking to further strengthen the transformation team in response to upcoming programmes. We will also be working closely with our partner organisations, managing and delivering change in a way that engages our staff, patients and key stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be supported through appraisal, meaningful objective setting and personal development to flourish within this role and provide the necessary impact to deliver on a challenging agenda.
The successful post holder will need to work with internal Trust delivery teams as well as third party suppliers and partners whilst representing Digital Services. The position will be required to manage all aspects of project governance using PRINCE2 methodology.
The successful candidates should be highly motivated, possess a current professional qualification (e.g. PRINCE2), relevant experience and evidence of delivering IT infrastructure projects plus experience as per the Person Specification. Good organisation and communication skills are essential. The candidate must be willing and able to travel between all Trust sites.
The post holder will report to the Digital Transformation Programme Manager at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
Following the expansion of the portfolio and introduction of two new programmes there is an opportunity for a Project Manager within the Digital Transformation team. The opportunities will see you play a pivotal role in supporting the Trust achieve our Improvement aims.
As a Project Manager you will work within the ICT Projects Team and will play an active role in supporting the management and delivery of ICT and non ICT projects in support of the Trust's business and service objectives.
The role will have responsibilities for:-
- The procurement, development and implementation of small to medium projects
- Ensuring that organisational change drives IT requirements
- Supporting Senior Projects Managers on projects
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to degree level, equivalent experience or equivalent professional qualification.
- oPrince2 Project Management (Foundation Level) Qualification or other recognised Project Management qualification.
- oA good general standard of academic achievement.
- oEvidence of ongoing personal development.
Desirable
- oMembership of appropriate professional organisation
- oPrince2 Practitioner Qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of effective team working
- Experience of collaborative working with other organisations, colleagues, suppliers, and customers in the delivery of aims and objectives
- Experience of working as a member of a project team and reasonable understanding of project management methodology
- Minimum of 3 years experience within the NHS
- Experience of budget management and resource allocation
Desirable
- Demonstrable track record of achievement as a project manager with evidence of delivery of information technology to support service improvement and business change
- Previous experience of the procurement of information systems and of negotiation and performance management of contracts and SLAs
- Minimum of three years in ICT (or professional equivalent) including evidence of developing and managing services in a complex multi-agency environment.
- Minimum of three years demonstrable track record of achievement and excellence as a project manager with evidence of delivery of information technology to support service improvement and business change
- Evidence of deploying innovations and new technologies to promote efficient ways of working.
- Reorganisation and restructuring of service departments.
- Experience of the use of the Cranfield or equivalent benefits management methodology.
- Experience of supporting the development of ICT policies and procedures with whole organisational impact.
- Experience of the development of business or clinical software systems.
Knowledge/Skills/Aptitude
Essential
- Good project management skills
- Effective leadership skills that motivate and involve a team
- Good communication skills including evidence of dealing with senior colleagues and involving other stakeholders from within and external to the organisation;
- Broad technical IT skills coupled with the ability to quickly understand the implications of new technologies
- An up to date knowledge of Information for Health, the National Programme for IT and Connecting for Health and their impact on the delivery of clinical services in the NHS
- Knowledge of the importance of benefits management for the successful delivery of IT investments
- Good analytical and problem solving skills with ability to understand complex, sensitive or contentious information
Desirable
- Knowledge of POISE, OJEC or other public sector IT procurement standards
- A good knowledge of current technologies, standards, protocols, wide area networks, broadband and best practice delivering ICT services
- Good understanding of the issues surrounding IT systems integration
- Good public sector IT procurement skills
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Drive, enthusiasm, commitment and resourcefulness
- Passionate about improving services for patients and staff
- Team player with a focus on achievement and corporate goals
- Daily use of car
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to degree level, equivalent experience or equivalent professional qualification.
- oPrince2 Project Management (Foundation Level) Qualification or other recognised Project Management qualification.
- oA good general standard of academic achievement.
- oEvidence of ongoing personal development.
Desirable
- oMembership of appropriate professional organisation
- oPrince2 Practitioner Qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of effective team working
- Experience of collaborative working with other organisations, colleagues, suppliers, and customers in the delivery of aims and objectives
- Experience of working as a member of a project team and reasonable understanding of project management methodology
- Minimum of 3 years experience within the NHS
- Experience of budget management and resource allocation
Desirable
- Demonstrable track record of achievement as a project manager with evidence of delivery of information technology to support service improvement and business change
- Previous experience of the procurement of information systems and of negotiation and performance management of contracts and SLAs
- Minimum of three years in ICT (or professional equivalent) including evidence of developing and managing services in a complex multi-agency environment.
- Minimum of three years demonstrable track record of achievement and excellence as a project manager with evidence of delivery of information technology to support service improvement and business change
- Evidence of deploying innovations and new technologies to promote efficient ways of working.
- Reorganisation and restructuring of service departments.
- Experience of the use of the Cranfield or equivalent benefits management methodology.
- Experience of supporting the development of ICT policies and procedures with whole organisational impact.
- Experience of the development of business or clinical software systems.
Knowledge/Skills/Aptitude
Essential
- Good project management skills
- Effective leadership skills that motivate and involve a team
- Good communication skills including evidence of dealing with senior colleagues and involving other stakeholders from within and external to the organisation;
- Broad technical IT skills coupled with the ability to quickly understand the implications of new technologies
- An up to date knowledge of Information for Health, the National Programme for IT and Connecting for Health and their impact on the delivery of clinical services in the NHS
- Knowledge of the importance of benefits management for the successful delivery of IT investments
- Good analytical and problem solving skills with ability to understand complex, sensitive or contentious information
Desirable
- Knowledge of POISE, OJEC or other public sector IT procurement standards
- A good knowledge of current technologies, standards, protocols, wide area networks, broadband and best practice delivering ICT services
- Good understanding of the issues surrounding IT systems integration
- Good public sector IT procurement skills
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Drive, enthusiasm, commitment and resourcefulness
- Passionate about improving services for patients and staff
- Team player with a focus on achievement and corporate goals
- Daily use of car
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).
