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 (eg, 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 Senior Project Manager within the Transformation team. The opportunities will see you play a pivotal role in supporting the Trust achieve our Improvement aims.
This is a key leadership role within the Delivery team. Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring delivery of critical initiatives within Digital Services portfolio plan, within agreed timeframes, maximising benefits realisation, whilst facilitating and promoting engagement across all staff groups and patients where necessary.
- Day to day management of the project delivery teams across a range of projects and functions at pace.
- Support the realisation of our Digital Strategy and in-year projects.
- Play an active role across the delivery team senior leadership in further develop our approach to Improving the digital landscape across the Trust.
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
Qualification
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience
- Professional management training / qualification - post graduate diploma level
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Project Management Qualification e.g. Prince 2 practitioner or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of professional qualification in leadership and management or experience managing and developing teams
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing multiple concurrent digital projects
- Demonstrable experience in managing and influencing project teams
- Significant experience of communicating and working with staff at all levels
- Experience of budget and staff management
- Experience of managing competing priorities
- Experience of change management / service redesign
Desirable
- Experience of managing and successfully delivering a Programme
- Knowledge of contract management involving multiple external suppliers
- Experience of large-scale procurement within an NHS environment
- Experience of managing complex digital projects in the NHS.
Knowledge/Skills/Aptitude
Essential
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ? Patient Centred ? Safety ? Compassion ? Respect and ? Excellence
- Demonstrable knowledge of digital programme and project management
- Effective management, interpersonal and communications skills
- Ability to create a team approach amongst Project Leads
- Good analytical skills and ability to interpret and present data
- Understanding of working with confidential information
- Ability to make sound judgements and decision making
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Experience of techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling complex digital projects
- Demonstrable evidence of influencing project leads on delivery in relation to the programme / projects
- Ability to identify links with programme and projects
- Committed to continuous improvement and pro-active in problem solving
- Access to car and able to drive between sites when required
Desirable
- Knowledge of Programmes
- Knowledge of multiple project management approaches
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience
- Professional management training / qualification - post graduate diploma level
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Project Management Qualification e.g. Prince 2 practitioner or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of professional qualification in leadership and management or experience managing and developing teams
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing multiple concurrent digital projects
- Demonstrable experience in managing and influencing project teams
- Significant experience of communicating and working with staff at all levels
- Experience of budget and staff management
- Experience of managing competing priorities
- Experience of change management / service redesign
Desirable
- Experience of managing and successfully delivering a Programme
- Knowledge of contract management involving multiple external suppliers
- Experience of large-scale procurement within an NHS environment
- Experience of managing complex digital projects in the NHS.
Knowledge/Skills/Aptitude
Essential
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ? Patient Centred ? Safety ? Compassion ? Respect and ? Excellence
- Demonstrable knowledge of digital programme and project management
- Effective management, interpersonal and communications skills
- Ability to create a team approach amongst Project Leads
- Good analytical skills and ability to interpret and present data
- Understanding of working with confidential information
- Ability to make sound judgements and decision making
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Experience of techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling complex digital projects
- Demonstrable evidence of influencing project leads on delivery in relation to the programme / projects
- Ability to identify links with programme and projects
- Committed to continuous improvement and pro-active in problem solving
- Access to car and able to drive between sites when required
Desirable
- Knowledge of Programmes
- Knowledge of multiple project management approaches
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).
