Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to lead the strategic development and operational delivery of Demand Management initiatives within the Trusts Pathology Contracts and Pathology Business Unit. This role is focused on improving the quality, efficiency, and clinical appropriateness of test ordering across primary and secondary care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work collaboratively across multiple sites, engaging clinicians, service managers, commissioners, and laboratory staff to reduce unwarranted variation, standardise test ordering practices, and implement evidence-based strategies that improve patient care and resource use.
This position plays a key part in supporting national priorities such as GIRFT (Getting It Right First Time), pathology network transformation, ensuring services are sustainable, clinically effective, and aligned with best practice.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead the design, planning, delivery, and evaluation of pathology demand management projects in line with national best practice and Trust objectives.
Develop and maintain robust project documentation, including project initiation documents, risk registers, Gantt charts, and status reports.Monitor progress against project milestones and ensure timely delivery of key outcomes.
Lead and manage multiple pathology-related projects, from initiation to completion, ensuring all objectives are met on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards.
Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and risk management strategies.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project goals are achieved, fostering collaboration between clinical, operational, and technical teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead the design, planning, delivery, and evaluation of pathology demand management projects in line with national best practice and Trust objectives.
Develop and maintain robust project documentation, including project initiation documents, risk registers, Gantt charts, and status reports.Monitor progress against project milestones and ensure timely delivery of key outcomes.
Lead and manage multiple pathology-related projects, from initiation to completion, ensuring all objectives are met on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards.
Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and risk management strategies.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project goals are achieved, fostering collaboration between clinical, operational, and technical teams.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Project Management, Healthcare Management, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
Desirable
- Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills with all levels of staff / customers/ suppliers
- Understanding Policy and procedural documentation
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent inert-personal and negotiating skills.
- Proven ability to diffuse difficult situations and practice persuasive and empathic skills
Desirable
- Strong understanding of operational processes within pathology or healthcare environments.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a re-active and pressurised environment.
- Evidence of working on own initiative to high standards against tight deadlines
- Evidence of taking lead in delivering key pieces of work.
- Plan highly complex workload
- Familiarity with process improvement techniques and operational optimisation in a healthcare or pathology context.
Desirable
- NHS Background.
- Experience in project management, particularly in a healthcare, clinical, or operational setting.
- Proven experience in managing complex projects, from planning and initiation to delivery and post-implementation support.
- Experience with stakeholder engagement, particularly within clinical or healthcare environments, and an understanding of operational pressures in pathology services.
- Experience in demand management, managing competing project needs, and optimising resource allocation.
- Experience working in pathology, diagnostics, or clinical services.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Project Management, Healthcare Management, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
Desirable
- Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills with all levels of staff / customers/ suppliers
- Understanding Policy and procedural documentation
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent inert-personal and negotiating skills.
- Proven ability to diffuse difficult situations and practice persuasive and empathic skills
Desirable
- Strong understanding of operational processes within pathology or healthcare environments.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a re-active and pressurised environment.
- Evidence of working on own initiative to high standards against tight deadlines
- Evidence of taking lead in delivering key pieces of work.
- Plan highly complex workload
- Familiarity with process improvement techniques and operational optimisation in a healthcare or pathology context.
Desirable
- NHS Background.
- Experience in project management, particularly in a healthcare, clinical, or operational setting.
- Proven experience in managing complex projects, from planning and initiation to delivery and post-implementation support.
- Experience with stakeholder engagement, particularly within clinical or healthcare environments, and an understanding of operational pressures in pathology services.
- Experience in demand management, managing competing project needs, and optimising resource allocation.
- Experience working in pathology, diagnostics, or clinical services.
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).
