The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Workstream lead project management- EPR

The closing date is 05 April 2026

Job summary

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is embarking on a major digital transformation as we implement the award-winning Nervecentre Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system. This programme will play a key role in improving the quality, safety and experience of patient care across the organisation.

We are seeking motivated and ambitious Project Workstream Leads to join our experienced Programme Team. You will be responsible for the successful delivery of projects within the EPR Programme, working closely with clinical and operational colleagues across a range of services.

This is an exciting opportunity to directly influence how we deliver care and support the Trusts vision of providing excellent patient experience every time.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to contribute to a major digital transformation programme.
Work with award-winning, cutting-edge digital technology.
Collaborate with a wide range of clinical and operational teams.
Develop and enhance your project management and digital leadership skills.
Play a key role in shaping future patient care and Trust-wide digital culture.

Main duties of the job

Lead and manage a defined EPR project workstream from initiation through to delivery.
Work collaboratively with clinical, operational and digital teams to design, implement and embed new digital workflows.
Ensure robust project governance, documentation and reporting are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
Support safe and effective decisionmaking, ensuring quality, safety and efficiency remain at the forefront of project activities.
Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities across services including Emergency Department, Inpatients, Outpatients, Medicines Management, Hospital Administration and Data & Analytics.
Manage risks, issues and dependencies within your workstream and escalate as appropriate.
Contribute to a smooth and safe transition to the Nervecentre EPR system across the Trust.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001141

Job locations

Trust-wide

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualifications

Educated to ALevel or equivalent managerial/professional qualification
PRINCE2 Foundation (or equivalent project management experience)

Experience

Experience working both independently and within a collaborative team environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly SharePoint, Teams, Word and Excel
Experience working with staff at all organisational level
Evidence of effective team working

Knowledge & Awareness

Awareness of personal limitations and boundaries
Commitment to ongoing professional development and willingness to undertake further training

Skills & Abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to engage effectively with a wide range of staff groups
Able to provide and receive complex information with strong persuasive, motivational, negotiation, training and presentation skills
Ability to analyse project information and address issues impacting project standards
Competent in planning and organising complex activities with the need for regular adjustment
Ability to identify opportunities for collaborative working, including managing resistance to change
Ability to work under pressure, balancing conflicting deadlines and targets
Good problem-solving skills
Strong understanding of confidentiality and digital/cyber security

Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualifications

Educated to ALevel or equivalent managerial/professional qualification
PRINCE2 Foundation (or equivalent project management experience)

Experience

Experience working both independently and within a collaborative team environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly SharePoint, Teams, Word and Excel
Experience working with staff at all organisational level
Evidence of effective team working

Knowledge & Awareness

Awareness of personal limitations and boundaries
Commitment to ongoing professional development and willingness to undertake further training

Skills & Abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to engage effectively with a wide range of staff groups
Able to provide and receive complex information with strong persuasive, motivational, negotiation, training and presentation skills
Ability to analyse project information and address issues impacting project standards
Competent in planning and organising complex activities with the need for regular adjustment
Ability to identify opportunities for collaborative working, including managing resistance to change
Ability to work under pressure, balancing conflicting deadlines and targets
Good problem-solving skills
Strong understanding of confidentiality and digital/cyber security

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application)

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.