Job summary
Here at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Cheshire we are working on a £multi million project to build a new health & care neighbourhood under the government's New Hospital Programme. Part of the programme involves the development and implementation of digital and smart buildings technologies, which will transform how we work and, enhance our patients' experience here at Leighton. We are seeking a Band 6 Digital (Smart Buildings) project manager to join our growing digital team.
Main duties of the job
This role is centred on delivering digital capabilities for the Healthier Futures programme, with a strong emphasis on Smart and Intelligent Hospital buildings. The post holder will contribute to the Digital Workstream by developing and implementing key components such as data standards, Building Information Modelling (BIM), digital twins, Building Management Systems (BMS), and Energy Management systems. A critical responsibility is ensuring that data generated across Smart building platforms is fully owned by Mid Cheshire Hospitals and remains interoperable with external systems.
In addition to technical delivery, the role supports the development of strategies for Smart building integration, focusing on system interoperability, data control and ownership, and cybersecurity. The post holder will also contribute to procurement and commercial decisions related to digital technologies, playing a vital role in shaping the Outline Business Case (OBC) and Full Business Case (FBC) for the programme. Collaboration with Senior Project Managers and various stakeholders across estates, facilities, and digital teams is essential.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will bring experience in digital and data services within NHS estates or capital functions, along with strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of operational estates and clinical systems. The role also involves occasional patient interaction to gather feedback on digital proof-of-concept initiatives, contributing to the broader vision of a digitally enabled healthcare environment.
For full details please refer to the job description & person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will bring experience in digital and data services within NHS estates or capital functions, along with strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of operational estates and clinical systems. The role also involves occasional patient interaction to gather feedback on digital proof-of-concept initiatives, contributing to the broader vision of a digitally enabled healthcare environment.
For full details please refer to the job description & person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Education to degree level or similar, within a relevant field such as IT or digital, estates, facilities, engineering, etc.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Qualifications in programme or project management (PRINCE 2 or equivalent)
- Qualifications in health service management, such as change management, workforce redesign
- Knowledge of design and construction process
Skills
Essential
- Significant experience of working within estates (Capital or Operational) and facilities environment or within digital/IT services.
- Success in working collaboratively with multiple departments
- Understanding of smart hospitals and digital estates.
- Understanding of data standards
Desirable
- Experience of working on capital programmes.
- Knowledge in smart hospitals and digital estates
- Knowledge of data standards
- Knowledge of Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie) methodology.
- Experience of digital or technical implementations
Values
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal, liaison and negotiation, written and presentation skills.
- Ability to act independently to meet tight deadlines, prioritising work and meeting work demands
- Ability to analyse, interpret at present complex information to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences; utilises technical or non-jargon language dependent on the situation
Desirable
- Experience of developing policies and guidance
- Excellent digital literacy
Behaviours
Essential
- Must be willing to act as a role model
- Must be willing to take personal responsibility.
- Must have the courage to speak up.
- Must value and appreciate the worth of others
Desirable
- Ability to work flexible hours.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Education to degree level or similar, within a relevant field such as IT or digital, estates, facilities, engineering, etc.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Qualifications in programme or project management (PRINCE 2 or equivalent)
- Qualifications in health service management, such as change management, workforce redesign
- Knowledge of design and construction process
Skills
Essential
- Significant experience of working within estates (Capital or Operational) and facilities environment or within digital/IT services.
- Success in working collaboratively with multiple departments
- Understanding of smart hospitals and digital estates.
- Understanding of data standards
Desirable
- Experience of working on capital programmes.
- Knowledge in smart hospitals and digital estates
- Knowledge of data standards
- Knowledge of Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie) methodology.
- Experience of digital or technical implementations
Values
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal, liaison and negotiation, written and presentation skills.
- Ability to act independently to meet tight deadlines, prioritising work and meeting work demands
- Ability to analyse, interpret at present complex information to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences; utilises technical or non-jargon language dependent on the situation
Desirable
- Experience of developing policies and guidance
- Excellent digital literacy
Behaviours
Essential
- Must be willing to act as a role model
- Must be willing to take personal responsibility.
- Must have the courage to speak up.
- Must value and appreciate the worth of others
Desirable
- Ability to work flexible hours.
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).
