Job summary
Are you an experienced project manager with a passion for healthcare transformation? Join our dynamic Programme Management Office (PMO) and play a pivotal role in delivering the Healthier Futures Programme at Leighton Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The Project Manager, within the PMO will play a pivotal role in delivering the Healthier Futures Programme by providing robust project management and governance support across all workstreams. This position ensures that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to strategic objectives, while maintaining compliance with organisational standards and best practice.
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
Refer to full job description.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
- Oversee business case development to HM Treasury Green Book, NHSE, and NHP guidance standards.
- Monitor progress, escalate risks, and facilitate governance meetings.
- Produce high-quality reports and dashboards for senior stakeholders.
- Manage interdependencies across multiple projects and workstreams.
- Drive stakeholder engagement and communication strategies.
- Champion continuous improvement and best practice in project management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Refer to full job description.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
- Oversee business case development to HM Treasury Green Book, NHSE, and NHP guidance standards.
- Monitor progress, escalate risks, and facilitate governance meetings.
- Produce high-quality reports and dashboards for senior stakeholders.
- Manage interdependencies across multiple projects and workstreams.
- Drive stakeholder engagement and communication strategies.
- Champion continuous improvement and best practice in project management.
Person Specification
Quali
Essential
- Educated to HND level or equivalent experience.
- Formal Project Management or governance qualification.
- Proven experience in project or programme management within a PMO environment.
- Strong understanding of governance frameworks, risk management, and assurance processes
- oExcellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Desirable
- Better Business Case Foundation Certificate
- Experience of managing suppliers, contractors, and consultants during the delivery of projects.
- Knowledge of healthcare transformation programmes or NHS projects
Skills
Essential
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior leaders.
- Enthusiasm, drive and the ability to deliver to agreed timescales
- Ability to act on own initiative and initiate actions
Behaviours
Essential
- Must be willing to act as a role model.
- Must be willing to take personal responsibility
Person Specification
Quali
Essential
- Educated to HND level or equivalent experience.
- Formal Project Management or governance qualification.
- Proven experience in project or programme management within a PMO environment.
- Strong understanding of governance frameworks, risk management, and assurance processes
- oExcellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Desirable
- Better Business Case Foundation Certificate
- Experience of managing suppliers, contractors, and consultants during the delivery of projects.
- Knowledge of healthcare transformation programmes or NHS projects
Skills
Essential
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior leaders.
- Enthusiasm, drive and the ability to deliver to agreed timescales
- Ability to act on own initiative and initiate actions
Behaviours
Essential
- Must be willing to act as a role model.
- Must be willing to take personal responsibility
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).
