Job summary
We are recruiting for two Senior Project Manager vacancies at Band 7, on 12-month fixed-term contracts, or secondments for existing NHS staff.
We seek applicants who have proven experience in successfully planning and delivering transformational change projects for frontline healthcare, whether it be as a clinician, an operational manager, or as a change manager.
The role of Senior Project Manager is critical in leading and supporting the delivery of our ongoing work programme. If you are ready to make a significant impact on delivering local strategic priorities and the three shifts in the ten-year health plan, then we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
These are senior Band 7 roles, and the successful applicants will have direct experience of working within the NHS. The projects they will be assigned to lead on and others they will directly support will be dependent on previous experience.
Additionally, applicants must:
Have a positive mindset towards the use of innovations that can transform and improve the ways in which health and care services might be delivered.
Have experience of successfully collaborating across teams to deliver projects that improve healthcare outcomes.
Possess strong communication skills - written, verbal and delivering presentations.
Be highly motivated, resilient and extremely well organised.
Have an ability to influence others to support change management initiatives.
Health Innovation West of England embraces a hybrid working model, offering the flexibility to work from home and in our office in Bristol. However, this role requires a firm expectation to attend regular meetings in our Bristol offices, and to be able to work from the office on a regular basis. You would also be required to travel occasionally to other locations within our geography and nationally for in-person meetings and events.
Before applying, please make sure you would be able to meet these requirements if successful in the role.
About us
The Health Innovation West of England is one of 15 organisations within the Health Innovation Network, established and commissioned by NHS England and the Office of Life Sciences.
Our role is to deliver positive health and care outcomes in the West of England and nationally by supporting the discovery and development of promising innovations and the deployment of proven innovations. We achieve this by first understanding and then responding to local system priorities, placing a strong emphasis on reducing health inequalities. In this way we can make sure that innovations benefit more patients more quickly, enabling people to play an increasing role in their own care and prevention of ill health.
Our work programme aligns with the UK governments 3 shifts for healthcare:
- Hospital to community
- Analogue to digital
- Treatment to prevention
We are an NHS organisation and employment with Health Innovation West of England is through the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, and as an NHS organisation we value diverse backgrounds and experiences to foster innovation and reflect the population we serve.
Find out more about the Health Innovation West of England at https://www.healthinnowest.net/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level in healthcare, management or a relevant field, or has significant relevant experience.
- Excellent standard of English - written, spoken and grammar.
Desirable
- PRINCE2 Foundation/Managing Successful Projects Foundation/Equivalent project management qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of project management.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies.
- Experience in supporting business change management processes.
- Understanding of the importance of evaluating interventions.
- Awareness of the areas in which Health Innovation West of England works.
- Knowledge of the health and social care system and current priorities.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in healthcare, academia, innovation or another environment which Health Innovation Network operates within.
- Experience of working within complex networks of stakeholders from different organisations, professional backgrounds and with different priorities.
- Experience of planning and carrying out evaluation activities.
- Experience of performance monitoring and measurement.
- Experience in mentoring and training other team members.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Excellent Keyboard skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Able to clearly communicate complex information verbally, in writing and electronically in appropriate formats.
- Knowledge and understanding of confidential information management.
Desirable
- Good understanding of Verto Project Management Software solution, or similar systems.
- Experience of co-ordinating and chairing meetings.
- Excellent relationship management skills.
- Experience in the use of quality improvement methods and tools.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level in healthcare, management or a relevant field, or has significant relevant experience.
- Excellent standard of English - written, spoken and grammar.
Desirable
- PRINCE2 Foundation/Managing Successful Projects Foundation/Equivalent project management qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of project management.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies.
- Experience in supporting business change management processes.
- Understanding of the importance of evaluating interventions.
- Awareness of the areas in which Health Innovation West of England works.
- Knowledge of the health and social care system and current priorities.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in healthcare, academia, innovation or another environment which Health Innovation Network operates within.
- Experience of working within complex networks of stakeholders from different organisations, professional backgrounds and with different priorities.
- Experience of planning and carrying out evaluation activities.
- Experience of performance monitoring and measurement.
- Experience in mentoring and training other team members.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Excellent Keyboard skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Able to clearly communicate complex information verbally, in writing and electronically in appropriate formats.
- Knowledge and understanding of confidential information management.
Desirable
- Good understanding of Verto Project Management Software solution, or similar systems.
- Experience of co-ordinating and chairing meetings.
- Excellent relationship management skills.
- Experience in the use of quality improvement methods and tools.
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).
