Job summary
THIS ROLE IS WITH The Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, hosted by ELHT.
We are:The newly formed L & SC Endoscopy Network, a small team which is passionate about supporting the elective recovery plans for the area, with plans to support 4 Acute trusts across the patch with their Elective Recovery. We are mainly based at home but we meet almost weekly at different sites in the C & SL area, so this is a hybrid role with some travel.
You are: A highly professional, experienced Project Manager or Transformation Lead who understands the importance of documented project plans to monitor progress. You are used to developing and delivering Highlight Reports to your Governance leads in order to offer assurance around performance. You understand the importance of Key Performance Indicators and building rapport with busy clinicians and operational staff.
An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Diagnostics Programme as part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. We are looking for a second Band 7 Project Manager to join out newly formed project team for the network which consists of a Project Support Officer, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager and Network Lead.
The Network Project Manager will be responsible for managing and ensuring progress on the development of the L&SC Endoscopy Network and associated governance and processes and will support the delivery of the programme of work during 2023/24 and 2024/25.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead a project team and be responsible for the deployment of human resources and other project resources. The post holder will manage some aspects of budget associated with areas of responsibility. The post holder will work with significant autonomy and be expected to exercise decision-making skills.
Key work areas will include:
To support the Programme Manager in the co-ordination and development of multiple, ongoing, complex projects from initiation through to delivery To use problem-solving skills, business skills, solid verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent relationship building skills and facilitation skills when required.
To assist in the creation and maintenance of Project plans and development.
Chair Project Task & Finish groups
To implement and monitor agreed plans to ensure they are delivered within time, costs and the quality specified.
To identify, record and resolve project risks and issues, manage scope and budget, oversee design, development, and deployment activities.
Create, quality check and deliver timely, accurate, and comprehensive progress reports to achieve full project visibility. To facilitate change management and issue resolution.
About us
The Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance is an integral part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Partnership. Our team members are all hosted by one of the four provider trusts in our region, This post is will be hosted by East Lancashire Trust , all our posts are currently classes as agile workers and we are all currently working from home. There may be occasions where you are expected to work across Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Our task is to bring together clinical and managerial leaders from different hospital trusts and other health and social care organisations, to transform the diagnosis, treatment and care for cancer patients in the local area. These partnerships enable care to be more effectively planned across local cancer pathways
The Lancashire and South Cumbria Endoscopy Network is an integral part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Partnership. Our team members are all hosted by one of the four provider trusts in our region, this post is will be hosted by East Lancashire Trust , all our posts are currently classes as agile workers and we are all currently working from home. There may be occasions where you are expected to work across Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Project Manager is responsible for the project management of key workstreams within the work programme (for example, Workforce, Digital Integration, Procurement, and/or the Clinical Operating Model) and will provide overall project leadership, co-ordination, and support to the Endoscopy Network.
We are looking for an experienced professional, highly motivated individual to lead major projects and workstreams in order to deliver successful outcomes for our patients.
The Project Manager will be responsible for managing and ensuring progress on establishing a L&SC Endoscopy Network and the associated governance and processes and will support the development and delivery of the Endoscopy Network programme of work and priorities during 2023/24.
The Project Manager is responsible for the project management of key work streams within the work programme and will provide project leadership, general co-ordination of effort and support to the Endoscopy Network.
The post-holder is responsible for leading on specific transformation and service development projects identified as part of the work programme and will play a key role in providing the co-ordination and support required to drive continuous improvement and deliver the Endoscopy Network priorities.
Delivery of the role will require close working and positive relationships to enable strong collaboration with a wide variety of key stakeholders, including clinical, operational and managerial colleagues within L&SC acute trust endoscopy departments, work stream and Network Board members, interdependent programmes leads e.g. Cancer Alliance, New Hospital Programme, Diagnostics, other L&SC priority programmes of work as well as NW Regional Diagnostics Team and wider NW partners, patients and the public.
The post-holder will be required to have an in-depth knowledge of Project Management principles, eg. Prince2 or MSP qualification or equivalent accredited system knowledge and ideally qualification in quality improvement methodologies (e.g. Model for Improvement) and experience of working with clinical and non-clinical teams to drive transformation or improvement. The post-holder will provide expertise, advice, education and support to ensure that projects and service developments are delivered effectively and for the ultimate benefits of patients and staff.
Our task is to bring together clinical and managerial leaders from different hospital trusts and other health and social care organisations, to transform the diagnosis, treatment and care for cancer patients in the local area. These partnerships enable care to be more effectively planned across local cancer pathways
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Project Manager is responsible for the project management of key workstreams within the work programme (for example, Workforce, Digital Integration, Procurement, and/or the Clinical Operating Model) and will provide overall project leadership, co-ordination, and support to the Endoscopy Network.
We are looking for an experienced professional, highly motivated individual to lead major projects and workstreams in order to deliver successful outcomes for our patients.
The Project Manager will be responsible for managing and ensuring progress on establishing a L&SC Endoscopy Network and the associated governance and processes and will support the development and delivery of the Endoscopy Network programme of work and priorities during 2023/24.
The Project Manager is responsible for the project management of key work streams within the work programme and will provide project leadership, general co-ordination of effort and support to the Endoscopy Network.
The post-holder is responsible for leading on specific transformation and service development projects identified as part of the work programme and will play a key role in providing the co-ordination and support required to drive continuous improvement and deliver the Endoscopy Network priorities.
Delivery of the role will require close working and positive relationships to enable strong collaboration with a wide variety of key stakeholders, including clinical, operational and managerial colleagues within L&SC acute trust endoscopy departments, work stream and Network Board members, interdependent programmes leads e.g. Cancer Alliance, New Hospital Programme, Diagnostics, other L&SC priority programmes of work as well as NW Regional Diagnostics Team and wider NW partners, patients and the public.
The post-holder will be required to have an in-depth knowledge of Project Management principles, eg. Prince2 or MSP qualification or equivalent accredited system knowledge and ideally qualification in quality improvement methodologies (e.g. Model for Improvement) and experience of working with clinical and non-clinical teams to drive transformation or improvement. The post-holder will provide expertise, advice, education and support to ensure that projects and service developments are delivered effectively and for the ultimate benefits of patients and staff.
Our task is to bring together clinical and managerial leaders from different hospital trusts and other health and social care organisations, to transform the diagnosis, treatment and care for cancer patients in the local area. These partnerships enable care to be more effectively planned across local cancer pathways
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience)
- PRINCE 2, MSP or equivalent project or programme management
- Lean management or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Management qualification
- ECDL
- Vital Signs training complete
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading transformational change in a complex organisation (e.g. health and/or social care)
- Experience of facilitating change using project management principles.
- Ability to write formal reports and presentations, and deliver them to senior groups of people
- Leading on formulation of new plans, strategies and policies
Desirable
- Previous project management experience
- Experience of staff management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to identify organisation requirements and to apply those to a variety of situations and circumstances within the Division
- Knowledge of Improvement Methodologies such as Model for Improvement, collaboratives, Lean, PDSA Cycles, process mapping etc.
- Evidence of delivering to challenging deadlines.
- Evidence of building effective working partnerships with colleagues within and outside the Division
- Good IT skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Resilience to deliver projects and key benefits when faced with opposing views
- Strategic and analytical thinker with strong diagnostic and problem solving skills
- Ability to motivate, enthuse and empower others
Desirable
- Knowledge of Corporate Governance
- Knowledge of Standing Financial Instructions and good governance
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to cope under pressure and meet challenging deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously and be self-motivating
- Able to work collaboratively as a member of a team
- Able to work flexibly and adapt to suit the changing requirements of the organization and Division
- Maturity to know when and how to seek help
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to work across sites and remotely in accordance with the agile working policy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience)
- PRINCE 2, MSP or equivalent project or programme management
- Lean management or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Management qualification
- ECDL
- Vital Signs training complete
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading transformational change in a complex organisation (e.g. health and/or social care)
- Experience of facilitating change using project management principles.
- Ability to write formal reports and presentations, and deliver them to senior groups of people
- Leading on formulation of new plans, strategies and policies
Desirable
- Previous project management experience
- Experience of staff management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to identify organisation requirements and to apply those to a variety of situations and circumstances within the Division
- Knowledge of Improvement Methodologies such as Model for Improvement, collaboratives, Lean, PDSA Cycles, process mapping etc.
- Evidence of delivering to challenging deadlines.
- Evidence of building effective working partnerships with colleagues within and outside the Division
- Good IT skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Resilience to deliver projects and key benefits when faced with opposing views
- Strategic and analytical thinker with strong diagnostic and problem solving skills
- Ability to motivate, enthuse and empower others
Desirable
- Knowledge of Corporate Governance
- Knowledge of Standing Financial Instructions and good governance
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to cope under pressure and meet challenging deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously and be self-motivating
- Able to work collaboratively as a member of a team
- Able to work flexibly and adapt to suit the changing requirements of the organization and Division
- Maturity to know when and how to seek help
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to work across sites and remotely in accordance with the agile working policy
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).
