Job summary
We are currently embarking on an exciting journey to digitise our Workforce Services and we are looking for a Change Manager to play a pivotal role in this improvement work. The post holder will work alongside the Head of Workforce Systems to support colleagues in a wide range of roles in several change projects across the directorate, and so we are looking for a highly motivated and self-starting individual with strong engagement and influencing skills who can ensure commitment to complex projects making certain that deadlines and required changes are delivered.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement change management strategies to support the transition of the Workforce Services onto HALO ticketing system.
Collaborate closely with Workforce teams to understand Applicant Tracking System (ATS) project objectives and requirements.
Identify and assess potential risks and challenges associated with the change projects and develop mitigation plans.
Create and execute communication plans to keep all stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the change process.
Lead training and development initiatives to ensure that team members have the necessary skills to excel on the new systems.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of change management strategies and adjust as needed.
Ensure continuous improvement across the Workforce Directorate.
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best lines of defence against Covid 19.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. Here are some of the most important ones:
27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Highly regarded NHS Pension Scheme
A supportive, structured preceptorship programme for all registered new starters
Professional development opportunities including coaching, training and education support
Salary sacrifice or lease car schemes
Health and wellbeing including gym membership, occupational health service and priority access to mental health services
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be responsible for
leading and managing defined project/s for the Trust. The will provide leadership and focus for
their project team and will pro-actively communicate with key stakeholders on
the development and delivery of their project, ensuring that they are managed in line with best practice standards and
that risks are managed and benefits realised.
Key Responsibilities
1.
Project Management
1.1 Designing and applying appropriate project
management standards to all projects and incorporate in the gateway review
process
1.2 Planning and monitoring the project and
the production of the required deliverables
1.3 Plan
and manage the deployment of physical and financial resources to meet project
milestones
1.4 Adopting any delegation and use of project
assurance roles within agreed reporting structures
1.5 Preparing
and maintaining the project, stage and exception plans as required
1.6 Managing
project risks, including the development of contingency plans
1.7 Liaison with project management and related
projects to ensure that work is neither overlooked nor duplicated
1.8 Monitoring overall progress and use of
resources, initiating corrective action where necessary
1.9 Applying
change control and any required configuration management processes
1.10 Reporting through agreed reporting lines on
project progress through highlight reports and end-stage assessments;
1.11 Liaison with appointed project assurance
representatives to assure the overall direction and integrity of the project;
1.12 Build
and sustain effective communications with other roles involved in the project
as required
1.13 Maintaining an awareness of potential
interdependencies with other projects and their impact
1.14 Identifying and obtaining support and advice
required for the management, planning and control of the project
1.15 Develop and initialise projects
including the development of appropriate project plans, project documentation
including business cases
1.16 Managing
all project administration
1.7 Conducting project evaluation review to
assess how well the project was managed
1.8 Preparing
any follow-on action recommendations as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be responsible for
leading and managing defined project/s for the Trust. The will provide leadership and focus for
their project team and will pro-actively communicate with key stakeholders on
the development and delivery of their project, ensuring that they are managed in line with best practice standards and
that risks are managed and benefits realised.
Key Responsibilities
1.
Project Management
1.1 Designing and applying appropriate project
management standards to all projects and incorporate in the gateway review
process
1.2 Planning and monitoring the project and
the production of the required deliverables
1.3 Plan
and manage the deployment of physical and financial resources to meet project
milestones
1.4 Adopting any delegation and use of project
assurance roles within agreed reporting structures
1.5 Preparing
and maintaining the project, stage and exception plans as required
1.6 Managing
project risks, including the development of contingency plans
1.7 Liaison with project management and related
projects to ensure that work is neither overlooked nor duplicated
1.8 Monitoring overall progress and use of
resources, initiating corrective action where necessary
1.9 Applying
change control and any required configuration management processes
1.10 Reporting through agreed reporting lines on
project progress through highlight reports and end-stage assessments;
1.11 Liaison with appointed project assurance
representatives to assure the overall direction and integrity of the project;
1.12 Build
and sustain effective communications with other roles involved in the project
as required
1.13 Maintaining an awareness of potential
interdependencies with other projects and their impact
1.14 Identifying and obtaining support and advice
required for the management, planning and control of the project
1.15 Develop and initialise projects
including the development of appropriate project plans, project documentation
including business cases
1.16 Managing
all project administration
1.7 Conducting project evaluation review to
assess how well the project was managed
1.8 Preparing
any follow-on action recommendations as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Trained in project management techniques and processes
- Post graduate level or equivalent experience
Desirable
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrable ability to lead and drive project teams
- Highly developed negotiating and influencing skills
- Draw effective and speedy solutions from conflicting priorities
- Strong relationship management
Desirable
- Record of delivering change across organisations
- Clear commitment to modernisation of services
Experience
Essential
- Experience of successfully managing projects
- Experience in setting up new functions/systems
Desirable
- Experience using Workforce Systems (e.g. HealthRoster, ESR, NHS Jobs)
- Experience of working within a Workforce Function
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Trained in project management techniques and processes
- Post graduate level or equivalent experience
Desirable
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrable ability to lead and drive project teams
- Highly developed negotiating and influencing skills
- Draw effective and speedy solutions from conflicting priorities
- Strong relationship management
Desirable
- Record of delivering change across organisations
- Clear commitment to modernisation of services
Experience
Essential
- Experience of successfully managing projects
- Experience in setting up new functions/systems
Desirable
- Experience using Workforce Systems (e.g. HealthRoster, ESR, NHS Jobs)
- Experience of working within a Workforce Function
