Job summary
We have a unique and truly exciting opportunity for Project Managers to join our Organisational Portfolio Office in North West London Pathology (NWLP). The Organisational Portfolio Office is based at our hub at Charing Cross Hospital and its mission is to support the organisation in delivering projects and programmes in order to achieve its strategic objectives.
The Project Managers will work as part of a dynamic team and will be responsible for the successful end to end management of projects that cover a wide range of areas such as digital, service improvements, IT & technical, laboratory operations and many more.
Main duties of the job
NWLP is committed to its vision to be the industry leading laboratory diagnostic service and a recognised centre of excellence, driving cutting edge technological advances and innovation to support sustainable clinical services. In 2023 we have published our 5 year strategic plan that will help us moving closer to our vision.
The Organisational Portfolio Office is based at our hub at Charing Cross Hospital and its mission is to support the organisation in delivering its strategic objectives by providing the full suite of project portfolio management services. This includes project and programme management; strategic alignment; resource planning & allocation; portfolio financial management; benefits realisation; continuous improvement etc. The Project Managers will work as part of a dynamic team and assigned to upcoming projects covering a wide range of areas such as digital, service improvements, IT & technical, laboratory operations and many more.
The successful candidates for this role should be experienced and competent in project management, possess excellent planning skills, be proficient in stakeholder management, and have the ability to build effective working relationships across teams in order to drive the successful delivery of the organisation's initiatives.
About us
Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
NWLP Induction
The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.
For 2024/25, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
- Monday 7 October 2024
- Monday 4 November 2024
- Monday 2 December 2024
- Monday 6 January 2025
- Monday 3 February 2025
- Monday 3 March 2025
- Monday 7 April 2025
- Monday 12 May 2025
- Monday 2 June 2025
- Monday 7 July 2025
- Monday 4 August 2025
- Monday 1 September 2025
- Monday 6 October 2025
- Monday 3 November 2025
- Monday 1 December 2025
Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are passionate about projects and have a proven record of accomplishment in successful project delivery we would like you to join our team. The job description and person specification for the role is attached and applications should be submitted via NHS jobs. For any queries relating to this role, please contact Maria Kasimi, NWLP Head of Project Portfolio maria.kasimi@nhs.net or Shelly Vaughan, NWLP Performance Improvement & Delivery Manager shelly.vaughan@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are passionate about projects and have a proven record of accomplishment in successful project delivery we would like you to join our team. The job description and person specification for the role is attached and applications should be submitted via NHS jobs. For any queries relating to this role, please contact Maria Kasimi, NWLP Head of Project Portfolio maria.kasimi@nhs.net or Shelly Vaughan, NWLP Performance Improvement & Delivery Manager shelly.vaughan@nhs.net
Person Specification
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Qualified to degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of Master's level study or currently in the process of completing one, or equivalent experience
- Prince 2 certified to Practitioner Level
Desirable
- Other project or programme management Qualification
- Change management qualification.
- Lean six-sigma qualification
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- 2+ years of project management experience in managing projects in an NHS setting.
- Demonstrable experience of successfully managing end to end projects
- Demonstrable experience of providing forecasting and managing budgets
- Experience in developing a good quality project documentation.
Desirable
- Experience in delivering project within a pathology organisation
- Experience of delivering projects within a PMO setting
- Knowledge of Lean methodologies
SKILLS/ ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate highly complex information clearly and succinctly and, to produce and present, high quality reporting at executive level.
- Ability to analyse highly complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them
- Ability to work constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for collaborative working
Desirable
- Ability to raise awareness on project management
Person Specification
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Qualified to degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of Master's level study or currently in the process of completing one, or equivalent experience
- Prince 2 certified to Practitioner Level
Desirable
- Other project or programme management Qualification
- Change management qualification.
- Lean six-sigma qualification
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- 2+ years of project management experience in managing projects in an NHS setting.
- Demonstrable experience of successfully managing end to end projects
- Demonstrable experience of providing forecasting and managing budgets
- Experience in developing a good quality project documentation.
Desirable
- Experience in delivering project within a pathology organisation
- Experience of delivering projects within a PMO setting
- Knowledge of Lean methodologies
SKILLS/ ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate highly complex information clearly and succinctly and, to produce and present, high quality reporting at executive level.
- Ability to analyse highly complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them
- Ability to work constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for collaborative working
Desirable
- Ability to raise awareness on project management
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).
