[ref. z4928916] Plymouth - Senior Project/Programme Manager
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the design and development of the new South West Imaging Training Academy Hubs and Spokes. NHSE have committed funding in the 23/24 and 24/25 financial year to fund the development of the South West Imaging Training Academy [SWITA]; Task and finish groups have been established with clinicians and partners from across south west ICSs to develop the Vision and Operating Model for SWITA.The ambition is to design and deliver academies that can work with south west healthcare systems to deliver world class multi-professional training to improve outcomes for patients.
You will become part of a dynamic team who are passionate and committed about supporting education and training and the expansion and transformation of education, you will lead, in partnership with the Co Clinical Directors the development of the training academy vision, approach and infrastructure across the region, overseeing the project management of the training hubs, development of systems and processes and the business and administration functions of the academy.In line with NHSE and UHPT strategic objectives you will work with a range of senior managers internally and externally to lead project and change initiatives.
This role offers an inspiring opportunity for an individual with excellent project and programme management skills, working in partnership with key stakeholders internally and externally to lead, manage and develop people and processes.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for leading a defined set of interdependent projects at SWITA and the associated business change activities. Primary responsibility for successful delivery of the required outcomes, including the establishment of appropriate governance and assurance, monitoring progress, managing risks and issues and ensuring the business readiness for change.
Main duties and areas of responsibility include project management, service improvement, analysis and judgement, communication, and financial management. More details of these areas are provided in the job description.
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.
If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles.
Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for leading a defined set of interdependent projects at SWITA and the associated business change activities. Primary responsibility for successful delivery of the required outcomes, including the establishment of appropriate governance and assurance, monitoring progress, managing risks and issues and ensuring the business readiness for change.
Project Management
Deliver significant programme or projects for SWITA targeted at increasing training capacity, to provide a high quality and enhanced training experience and to accelerate learning to independent practice.- Managing the set-up and delivery of projects, working with colleagues and subject matter experts on the strategic planning, scoping, design and the delivery.
- Deliver significant projects for SWITA that supports system transformation and delivers corporate transformation across the new operating model.
- Manage the whole lifecycle of a project, reporting on progress and managing risks and issues, escalating where necessary to the project board.
- Support organisational change and the uptake of initiatives that support and embed excellence within the health system.
- Ensure benefits are identified, understood, measured, tracked and owned.
- Demonstrate flexibility and support new programmes and projects where necessary.
- Support organisational change and the uptake of initiatives that support excellence.
Please see attached job description and personal specification which clearly outlines the main responsibilities and roles of the job.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria- • Significant demonstrable experience of managing projects and delivering them within agreed timescales and budgets.
- • Demonstrable experience of leading change projects.
- • Demonstrable experience of working within the Imaging field through workforce, networks or management.
Qualifications
Essential criteria- • Educated to Masters level in a relevant area of academic practice or equivalent demonstrable experience working at a commensurate band / level.
- • To have one or more of the below programme /project management qualifications or equivalent level of demonstrable experience: Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner. Prince2 Practitioner Managing Successful Programmes Advanced Practitioner. P3O Practitioner. APM Registered Project Professional. Major Projects Leadership Academy.
- • Additional management qualification or specialist qualification or equivalent level of demonstrable experience.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential criteria- • Able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information.
- • Able to draw qualitative and quantitative information from a range of sources and present it in a clear and concise way.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY INCLUDING YOUR JUNK FOLDER.
If you need support with the online application process or require reasonable adjustments with the application and/or interview process please contact the Recruiting Manager for this post.
We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants about less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. We recommend contacting the manager of the role prior to applying and we commit to giving requests full consideration.
We welcome and encourage applicants who identify with all protected characteristics to apply for our roles. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams and improves our patients' experience. At UHP we aim to create an inclusive workplace and hospital where everyone feels they belong and included.
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Providing false information is an offence & could result in the application being rejected or summary dismissal/police action if an applicant is successful.
Please note that if you are successful in your application & accept the position you agree that the Staff Health and Wellbeing Department can access your health records from your current/previous employer in order to check the status of your inoculations & screening tests.This is an automated process & the information will only be used for these purposes prior to your taking up the position with us.
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