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East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Canterbury

AI generated summary

  • You must have project management experience, a structured approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to identify improvements and resolve issues efficiently.
  • You will manage efficiency programs, oversee project delivery, ensure governance compliance, and facilitate teamwork while driving improvements and supporting executive sponsors.

Requirements

  • - Experience of project management
  • - Ability to manage all aspects of the full project lifecycle
  • - Methodical and structured approach
  • - Extensive project management skills
  • - Capability to generate improvement opportunities
  • - Ability to write articulate planning documents
  • - Previous experience to influence teams to work in new ways
  • - Effective communication skills with staff at all levels in the organisation
  • - Clear definition of the roles and responsibilities of all parties at the inception of the programme
  • - Skill in identifying and resolving issues quickly and efficiently

Responsibilities

  • - Support and facilitate the successful and smooth delivery of the organisation's efficiency programme.
  • - Manage themed efficiency programmes and provide project management support to clinical and corporate services.
  • - Involve in every stage of the project from the initial scoping exercise to the launch of the scheme, governance arrangements, and ensure timely delivery of value.
  • - Facilitate the delivery of objectives in a professional and well-structured way, ensuring compliance with the programme Governance/reporting arrangements.
  • - Provide expert project and programme management skills to support the delivery of one or more of the Trust's efficiency programme schemes.
  • - Ensure all aspects and components of the scheme are professionally project managed and captured on the Trust’s PMO systems.
  • - Clearly define the roles and responsibilities of all parties at the inception of the programme and ensure issues are flagged and resolved quickly and efficiently.
  • - Generate improvement opportunities and write articulate planning documents.
  • - Use previous experience to influence teams to work in new ways and effectively communicate with staff at all levels in the organisation.
  • - Demonstrate a methodical and structured approach along with extensive project management skills and manage all aspects of the full project lifecycle.
  • - Support the designated Executive in their role as scheme sponsor.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Project Manager role?

The main focus of the Project Manager role is on the project management of themed efficiency programmes and providing project management support to clinical and corporate services.

What stages of the project will the postholder be involved in?

The postholder will be involved in every stage of the project, including the initial scoping exercise, launch of the scheme, governance arrangements, and ensuring timely and value-driven delivery.

Who holds the responsibility for the identification and overall delivery of schemes?

The responsibility for the identification and overall delivery of schemes lies with the requisite Divisional or corporate director/senior manager.

What skills are required for the Project Manager position?

The position requires extensive project management skills, a methodical and structured approach, and the ability to manage all aspects of the full project lifecycle.

What kind of support will the postholder provide?

The postholder will provide expert project and programme management skills to support the delivery of one or more of the Trust’s efficiency programme schemes.

How should issues be handled according to the job description?

Issues should be flagged and resolved quickly and efficiently to ensure smooth project delivery.

What kind of culture does East Kent Hospitals focus on?

East Kent Hospitals focuses on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and fostering a positive working culture that benefits both staff and patients.

Who can be contacted for further details or informal visits?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Mike Hewgill, Interim PMO Lead, via email at michael.hewgill@nhs.net or by phone at 07887585642 or 01227 866352.

What opportunities does East Kent Hospitals provide for staff?

East Kent Hospitals provides opportunities for staff training and development, as well as a comprehensive staff support scheme and a healthy package of benefits.

What is the Project Management Office's role in the organization?

The Project Management Office assures the delivery of key cost improvement programmes through a proven best practice project delivery assurance model, manages the pipeline of opportunities for improvement, and tracks implementation.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2006
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust delivers a range of healthcare services across hospitals in East Kent, including emergency care, elective surgeries, and specialized medical treatments. Their mission is to provide excellent, compassionate care to improve the health and well-being of the community. They aim to ensure that patients receive high-quality, effective treatment and support in a safe and caring environment.