Senior Digital Project Manager - Band 8a
Posted 11 days 3 hours ago by North Bristol NHS Trust
This post is only open to internal applicants.
Senior Digital Project Manager - Band 8a Band 8AMain area IM&T Grade Band 8A Contract Fixed term: 10 months (N/A) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (On site, with remote working flexibility per the needs of the role / Trust.) Job ref 339-IM6985-KLE
Site Southmead Town Bristol Salary £53,755 - £60,504 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/05/:59
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Job overviewNorth Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) is seeking an experienced project manager to join its Digital Programmes Team. This is an exciting opportunity and a great time to join an experienced team, who have an excellent reputation for successful project delivery.
The NBT Digital Programme Team has an ambitious and transformational programme of work, including the further development of its core Electronic Patient Record (EPR), through digitising paper-based pathways and realising associated patient, staff and efficiency benefits across the organisation.
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of one or more projects within the digital portfolio, providing them with the opportunity to make a positive difference to our patients and staff.
Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will:
- have a proven track record in the planning, delivery and close down of projects within a healthcare-type setting
- have a strong focus on the identification and realisation of benefits throughout the life of the project, through to handover
- be adaptable and dynamic, with an ability to work effectively within a changing set of organisational priorities and demands
- work autonomously, taking a proactive approach to stakeholder, risk and issue management whilst operating within the framework of a PMO environment
- display and promote the Trust's core values in all aspects of their role
North Bristol NHS Trust Digital Programme Management Team are a strong team of 30 and continues to grow as both the investment and need for a Digital First Strategy are accelerating the need for digitisation not just within NBT but across the wider healthcare economy within BNSSG / the ICS.
It is a really exciting time to join the NHS and in particular NBT as we continue to grow, develop and promote the building of collaboration and interoperability across BNSSG.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe role will involve working with a variety of stakeholders to plan and deliver the project(s) successfully, including clinical, operational, executive, technical, and patients across NBT and the wider system.
While NHS experience is not essential but highly desirable, the ideal candidate would have (or be able to gain) an understanding of the NHS and how the various organisations interact with each other, ideally by previously delivering digital, and would have some experience of working across multiple organisations.
The candidate will be able to evidence through the application and interview process, a track record of delivery and effective management of the following:
- project planning and execution
- benefits realisation throughout the life of the project
- risk and issue management
- operating within a PMO environment/framework
- ability to work independently but use escalation routes / seek senior input as and when required
- Previous role in Health care
- Previous role in Acute
- Delivered at Scale projects
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North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT's workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
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