Do you want to be part of the biggest healthcare improvement to our facilities in a generation?
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is embarking on a transformative journey through the Building Berkshire Together (BBT) Programme. This initiative forms part of the Government's New Hospital Programme, representing a once-in-a-generation investment to modernise and enhance healthcare facilities. Currently in the Strategic Outline Business Case phase, this programme will reshape the future of healthcare delivery in our community. As a Project Manager, you will be at the heart of this transformation, driving forward complex projects that contribute to the success of the BBT Programme.
Main duties of the job
Take full ownership of projects, overseeing all phases from initiation to operational completion. This includes planning, directing, and coordinating activities to ensure the successful delivery of projects. You will lead project teams in defining and translating requirements into clear operational plans, ensuring alignment with programme goals. Your responsibilities also include establishing robust project controls and providing regular progress reports, including the assessment and management of risks, issues, and dependencies. Additionally, you will lead change management initiatives, working closely with the wider project team and stakeholder groups to ensure seamless project implementation and integration.
About us
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest hospitals in the country. We deliver high-quality acute medical and surgical services to over half a million patients across the west of Berkshire each year, playing a vital role in the health and wellbeing of our local communities.
Our Values:
* Compassionate: We treat everyone with kindness, empathy, and respect.
* Aspirational: We aim to continually improve, innovate, and strive for excellence in all we do.
* Resourceful: We make the most of our resources, always finding efficient and creative solutions.
* Excellent: We consistently deliver high standards of care and service.
Job responsibilities
The Project Manager will play a pivotal role within the Building Berkshire Together (BBT) Programme Team, holding professional accountability for the successful delivery of a diverse range of complex and high-impact projects. You will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest standards, while managing risks and aligning with the strategic objectives of the programme.
Person Specification
Education
Desirable: Educated to degree level or with equivalent professional experience.
Experience
Essential: Extensive experience in project management with a strong track record of delivering complex projects, facilitating and coordinating within a team of at least 5 people on projects.
Desirable: Experience working within the NHS, healthcare, or other public sector environments. Familiarity with NHS-specific policies & procedures, in the context of new hospital developments or infrastructure projects.
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.
Employer name: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Craven Road, Reading, RG1 5AN
Employer's website: https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/
Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum pro rata
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