Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Surgical Services Care Group as a Project Manager. The successful post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating project activity relating to the new Electronic Patient Record system (Connect 24), to ensure time critical activities related to the delivery of the EPR implementation programme are delivered. Please note this advertisement can be appointed as either a full time or part time opportunity. Main duties of the job Support the successful transition and implementation of the new Electronic Patient Record (EPR) through effective planning and coordination. Provide practical support and knowledge to implementation, clinical, and operational teams across the organisation. Help align existing operational processes with the new EPR's functionality and anticipated configuration. Identify and escalate opportunities for ongoing process improvement to support system-wide standardisation. Act as a liaison between the Programme and the Care Group, working closely with senior clinical teams to align goals and priorities. Coordinate localisation of the future state design within the Care Group and manage activities in the operational readiness tracker. Support the development of standard operating procedures for new EPR-related processes. Manage and prioritise a complex workload with conflicting demands to meet daily deadlines Work closely with the Care Group Senior Responsible Officer, Programme Board, and Subject Matter Leads, escalating concerns as needed to ensure go-live readiness. About us Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust operates with a budget of £1.2 bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers 5 hospital sites, provides care from over 40 community settings and has an excellent reputation for research. You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 12 months due to the post being recruited as part of a limited term project within the Trust. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the requirement for the post to be maintained as a part of the project's implementation and the timescales associated with this. Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager. Date posted 10 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 190-0199-DIR Job locations Northern General Hospital Sheffield S5 7AU Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Please note this advertisement can be appointed as either a full time or part time opportunity. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Please note this advertisement can be appointed as either a full time or part time opportunity. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree level qualification or equivalent experience. Post graduate qualification (or working towards) in relevant subject or demonstrable equivalent gained through a combination of short courses and experience or clinical experience and qualification. Graduate of the Sheffield MCA/FCA or Dartmouth eCTC programme or other qualification in Quality Improvement/ Organisational Development or equivalent experience Evidence of relevant Project Management CPD Desirable Masters level qualification. Personal Qualities Essential Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships and coach proactively and cooperatively at all levels. Able to act on own initiative, judgement and to make decisions. Outcomes focused with strong drive and motivation. Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups. Influencing skills with the ability to present to and engage a wide range of stakeholders in ideas and proposals. Experience Essential Experience of using quality improvement methods and techniques. Experience of leading projects. Experience of working on projects that deliver financial improvement. Desirable Experience of working in an acute teaching hospital and/or community services environment. Experience of working in an NHS setting Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree level qualification or equivalent experience. Post graduate qualification (or working towards) in relevant subject or demonstrable equivalent gained through a combination of short courses and experience or clinical experience and qualification. Graduate of the Sheffield MCA/FCA or Dartmouth eCTC programme or other qualification in Quality Improvement/ Organisational Development or equivalent experience Evidence of relevant Project Management CPD Desirable Masters level qualification. Personal Qualities Essential Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships and coach proactively and cooperatively at all levels. Able to act on own initiative, judgement and to make decisions. Outcomes focused with strong drive and motivation. Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups. Influencing skills with the ability to present to and engage a wide range of stakeholders in ideas and proposals. Experience Essential Experience of using quality improvement methods and techniques. Experience of leading projects. Experience of working on projects that deliver financial improvement. Desirable Experience of working in an acute teaching hospital and/or community services environment. Experience of working in an NHS setting 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Northern General Hospital Sheffield S5 7AU Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)