This post is only open to internal applicants.
Job summary
Digital Project Manager
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Job overview
Mid Cheshire NHS Hospitals Foundation Trust will develop a new health and care neighbourhood, which will include our new Leighton Hospital in Crewe. This is a once in a generation opportunity to change how healthcare is delivered, and how each of us can play our part in creating the best, Healthier Future.
You could be part of our programme, as a Digital Project Manager, where you will play a crucial role in our digital programme. You will manage several initiatives, deliverables and projects to support the development of a digitally enabled system, which can support a transformation in the way we deliver care. You will drive projects, activities and deliverables within the programme, working closely with the programme team to ensure success.
Why join our team?
* You will be working in a supportive, collaborative and learning environment.
* You will work alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about their roles and committed to achieving common goals.
* You will be part of a team that is dedicated to improving healthcare services.
* You will be involved in exciting and innovative projects that challenge you to think creatively and apply your expertise in new ways.
* Our projects often involve the latest technologies and methodologies, providing a stimulating work environment.
Main duties of the job
* Deliver programme activities to discover existing pathways of care, understand the capabilities of the digital solutions, design and assure transformed pathways of care and support the ability and willingness of stakeholders to adopt the new ways of working.
* Document all aspects of the transformation activities, producing blueprints where opportunities allow.
* Create and lead own Project Delivery Group, ensuring key processes are followed.
* Apply methods of nurturing a culture of change excellence.
* Support the reporting of progress to all key stakeholders, escalating issues, risks and programme decisions within the remit of Transformation as required.
* Deliver responsibilities within the agreed time and financial constraints.
* Working proactively to support and monitor system adoption and benefits realisation.
* Support the new ways of working compliance with the DCB0160 Clinical Safety Standards.
Working for our organisation
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.
As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* The Digital Project Manager is responsible for new ways of working stakeholder liaison.
* The Digital Project Manager will identify all risks to quality and/or highest standards of workforce experience.
* Develop and maintain sustainable working relationships with key stakeholders.
* Ensure that relevant best practice methodologies are applied.
* Provide, receive, process, summarise, interpret and effectively communicate highly complex, sensitive and contentious information.
* Engage constructively and effectively using appropriate channels.
* Demonstrate effective stakeholder management across different departments and at all levels.
* Support a strong pace of change.
* Represent the programme at internal meetings, presenting information effectively including through presentations and written reports.
* Support adequate testing and assurance of the solution.
* Conduct benchmarking of staff digital capabilities to create a culture of change readiness and long-term adoption.
Person specification
Skills
* Track record of effective engagement and partnership working with internal stakeholders.
* Strong drive for performance and improvement.
* Sound political judgment and sensitivity when dealing with stakeholders at all levels. Flexible and resilient approach, able to work under pressure.
* Excellent business analysis skills: able to produce metrics, analyse and interpret information and produce regular reports on current status, trend analysis and service improvement.
* Use of Miro.com boards.
Values
* A commitment to quality and safety.
* A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues.
* A listening, learning and leading approach. A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes.
Key Messages
* Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.
* All correspondence will be sent via the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.
* Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
* Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their employees have a “right to work” in the UK. Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust hold a Sponsor Licence, which means that we MAY be able to sponsor you IF the role meets the UK Government requirements for sponsorship. Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. To be eligible for sponsorship, the role must be in an eligible occupation code and must meet the skill level and the minimum salary threshold (usually £38,700 per year for Skilled Worker or £23,200 for Health Care Worker Visa). You can find more information on the Government website.
* Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the entry point (bottom) of the pay band.
* Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.
* Please provide a contact email address for referees when you submit your application. We will not request any references until after you have been made a formal job offer.
* You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one). This will be done via 3 monthly instalments from your pay. We encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.
* We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.
* Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.
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Name Bethan Langley Job title Digital Programme Manager Email address emma.lucas@mcht.nhs.uk Telephone number 07387 259936 Additional information
Please contact Emma Lucas on 07368 887 844 for more information on this post.
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