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Band 8a
Main area: Capital Development Manager (Project Manager) Grade Band 8a
Contract: Permanent
* Full time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 279-6911739-APR25
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Worthing Hospital
Town: Worthing
Salary: Per annum
Closing: 17/04/2025 23:59
About our Trust
At UHSussex, we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex, you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
Thank you for considering a role at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, (UHSussex) which includes St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester; Worthing Hospital; Southlands, Shoreham; Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, and Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to lead and manage a diverse programme of delegated capital projects, supporting the Trust to deliver excellent clinical services and patient care. Working within UHSussex Capital Development and Property directorate, you will be supported to develop as part of an experienced and collaborative team and through regular training opportunities. The team’s 2023 NHS Staff Survey results reported exceptionally high levels of motivation, sense of involvement, and satisfaction with the flexible working and development opportunities available.
The Capital Development and Property team is integral to the successful delivery of UHSussex’s £70m annual capital investment plan, delivering projects of mixed complexity across our 5 hospital sites spread along Sussex’s coastline and in Haywards Heath.
Main duties of the job
To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate a sound understanding of project management expertise, finance, stakeholder engagement and management, programming, and problem-solving finesse with equivalent experience in a technical construction-related discipline and have a clear commitment to continuing professional development. You will have proven skills in effective people management and communication. Representing the Trust within construction project teams, you will require an understanding of the importance of stakeholder relationships leading to successful project delivery.
You will report to the Senior Capital Development Manager and be supported personally and professionally by a commitment to care and compassion that applies as much to our staff as it does to our patients.
Based in our Worthing office, our current project pipeline over the next 3 - 5 years sees major investment on construction projects being planned on all our hospital sites; a willingness and ability to travel to these sites will be required on a regular basis.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex, you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for coordinating and managing a varied range of capital investment projects ensuring that projects are delivered successfully.
Maintain a high profile within the Trust through developing and building strong links with key individuals and departments; engaging local partners and keeping them informed of progress.
Running of capital projects within a defined project methodology, budget, and timetable.
Engage with and manage design and building teams across the project areas. Set and monitor key target dates for the development and completion of the Project.
Person specification
Experience / Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or equivalent or specialist relevant experience. AND /OR relevant experience of:
* Extensive experience in managing construction management and/or engineering projects.
* Highly specialist technical knowledge and management of Project Management procedures and processes within the construction industry.
* Current post-graduate formal Project Management qualification (e.g. APM, PRINCE2 or MSP) or current proven knowledge of project management principles.
* Use of NHS frameworks i.e. ProCure / Scape / Pagabo or other.
* Site management H&S certification. i.e. NEBOSH/IOSH/SMSTS.
Skills
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
* Experience of budget setting, financial management, and interpretation of financial data.
* Experience in and effective leadership skills.
People Management and Development
* Extensive experience of managing multiple project teams.
* Negotiation and influencing experience.
* Ability to find new ways of working and effectively engage with all stakeholders for their commitment to the change.
* Awareness of and commitment to delivering excellent customer service, underpinned by the Trust Values.
Freedom to Act
* Ability to show and work on own initiative.
* Ability to work to deadlines and act under pressure.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Important information for applicants:
Please note, the use of AI-generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the manager's discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information:
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.
For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.
Employer certification / accreditation badges:
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Name: Stuart Cox
Job title: Senior Capital Development Manager (Worthing)
Email address: stuart.cox2@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07776 487 701
Additional information: Applications are invited using the Trust’s TRAC recruitment portal Welcome | Trac (https://apps.trac.jobs).
Please read this job description thoroughly before submitting your application. As well as meeting the essential requirements of the person specification, be sure that you can demonstrate commitment to our Values, reliable attendance, dedication, and the ability to show compassion, care, and respect to our patients, visitors, and colleagues.
We recommend that you download the ‘Our Trust at a glance’ document which provides further details about how to complete each section of your application form and further information about the application process.
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