1. Develop project plans, clearly outlining milestones, risks and outcome measures 2. Lead on the delivery of assigned projects, working alongside clinical and other colleagues to secure successful outcomes 3. Ensure project outputs are of high quality and produced on time and within budget, in line with the requirements outlined in the project plan 4. Manage, identify and assess the main priorities and risks associated with the project including the development of contingency plans and managing conflicting priorities between stakeholders with different expectations 5. Proactively monitor progress, issues and risks for projects which the post-holder is leading on, using judgement to take corrective and mitigating action where necessary 6. Provide regular feedback and update reports on progress, issues and risks to senior stakeholders 7. Lead and manage project steering groups and associated sub-groups 8. Work with and provide support to managers, clinicians and other stakeholders to enable a whole system approach to sharing, influencing and implementing new processes 9. Communicate effectively with others, employing skills to motivate, negotiate and influence opinions both within the Trust and externally (both NHS and suppliers) 10. Take responsibility for overall project progress and use of resources to initiate corrective action when necessary 11. Establish appropriate audit and evaluation processes to produce an evidence base relating to the delivery of projects and associated benefits 12. Monitor and evaluate projects to ensure delivery of objectives within agreed timescales and budgets 13. Demonstrate good knowledge and understanding of current national and local strategies, guidance, best practice and targets that impact on individual projects 14. Facilitate and lead project developments and ensure improved efficiency through the application of IT solutions. Please refer to the job description for further details. We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.