Job summary We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Senior Project Manager, with experience of successful implementations of digital solutions through the project lifecycle. We constantly aim to be innovative and at the leading edge of delivering technologies that benefits our patients and supports our staff in their work. We are committed to using technology to support the improvement of the various objectives of the organisation, such as supporting new ways of delivering care in our hospitals, or to facilitate collaborative working with our Health Partners or the wider Community. The postholder will also contribute towards the delivery of infrastructure programme for the trust, which entails a range of projects related to cybersecurity, networks and end-user devices. Main duties of the job The role as an ICT senior project manager is to work autonomously to ensure that ICT projects are delivered, on time, on cost and within the agreed quality requirements. ICT project managers within the Apollo programme in KCH are able to liaise, gather and influence a wide range of stakeholders of various levels of seniority: from procurement specialists, to nurses, doctors, service managers and other ICT colleagues within the department. About us King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £61,927 to £68,676 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 213-CORP-7008194 Job locations Cross Site Denmark Hill/ PRUH/ all sites London SE5 9RS Job description Job responsibilities You will engage with a broad spectrum of users across the Trust and with external agencies, and work as part of the Project Management Team, liaising closely with other teams in the Apollo programme, the KCH ICT department and others across the health economy. The project manager develops and maintains key corporate systems as well as implements innovations and delivers ICT solutions that translate into tangible clinical benefit for patients. Significant Project Management experience, application of PRINCE 2 (or equivalent methodology), assertiveness, ability to work with senior staff members, strong influencing skills, excellent communication skills in both written and oral media and a demonstrable record of successful implementation to time and budget are essentials for the role. You will have a mixed of experiences of having worked in a healthcare related organisation as well as having dealt with technology projects and their stakeholders. As such, you will be a self-started with the ability and skills to bring people together in an organised manner. You will be keen to progressively take on more difficult projects. This is an exciting and challenging role and you will make a vital contribution to the Trusts continued delivery of its ICT strategy. Job description Job responsibilities You will engage with a broad spectrum of users across the Trust and with external agencies, and work as part of the Project Management Team, liaising closely with other teams in the Apollo programme, the KCH ICT department and others across the health economy. The project manager develops and maintains key corporate systems as well as implements innovations and delivers ICT solutions that translate into tangible clinical benefit for patients. Significant Project Management experience, application of PRINCE 2 (or equivalent methodology), assertiveness, ability to work with senior staff members, strong influencing skills, excellent communication skills in both written and oral media and a demonstrable record of successful implementation to time and budget are essentials for the role. You will have a mixed of experiences of having worked in a healthcare related organisation as well as having dealt with technology projects and their stakeholders. As such, you will be a self-started with the ability and skills to bring people together in an organised manner. You will be keen to progressively take on more difficult projects. This is an exciting and challenging role and you will make a vital contribution to the Trusts continued delivery of its ICT strategy. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent qualification Desirable Master's Degree or equivalent Postgraduate qualification Knowledge and Experience Essential Thorough understanding of the Major corporate IT systems Thorough understanding of the Major clinical systems used in Acute Trusts and the Local Health economy Extensive experience of managing medium/large scale projects in complex and multi-disciplinary environments from initial design to completion including all stages from project design, specification of requirements, preparation of business case, procurement, preparation and application of evaluation methodologies through to system implementation, process redesign & implementation and post-project review. Expertise in understanding operational excellence and process design concepts Skilled contract negotiator and experience of contract management to secure best value for money Skills and Competencies Essential Communication skills Desirable Influencing skills Skills and Competencies Essential Ability to provide and present information ranging from simple to highly complex to an audience of any size that will contain listeners of differing levels of understanding and seniority Ability to analyse and form an opinion on solutions ranging from simple to highly complex when presented by several different suppliers Stakeholder engagement -Ability to engage with the clinical and managerial staff at a high level both within the Trust and in other Healthcare organisations Resource management - ability to identify resource needs, secure resources and manage their involvement on the implementation project team Communication skills - the ability to communicate clearly and effectively within the local organisation at all levels of understanding to large groups of staff Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent qualification Desirable Master's Degree or equivalent Postgraduate qualification Knowledge and Experience Essential Thorough understanding of the Major corporate IT systems Thorough understanding of the Major clinical systems used in Acute Trusts and the Local Health economy Extensive experience of managing medium/large scale projects in complex and multi-disciplinary environments from initial design to completion including all stages from project design, specification of requirements, preparation of business case, procurement, preparation and application of evaluation methodologies through to system implementation, process redesign & implementation and post-project review. Expertise in understanding operational excellence and process design concepts Skilled contract negotiator and experience of contract management to secure best value for money Skills and Competencies Essential Communication skills Desirable Influencing skills Skills and Competencies Essential Ability to provide and present information ranging from simple to highly complex to an audience of any size that will contain listeners of differing levels of understanding and seniority Ability to analyse and form an opinion on solutions ranging from simple to highly complex when presented by several different suppliers Stakeholder engagement -Ability to engage with the clinical and managerial staff at a high level both within the Trust and in other Healthcare organisations Resource management - ability to identify resource needs, secure resources and manage their involvement on the implementation project team Communication skills - the ability to communicate clearly and effectively within the local organisation at all levels of understanding to large groups of staff 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 King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Cross Site Denmark Hill/ PRUH/ all sites London SE5 9RS Employer's website https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)