207053 - Acute Services Project Manager - Scan for Safety Implementation
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The Role
An exciting opportunity is available for someone with NHS experience to undertake a project manager role. This is to facilitate the implementation of the "Scan for safety" Programme within NHS Lanarkshire. This is a National initiative with wide reaching benefits in providing improvements in patient safety and the governance around both implantable devices and theatre consumables. This position needs an individual who is driven, highly competent and has experience of managing a complex workload. They need to have a "can do" attitude and a collaborative and positive approach to implementation of new ways of working, to ensure successful implementation of this project.
What we'll need you to bring:
1. Required to hold a first degree or educated to an equivalent level.
2. Proven track record of working in a senior position within the NHS, across multi-professional groups and levels within an NHS organisation, and across statutory and voluntary sector agencies.
3. Knowledge of Project Management methodology applied within an NHS setting, and training, experience and/or qualification in an appropriate Project Management method, such as Prince2.
4. Proven track record of being able to work under pressure and using own initiative, and to multi-task and manage complex projects simultaneously.
5. Minimum of 3 years experience in a management or equivalent position with an extensive knowledge of policy and strategy.
6. Ability to communicate at all levels within and across professional and organisational boundaries.
7. Able to demonstrate qualities of principled leadership and apply leadership skills in a range of situations.
8. High level of leadership and facilitation skills, and ability to apply these in a range of settings.
9. Information Technology skills to use Microsoft Office packages including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Outlook Express.
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It would be great if you also have:
1. Relevant professional qualification with evidence of continuing professional development.
2. Formal project management training.
3. Experience of working in the Perioperative team or supporting services linking in with Perioperative services.
4. Demonstrable management experience of delivery of projects, ideally, in a technology implementation environment.
5. Proven experience of project management or change management and the use of skills to facilitate change.
6. Experience of co-ordinating all Project Phases including Initiation, Design, Implementation, Transition and Support.
7. Experience of working within the acute Healthcare environment and the process in NHS Scotland.
8. Evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills.
Contract type: Fixed Term or Secondment for 12 months, Full time, 37 hours. This role will be based across NHS Lanarkshire with a likely base of University Hospital Hairmyres.
The working pattern for this role is Mon-Fri; 9:00-5:00.
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits Include:
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service.
* A minimum of 8 days of public holidays.
* Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits.
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service.
* Occupational health services.
* Employee counselling services.
* Work-life Balance policies and procedures.
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you! Please contact Ailsa Connelly, Chief Nurse, Access and Periop Services, on ailsa.connelly@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact David Murray, Recruitment Administrator on david.murray3@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.
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