Project Manager – Severe Intestinal Failure Programme
Band 7
Main area: Gastroenterology
Grade: Band 7
Contract: Fixed term: 6 months (with a possible extension to 12 months depending on progress of the project)
Hours:
* Full time
* Home or remote working
37.5 hours per week (Hybrid working options available)
Job ref: 387-M-3122-IB
Site: Bristol Royal Infirmary
Town: Bristol
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 19/01/2025 23:59
As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might accommodate flexible working.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Are you an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills and project management experience? An exciting opportunity has arisen to project manage the creation of a new care pathway in Gastroenterology, coordinating with multiple NHS Trusts in the South West of England.
This role requires leading the development of a new pathway, working with multiple stakeholders across various organisations. The successful candidate will be passionate about innovation, able to rapidly build successful working relationships, have experience of implementing transformational change, and knowledge of project management tools and techniques.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead the delivery of a nationally-funded project to develop a new Severe Intestinal Failure (SIF) pathway in the South West for Surgical and Home Parenteral Nutrition (HPN) cases. Responsibilities include:
* Project and programme management
* Service improvement and process redesign
* Facilitation and communication with internal and external stakeholders
The role will also involve updating project documentation, facilitating conversations and workshops, using service improvement tools, coordinating ongoing assessment against KPIs, and evaluating the project.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, serving a population of over 500,000 across South West England. UHBW is committed to improving patient care through innovation and research.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in Project Management
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* PRINCE2 or another accredited Project Management Qualification or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience managing projects
* Knowledge of change management
* Involvement in service redesign projects that delivered improvement
* Knowledge of business planning processes
* Experience with complex stakeholder relationships
* Experience with multi-disciplinary teams
* Knowledge of health policy and improvement initiatives
* Knowledge of innovation and quality improvement tools
* Experience of coaching and challenging others
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to gather and interpret information
* Well-developed analytical and decision-making skills
* Ability to present concise information
* Ability to identify opportunities
* Understanding of complex health and social care agendas
* Proficient in Microsoft Office
* Ability to maintain focus amidst conflicting demands
* Ability to find pragmatic solutions
* Self-motivated with a positive attitude
* Able to navigate stakeholder relationships
* Able to work independently or as part of a team
We hope that you will decide to join us and be part of this exciting journey.
As an equal opportunities employer, we aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the local population. We are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients.
The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff, supporting health and wellbeing, and career development through management and training support.
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Due to the high number of applications for some posts, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you meet the requirements.
Only candidates who demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
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