Job overview

Have you got what it takes to help shape the future of Mental Health care in Birmingham and Solihull?

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated Project Manager to join the Trusts established, dynamic programme management office. The post holder will manage a range of innovative and strategically important projects across key Digital and Service Redesign programmes which aim to enhance patient care across the Trust and the wider region.

BSMHFT is one of the largest mental health Foundation Trusts in the country, providing mental health services to a culturally and socially diverse population. It is a Digitally led organisation and was awarded the prestigious, Global Digital Exemplar status in 2022 as recognition for its digital achievements.

The Trusts programme management office has a proven track record of developing project management professionals to progress into senior roles both within the Trust and with external organisations. Why not continue your project management journey at BSMHFT?

Main duties of the job

Experience with project management tools and techniques and the ability to apply them to complex work is essential. A comprehensive understanding of benefit management and effective management of risks and issues across project(s) are also required skills. You will also be an excellent communicator who is able to engage with colleagues at all levels.

The post holder will have delegated responsibility for planning, managing, and coordinating agreed projects whilst ensuring relevant project documentation is maintained in-line with programme management office processes.

Applicants will be educated to a degree level or equivalent, have a Prince 2 Practitioner qualification with a minimum of two years’ experience in at least two of the following:

 - experience of managing multiple high profile/large scale projects

 - managing projects within a controlled project management environment

 - experience of preparing detailed programme plans, reports and other project specific governance documents 

 - leading project teams, including senior stakeholders and external partners

A regular on-site presence is required as determined by the needs of the project.

Working for our organisation

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.  Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year.  We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community.  If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.