Job summary
- Main area
- Project Management
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (This post will end on 31.03.26)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (N/A)
- Job ref
- 279-7187962-MAY25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 Per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Pathology LIMS Technical Project Manager
Band 7
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
UHSussex is pleased to have secured external funding for the role of Pathology LIMS Technical Project Manager.
The post holder will be responsible for providing professional project management expertise and support to the Pathology LIMS project and Transformation Portfolio within the UH Sussex Pathology service. They will ensure PRINCE2-based project management processes are supported so that the project budgets, timescales, staff resources are adequately monitored and controlled, that benefits are achieved and Trust and NHS standing financial instructions, policies and procedures are complied with. In addition, they will work collaboratively with Project Manager(s) within the Sussex Integrated Care System (ICS) and developing Pathology Networks to improve services; implement transitional initiatives and efficiency programmes within Pathology, ensuring project objectives are met and benefits realised. The post holder will be required to manage multiple projects, through appropriate project management tools and personal experience/expertise to support the service’s objectives and efficiency programme
Main duties of the job
Management & support of the Pathology Network LIMS and other Technical Project(s) to agreed workstreams, standards, budgets and timescales. Implementation of complex and simple change across the Pathology IT Service and where appropriate, engage with service users in the Acute Trusts, community services and Primary care. Development of core processes to support the above based on clear operational/business change requirements. Identification of ongoing training needs to support the above. Provision of good quality management information to support effective ongoing change processes to occur. Working with Departmental Leads, Managers, Clinicians and key stakeholders this role will align with wider network strategies and will embed changes within the organisation. This role will work across Pathology, the Trust(s) and external organisations to identify what changes in processes, procedures and practices are needed to achieve change and deliver the planned benefits whilst providing subject matter expertise and management skills to develop a strong service delivery.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities of this role, please read carefully the attached job description and person specification
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience Project management qualification
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate qualification PRINCE 2 Registered Practitioner Risk Management Qualification, Lean Six Sigma Qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment Background in IT project management & experience of delivering technical IT projects Experience of partnership working across organisation Liaising with 3rd party suppliers and contractors Excellent written and verbal communication skills Having managed resources to include budgets & personnel Developed policies and procedures Ability to work to tight deadlines/key milestones Experience of analysing and assimilating complex data to identify & resolve issues Excellent influence and persuasion skills both horizontally and vertical internal and external to the organisation Ability to present complex and sensitive information to large groups of staff at all levels (board level to junior staff) both internally and externally and through a variety of media Able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change Summarise and present complex and sometimes contentious reports and data Understanding of the principles of change management and modernisation Ability to understand complex workflows and issues and reduce these to easily understandable diagrams with supporting documentation Proactive approach to problem-solving and proven ability to develop and implement solutions The ability to recognise the needs and feelings of others whether directly or indirectly expressed The ability to handle failures constructively
Desirable criteria
- Experience of project delivery in the NHS and in Pathology Services Knowledge of Inpatient, Outpatient and Primary Care processes within a Healthcare environment or similar Demonstrate an understanding of corporate, strategic and political health agenda Understanding of statistical techniques and methods for analysing data
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
- Experience of managing complex IT projects Experience of delivering clinical IT systems in a healthcare environment Knowledge of Pathology IT Creating key project documentation; PIDs & Business Cases Able to write a range of documentation and reports in a clear concise manner Financial awareness toensure financial aspects of projects are considered, including budgets specifications & Resources Knowledge Systems such as ICE & WinPath Experience of infrastructure and interfaces relating to Pathology data communications (Results Reporting & Order Communications
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and experience of working with NHS procurement processes Knowledge of managing a project budget
People Management & Development
Essential criteria
- Experience of helping others to manage and prioritise their workloads in order to achieve a shared objective
Desirable criteria
- Experience of coaching colleagues in basic project management techniques and methodologies; including the creation of project documentation Experience of managing junior project managers/assistants
Freedom to Act
Essential criteria
- Able to define own objectives without reference to management and act on them Works on own initiative within Trust policies Expected to work independently & autonomously Able to work autonomously with minimum supervision but work is managed by objective setting/review Proven ability to act independently within agreed frameworks
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Naomi Eades-Cornall
- Job title
- Senior Project Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07538881044
- Additional information
N/A
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