Job summary
Employer heading
Senior IT Project Manager
Band 8a
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, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 - 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
The post holder will be responsible for running specific projects associated with the delivery of key clinical systems University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
** Previous applicants need not apply **
Main duties of the job
Communications and Relationship skills - (Factor 1)
- Manage specific, large and complex projects within the IT programme to deliver required products to agreed quality standards within time, resource and budget constraints. Key to this is the engagement of key clinical and managerial stakeholders, maximising their contributions and encouraging ownership.
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DETAILS
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, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 - 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a more detailed description of all responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential criteria
- • Post graduate diploma or equivalent level of experience in project management or related field or PRINCE 2 project management qualified
- • Experience of successfully leading complex projects within a healthcare environment, using PRINCE2
- • Experience of risk analysis and management techniques, managing risk and issue logs
- • Knowledge of the Clinical IT health system to inform change
Desirable criteria
- • Evidence of senior management development
- • Experience of managing business change and benefits realisation within a complex environment.
- • Experience of managing projects in a clinical environment
EDI
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
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Susan Harman
- Job title
- Head of Projects and Programmes
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 664 761
- Additional information
email prefered
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