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Main area
IT Projects and Programmes
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Home or remote working
37.5 hours per week (Limited home working)
Job ref
279-6229167-APR24
Employer
279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
brighton / worthing
Town
brighton / worthing
Salary
£50,952 - £57,349 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/05/2024 23:59

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279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust logo

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible Working

Documents to download

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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

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