Job summary
- Main area
- Redevelopment
- Grade
- Band 8b
- Contract
- 2 years (Secondment/fixed term contract for 2 years)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 360-IE-11456
- Employer
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Watford General Hospital
- Town
- Watford
- Salary
- £68,852 - £79,638 pa inc. HCA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Band 8b - Redevelopment PMO Lead, Redevelopment
Band 8b
Job overview
We are seeking a skilled and experienced project or programme manager to join the redevelopment team at West Hertfordshire NHS Trust, working on the Combined Watford Scheme (CWS).
The CWS is a high-profile programme to deliver a new Watford General Hospital (WGH), potentially alongside a new Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), subject to the outcome of public consultation.
It is a joint programme being delivered by WHTH and UCLH, therefore requiring a collaborative and joined-up PMO function to manage delivery.
This PMO role will join at an exciting time in the programme to establish and embed a structured and proactive PMO approach and culture within the CWS.
Main duties of the job
This role will be expected to work across several functional areas, required to deliver a broad and high functioning programme management office (PMO), as described within the job description. These areas include:
• Programme Management and PMO delivery
• Governance and Reporting
• Financial Management
• Team Development and Management
Working for our organisation
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact [email protected]
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post-holder will work closely with the CWS Senior Teams across both WHTH and UCLH. They are responsible for designing and embedding PMO processes, to ensure that:
The PMO supports delivery of the entire Combined Watford Scheme, across both Trust partners – WHTH and UCLH.
Governance arrangements are robust and adhered to,
All workstreams are effectively coordinated through a central programme plan that identifies interdependencies.
Both internal and external reporting is of the highest quality.
The PMO function will be supported by two Redevelopment Coordinators and a Document Controller.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- Masters degree or equivalent previous experience in programme management, with proven successful delivery
- Managing Successful Programmes qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of best practice in programme management office function.
- Understanding of NHS working environment and major capital schemes.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of NHS Capital Business Case development / HM Treasury Green Book Guidance.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of initiating and/or delivering a robust PMO function for significant change / capital schemes
- Experience in risk management at a programme level.
- Experience in overseeing and/or delivering the PO to payment cycle related to procurements on large capital scheme.
- Experience of presenting to senior executives regarding programme plans
- Line management of team members.
Desirable criteria
- NHS or other public services operational or service development experience, across a range of services.
- Experience of HM treasury capital scheme business cases.
- Experience using Datix for risk management.
- Procurement or financial experience.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Vaccaro
- Job title
- Senior Programme Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
- Telephone
- 01442 365234
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