The Senior Projects Manager has a crucial role in delivering the NatSSIPs 2 Project across CUH and campus supporting the Trust's NatSSIPs Clinical Lead, the Director of Clinical Quality & the Patient Safety Team. The post holder is responsible for supporting and managing the delivery of the NatSSIPs 2 Project at CUH under the direction of the Clinical Lead for NatSSIPs, working with the Director of Clinical Quality, that are critical in enabling the organisation to meet its aims and vision and deliver its strategy. The project may be individual projects, stages of a larger project, or work streams of a programme with dependencies on other projects being led by other teams within the Trust.
An expert facilitator, the post holder will play a key role in identifying risks and issues, and operate as a skilled negotiator and 'unblocker' to drive progress towards delivery. They will be responsive to the changing needs of the health and care system. The role is crucial for creating and maintaining focus, enthusiasm and momentum. The Senior Projects Manager is responsible for the overall integrity and coherence of the programme of work they are allocated.
Main duties of the job
Crucial supportive role to ensure delivery of the Project portfolio. Supporting the development and implementation of programme planning and governance methodology for use in all Project workstreams. Supporting the Clinical Lead for NatSSIPs, Director of Clinical Quality and senior team in the role of critical friend to enable CUH teams to develop detailed project plans and governance in line with methodology above. Supporting the development and active maintenance of an overall Projects programme plan to ensure and track implementation. Supporting the coordination of workstreams identification of interdependencies, risks and issues 'unblocker' of issues to enable projects to progress. Supporting the production of business cases, providing expert professional knowledge to facilitate their development. Reporting of progress to the Clinical Lead for NatSSIPs and, Director of Clinical Quality, management executive and board as required.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 7th January 2025.
Interviews are due to be held on 22nd January 2025.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Educated to Masters level or demonstrable equivalent level of knowledge. Evidence of Project Management training or sufficient experience that demonstrates equivalent level of knowledge. Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
Managing Successful Programmes/ Prince2 Practitioner (or equivalent experience).
Experience
Essential
Demonstrable experience of developing project strategies. Extensive experience of managing large scale complex programmes and projects using recognised methodology (e.g. Prince 2) and tracking and monitoring their implementation. Experience of the identification and management of risks, issues and dependencies. Experience of developing performance indicators to monitor project and programme delivery. Experience of change management with proven negotiating and influencing skills both internally and externally. Experience of project budgets knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation. Experience of benefits realisation. Experience of producing business cases. Experience of developing documents and policies. Evidence of working with multi-disciplinary staff across a diverse professional organisation to specify solutions to support the successful delivery of projects.
Desirable
Considerable experience of project and programme management.
Knowledge
Essential
Demonstrable knowledge of developing project strategies. Knowledge of recognised methodology (e.g. Prince 2). Knowledge of change management methodologies. Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation. Knowledge of business cases production methodology.
Desirable
Considerable knowledge of project and programme management.
Skills
Essential
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills including facilitation, and obtaining, providing and presenting information. Ability to think clearly, solve or pre-empt problems, reach decisions, prioritise and recommend appropriate action through the assessment of relevant information. Ability to engage others in strategy and planning. Negotiation and diplomacy skills. Ability to prepare and present reports to detailed specifications for Trust Board and others as requested. Ability to inspire confidence and trust, command respect and create a sense of community in the team. Ability to adapt during periods of change. Ability to work autonomously. Understanding of information governance. Advanced knowledge of ICT (including Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and project management tools.
Additional Requirements
Essential
Methodical, organised, analytical with problem solving capabilities. Highly motivated and resourceful. Able to maintain high standards of diplomacy and understands the principle of confidentiality. Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others. Able to establish positive relationships and mutual respect with people at all levels. Ability to contribute effectively. Demonstrates empathy and concerns for others. Shows respect for others' feelings, views and circumstances. Can demonstrate a flexible approach. Has realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development. Learn from mistakes and ask for support where necessary. The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
180-F-245535 #J-18808-Ljbffr
An expert facilitator, the post holder will play a key role in identifying risks and issues, and operate as a skilled negotiator and 'unblocker' to drive progress towards delivery. They will be responsive to the changing needs of the health and care system. The role is crucial for creating and maintaining focus, enthusiasm and momentum. The Senior Projects Manager is responsible for the overall integrity and coherence of the programme of work they are allocated.
Main duties of the job
Crucial supportive role to ensure delivery of the Project portfolio. Supporting the development and implementation of programme planning and governance methodology for use in all Project workstreams. Supporting the Clinical Lead for NatSSIPs, Director of Clinical Quality and senior team in the role of critical friend to enable CUH teams to develop detailed project plans and governance in line with methodology above. Supporting the development and active maintenance of an overall Projects programme plan to ensure and track implementation. Supporting the coordination of workstreams identification of interdependencies, risks and issues 'unblocker' of issues to enable projects to progress. Supporting the production of business cases, providing expert professional knowledge to facilitate their development. Reporting of progress to the Clinical Lead for NatSSIPs and, Director of Clinical Quality, management executive and board as required.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 7th January 2025.
Interviews are due to be held on 22nd January 2025.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Educated to Masters level or demonstrable equivalent level of knowledge. Evidence of Project Management training or sufficient experience that demonstrates equivalent level of knowledge. Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
Managing Successful Programmes/ Prince2 Practitioner (or equivalent experience).
Experience
Essential
Demonstrable experience of developing project strategies. Extensive experience of managing large scale complex programmes and projects using recognised methodology (e.g. Prince 2) and tracking and monitoring their implementation. Experience of the identification and management of risks, issues and dependencies. Experience of developing performance indicators to monitor project and programme delivery. Experience of change management with proven negotiating and influencing skills both internally and externally. Experience of project budgets knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation. Experience of benefits realisation. Experience of producing business cases. Experience of developing documents and policies. Evidence of working with multi-disciplinary staff across a diverse professional organisation to specify solutions to support the successful delivery of projects.
Desirable
Considerable experience of project and programme management.
Knowledge
Essential
Demonstrable knowledge of developing project strategies. Knowledge of recognised methodology (e.g. Prince 2). Knowledge of change management methodologies. Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation. Knowledge of business cases production methodology.
Desirable
Considerable knowledge of project and programme management.
Skills
Essential
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills including facilitation, and obtaining, providing and presenting information. Ability to think clearly, solve or pre-empt problems, reach decisions, prioritise and recommend appropriate action through the assessment of relevant information. Ability to engage others in strategy and planning. Negotiation and diplomacy skills. Ability to prepare and present reports to detailed specifications for Trust Board and others as requested. Ability to inspire confidence and trust, command respect and create a sense of community in the team. Ability to adapt during periods of change. Ability to work autonomously. Understanding of information governance. Advanced knowledge of ICT (including Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and project management tools.
Additional Requirements
Essential
Methodical, organised, analytical with problem solving capabilities. Highly motivated and resourceful. Able to maintain high standards of diplomacy and understands the principle of confidentiality. Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others. Able to establish positive relationships and mutual respect with people at all levels. Ability to contribute effectively. Demonstrates empathy and concerns for others. Shows respect for others' feelings, views and circumstances. Can demonstrate a flexible approach. Has realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development. Learn from mistakes and ask for support where necessary. The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
180-F-245535 #J-18808-Ljbffr
