Project Officer

2 weeks ago


Preston Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time

As the result of an internal appointment, an exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the LSCFT Programme Management Office (PMO) as a Project Manager, initially for 12 months as either a fixed term contract or secondment. The PMO was formed in December 2022 and since then we have created a team that our people love to work in, with an inclusive and compassionate culture. We are a dynamic team who ensure that we equip all our people with the knowledge and skills to develop their careers, whilst working within a project management environment, alongside a diverse range of services.

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Project Manager to become an integral part of the PMO team, supporting the delivery of locality, corporate and trust-wide projects in various locations within Lancashire & South Cumbria. You will be an enthusiastic individual, able to form relationships easily and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

This post is advertised initially as a 12 month fixed term appointment, however secondments will also be welcomed from internal and external applicants. If you are interested in a secondment, please discuss with your current line manager first.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

  • Have an excellent understanding of project management methodology and change management, supported by a Prince 2 qualification (or equivalent)
  • Lead and deliver a diverse range of projects across Lancashire & South Cumbria
  • Provide project assurance to all levels of the Trust
  • Develop and embed project management best practice
  • Actively support and work closely with localities and corporate teams, including Directors, Operational Leads, Clinical Leads and corporate functions / colleagues.
  • Develop and enhance the PMO and Trusts' reputation and relationships internally and externally. This will include senior members of the Trusts' Clinical networks, corporate functions, external partners and contractors.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role

Person Specification

Education

Essential


  • Educated to relevant degree level in business or equivalent experience.
  • PRINCE2 (Foundation level) or other equivalent project management qualification.

Desirable


  • PRINCE2 Practitioner

Knowledge

Essential


  • Experience & knowledge of leading projects in an NHS setting or similar.
  • Experience & knowledge of Corporate Governance in an NHS setting either directly or by working in partnership with the NHS.
  • Knowledge of best practise risk and issue management, and experience of appropriate application.

Experience

Essential


  • Previous experience of a project management role within a customer focussed organisation.
  • Experience of successfully managing projects within a programme management system including evidence of change management within timeframes and budget.
  • Experience of policy and strategy development and how these impact across the organisation.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sceptre Point

Preston

PR5 6AW

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