Job description
Main duties of the job
The individual will be part of a multi-skilled construction, capital and estates transformation function which leads on change initiatives, both for RFLPS, RFL Group and external clients. Our team of skilled, agile Project Managers have experience in both PMO and delivery environments and can move between the two, seamlessly in order to drive timely issue resolution and ensure benefit realisation. From establishing governance process with clear lines of accountability and authority, all the way through to true project and programme leadership that combines meticulous activity planning and controlled execution management with disciplined risk-management.
We do this by taking the time to listen and understand the outcomes that our customers and stakeholders really want to achieve and then applying our industry knowledge to inform, challenge and shape the way in which these aims can be realised. Innovation, change and true transformation is at the heart of everything we do.
The purpose of the role is to advise and support the Project Managers and Senior project managers, and others within RFLPS as well as the RFL Group and external clients. The individual will have to take responsibility for the coordination, management, and delivery of aspects of RFLPS projects to ensure objectives are achieved in terms of specific performance, time, cost and quality. Therefore, the individual will need to be experienced within a large change programme.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level and evidence of masters qualification, or equivalent by virtue of experience
- Evidence of significant continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Project management qualification
Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge & experience of organisational change or continuous improvement
- Experience organising events/meetings and supporting materials
- Significant experience of working in an autonomous way, working within defined parameters to meet defined objectives and make rational decisions
- Experience of working in a change environment with multiple stakeholders, across organisational boundaries and securing their engagement
- Experience of influencing staff at all levels to ensure project objectives are owned by all members of the teams including users and stakeholders.
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries and multiple services
- Evidence of the ability to persuade teams to take on new ways of working and to consistently challenge the status quo
- Experience of report writing
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge & experience of project management in the design, development and implementation of change management
- Experience of Supporting training and facilitating group development and Organising resources for training, education and development opportunities
- Experience of managing procurement process including raising Purchase Orders and processing Invoices
- Experience of working in complex clinical environments
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to analyse statistical and numerical data.
- Advanced in the use of Microsoft products in particular Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
- Advanced communication skills both written (complex report writing) and spoken, including formal presentation / facilitation skills.
- Ability to document manage across a variety of workstreams
- Ability to use iniative to provide ways of working improvements across teams.
- Ability to present effectively to large groups including senior staff and external professional bodies
- Ability to influence, negotiate with, and motivate senior managers and clinicians
- Ability to manage and work through conflict situations
- Confidently facilitate workshops, generating enthusiasm and support from participants.
- Make clear rational decisions, exercising independent judgement in a professional and competent manner
- Ability to identify and manage risks.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in the use of project planning software e.g. MS Project
Important Information – Please read before submitting your application.
Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
The Government has formally announced it is pausing the regulations requiring specific healthcare sector roles to be fully vaccinated (1st & 2nd dose) against COVID-19, subject to government consultation.
Please be aware that should this post be identified as in scope for the regulations after the consultation and Parliamentary process, you will be required to provide your vaccination status or proof of medical exemption.
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