Project Manager West Columbia, SC
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with project management, leadership and strategic planning skills to lead a review of UHS Critical Care technologist services. The goal within the 12 month contract will be to assess current workforce, national guidance and work with clinical teams to assess and create a strategic plan for services devising a road map for the next 5 years for the service.
The CC technologist teams are made up of a varied workforce of around 25 staff plus trainees, covering General ICU ,Cardiac ICU, Neuro ICU and Paediatric ICU as well as supporting the Major Trauma Centre.
This is a fixed term 12 month contract, full time (37.5 hours per week) Monday-Friday. There will be a requirement for onsite as well as the ability for off site working. This will involve multi disciplinary working, gaining an in-depth knowledge of healthcare scientist roles, and insight into the complex service delivery
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
What we can offer you
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Your Responsibilities
What you’ll do
12-month fixed term project to review UHS critical care technologist workforce assessing current position and bench marking against national guidance. Reviewing current set up and ensuring correct specialist service provision is delivered to all specialist CC units moving forward. Developing a strategic plan for the workforce for the next 5 years. The successful candidate will work within the care group as well as with major trauma and Paediatric intensive care. This post will also require working with national bodies and fact finding/bench marking with other Trusts across England
What we’re looking for
Experienced individual who can lead a review project working autonomously in conjunction with clinical and non-clinical teams. Has the ability to evaluate services developing and documenting a 5-year strategic plan for implementation within the service. Have a non-biased approach, analysing complex, sensitive and conflicting information, careful fact finding. The successful candidate will use developed influencing and negotiation to review the service. With excellent change management skills and evidence of innovative solutions for service design the project lead will deliver a report back to the care group on how the UHS CC technologist teams ensure the best service delivery for Critical Care patients moving forward.
Additional information
Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 19 April 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
