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The Senior Project Manager role is unique within the organisation:

• It is focused entirely on key projects which directly improve the care delivered to our patients.
• A practical hands-on approach is encouraged, with the post holder driving forward a range of key projects projects.

Previous projects have included rolling out the COVID vaccine to 6,500 colleagues, leading on a programme to improve the delays ambulances experience in handing over patients at hospitals and improving the response to patients who have fallen.

Reporting directly to the Deputy Director of Clinical Care, the role is supported by a Project Manager and Project Support Officer.

• Lead the project management function within the Directorate.
• Autonomously lead on programmes and projects to improve patient care, in line with the Trust’s strategy and annual plan.
• Plan, support, facilitate and monitor progress of projects within own portfolio or across the directorate.
• Design and develop the overarching wider Directorate work plan with associated budget costs.
• Manage allocated budget.
• Co-ordinate project staff and contractors through full project life-cycle activities, directly supporting the development of project deliverables as required.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of a governance framework for Directorates projects and other associated work streams.
• Implement recognised project management processes, procedures and tools within the Directorate as appropriate.
• Use a range of tools and software to develop and maintain Directorate projects and work stream plans.
• Provide specialist Project Management advice and support to other members of the Directorate.
• The post-holder will, with the wider team, identify areas for improvement and will support staff to develop the plans to do this.

At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive in.

We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles. We also employ Doctors and volunteers which include community first responders and fire co-responders.

We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.

To view the Trust's Mission, Vision, Values and Goals click here

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.

PLEASE NOTE: Internal candidates are asked to seek approval from their current SWASFT line manager prior to applying for this secondment opportunity.