Digital Project Manager
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for an experienced Project Manager to work within the Digital Transformation Department.
The Trust is looking for an enthusiastic individual to strengthen and support our existing Project Management team in delivering successful digital solutions across the Trusts services.
Applicants must hold a PRINCE2 foundation qualification and possess extensive experience managing project to tight timescales.
*Please ensure that you read the job description and person specification.
Main duties of the job
The Projects and Developments office is a busy environment, and the successful candidate must be able to prioritise their own workload, manage their time and complete tasks against the required time-frames and will be required to have a flexible approach to working to meet the demands of the project delivery. You will be required to manage a varied workload and must be able to work autonomously and as part of a team. The Project Management team primarily use PRINCE2 and Agile project management methodology. All candidates must be able to evidence the delivery of projects that transform ways of working utilising digital solutions.
In return we will provide a supportive environment in which you are encouraged to further your skills within an evolving team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, conscientious, and motivated individual who is looking to progress and develop their skills within the domain.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
- Hold a relevant degree or substantial equivalent experience in informatics
- Extensive experience of working in the National Health Service informatics/training/projects or equivalent experience.
- PRINCE 2 Foundation
- Holds a relevant Degree or has equivalent Project and Programme management experience
- Prince2 Foundation or equivalent certification in Agile or Waterfall ITIL Foundation.
- MSP Foundation
Personal Attributes & Skills
- Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with the ability to converse and maintain effective working relationships.
- Communicate sensitive, complexed and detailed information.
- Negotiation experience with relevant parties to maintain progress and resolve issues.
- Working in diverse teams such as GP's, Clinicians, Consultants and other Healthcare Professionals. Together with ICT, Contractors Suppliers and Training professionals and support staff.
- Communicating both Orally and Written across organisations and with 3rd parties. With the confidence and ability to explain complex and technical issues to specialist and non-technical staff.
- Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
- Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all
- Conveys written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients
- Speaks confidently, conveying clear messages to a wide range of listeners
Knowledge & Experience
- Experience of co-ordinating or planning activities for a group(s) of staff.
- Experience of working within a framework of local or national policies, strategies or guidelines
- Knowledge, understanding and experience of programme and project management in the NHS and within a PRINCE 2 environment.
- Experience of preparing project/programme documentation e.g. Business Cases, Project Initiation Documents, Project Plans, Highlight Reports, Exception Reports within a PRINCE 2 environment.
- Understanding and experience of the management of risks.
- Technical knowledge (including knowledge of equipment) - of ICT systems. Understanding of ICT system protocols and technologies, together with multi-site ICT environments.
- Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly with Word and Excel.
- Experienced at developing effective working relationships with other staff
- Experience of delivering presentations
- Commitment to learn about and implement new technology and process to enhance personal and team performance
- Knowledge of legislation and codes of practice - NHS Information Governance, Data Protection Act 1998 and Caldicott Principals.
- Knowledge and experience of the Project and Programme Management, Delivery and Post Implementation Cycle
- Clinical/therapeutic/social care knowledge - awareness of relevant process and legislation in GP, Primary and Secondary care environment.
- Experience of using project management software such as MS Project
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
Employer's website
https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/
- Company
- Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
- Location
- Doncaster, United Kingdom DN2 5LT
- Employment Type
- Fixed-Term
- Salary
- £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
- Location
- Doncaster, United Kingdom DN2 5LT
- Employment Type
- Fixed-Term
- Salary
- £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year
- Posted