Project Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Dr Richard Evans Head of Business Development and Innovation, Research and Innovation Richard.evans47@nhs.net 07720709797  

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a portfolio of technology based research and innovation projects across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The role will be based within the Business Development and Innovation Team in the Research and Innovation Department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering projects to a high professional standard, within agreed timescales, budgets and quality requirements, using structured project and change-management methodologies such as PRINCE2. This exciting role will include support to the IMPACT MED project, a major, EU-funded European research project, which aims to transform the treatment of diabetes in young people.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing complex projects within a large organisation, ideally in an NHS or clinical environment, with a strong understanding of technology implementation and change management. They will be confident introducing new or enhanced systems or technologies, supporting clinical and non-clinical teams through changes to ways of working, and translating user and organisational requirements into successful solutions.

We are looking for someone who can work autonomously, solve complex problems and provide specialist advice, while bringing together multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders across clinical services, IT, academia, industry and other organisations. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, be comfortable managing project reporting, budgets and risks, and have the ability to motivate and manage both directly and indirectly involved staff.

The Business Development and Innovation Team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a dynamic, collaborative and forward-thinking team supporting the Innovation Pop Up which aims to turn ideas into real-world improvements in healthcare. What makes us special is the variety of people, organisations and challenges we work with – from clinicians and researchers to academics, entrepreneurs, industry partners and patients. We are passionate about finding better ways of working, embracing new technology and creating opportunities for innovation to improve patient care and staff experience.

Joining our team offers the opportunity to work on exciting and varied projects that have a tangible impact across one of the UK’s largest NHS Trusts. You will have the opportunity to bring your ideas, expertise and creativity to the role while developing your network and experience across healthcare, research, technology and industry. If you want more than a traditional project management role and want to help shape the future of healthcare delivery through innovation, we would love to hear from you.

You will be an experienced project professional with a proven track record of delivering complex projects within structured environments, using PRINCE2 methodologies. You will have successfully led the implementation of new or enhanced systems within clinical settings, supporting both clinical and non-clinical teams through changes to established ways of working. Your ability to balance project delivery with effective stakeholder engagement will be key to ensuring successful outcomes and sustained adoption of change.

You will bring specialist knowledge of application implementation, project management and change management, gained within a large and complex organisation. With a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with introducing new technologies, you will be confident in leading projects from inception through to delivery, ensuring solutions meet user requirements while supporting wider organisational objectives.

As a subject matter expert, you will be able to provide leadership and guidance on both project management and change management approaches. You will possess excellent problem-solving skills, enabling you to identify risks, overcome challenges and deliver practical solutions in dynamic environments. Your strong organisational abilities will allow you to manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining a focus on quality and delivery.

You will be an excellent communicator, with the ability to build productive relationships across a broad range of stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communication skills, coupled with exceptional interpersonal skills, will enable you to engage, influence and support colleagues at all levels. A thorough appreciation of local and national strategic priorities will help you ensure projects contribute to wider healthcare transformation goals and deliver tangible benefits to patients and staff.

You will hold a PRINCE2 Foundation qualification and possess a professional or degree-level qualification, supported by evidence of ongoing professional development. Most importantly, you will demonstrate a passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with the drive to harness technology to improve services, processes and patient experience across the organisation.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy, and the full essential and desirable criteria. Please contact Dr Richard Evans, Head of Business Development and Innovation, if you would like an informal discussion, or have any queries about the role. Richard.evans47@nhs.net

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To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Cross Site

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/