Applications Project Coordinator *Internal*
Job summary
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY
As part of the Digital Healthcare team, Applications have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Applications Project Coordinator. The successful applicant will be part of a team who are responsible for the delivery and maintenance of corporate and clinical applications to support safe and effective patient care whilst delivering the digital strategy.
The Applications Project Coordinator will support the planning, coordination, implementation and delivery of digital applications projects for the team.
The post holder will coordinate project activities relating to the implementation, upgrade and optimisation of applications, to enable projects that are delivered on time, within scope and in accordance with NHS standards and governance.
The post holder will work closely with project managers, application specialists, clinical and operational teams, suppliers and external partners to coordinate project plans, maintain project documentation, monitor progress, manage risks and issues, and support effective communication with stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
The Applications Project Coordinator will support the planning, coordination, implementation and delivery of digital applications projects for the team.
The post holder will coordinate project activities relating to the implementation, upgrade and optimisation of applications, to enable projects that are delivered on time, within scope and in accordance with NHS standards and governance.
The post holder will work closely with project managers, application specialists, clinical and operational teams, suppliers and external partners to coordinate project plans, maintain project documentation, monitor progress, manage risks and issues, and support effective communication with stakeholders.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.
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Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information:
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Educated to Diploma level or equivalent or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge.
- PRINCE2 Foundation.
Knowledge and Experience
- Working knowledge of the NHS.
- Experience of coordinating projects within an NHS, healthcare or comparable environment.
- Experience maintaining project documentation, action logs and project plans.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders across different departments.
- Understanding of project management methodologies and governance.
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.
- Knowledge of healthcare workflows.
- Experience working with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Jira or similar.
- Understanding of NHS standards, including clinical safety and change control processes.
Skills and Aptitudes
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong planning and coordination abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise competing workloads and meet deadlines.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
- Ability to produce professional reports and presentations.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
- Experience using project reporting and dashboard tools.
- Facilitation and meeting coordination skills.
- Understanding of process mapping and service improvement techniques.
Other Requirements
- Willing to travel
- Flexible approach and willingness to work outside normal hours to meet service demands
- Willing to undertake personal development
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
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Maglona House
68 Kingstown Broadway
Carlisle
CA3 0HA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/