Pathology Project manager
Job summary
Pathology services at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a project manager to join the team working alongside the Pathology transformation manager and senior management team to deliver a continued transformation journey.
This role will assist on a number of large scale Trustwide projects which directly impact Pathology Services and also directly control a number of projects within Pathology Services as well as promoting and assisting with delivery of quality improvement initiatives identified by individual Pathology disciplines.
Main duties of the job
It is the responsibility of the post-holder to use their skills, experience and subject matter expertise to implement, deliver and review projects after implementation against stated benefits.
Projects are undertaken in a structured manner in accordance with formal Project Management procedures (PRINCE 2 and Agile) and cover a wide range of disciplines including but not restricted to: Clinical systems; Business systems and Infrastructure.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:
- Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
- St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
- West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.
We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- oEducated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification or equivalent experience
- Hold a formal project management qualification (eg. PRINCE, APM, Agile)
- General management MS Project Specialist
Experience
- Demonstrate structured project management skills/experience including experience in managing change and leadership of project teams.
- Significant relevant experience in health service or other major large-scale customer service-oriented organisation.
- Demonstrate organising and prioritising multiple tasks and workloads and meeting deadlines
- Experience in creating and managing project budgets
- NHS/health information experience
- Experience in supplier management and contract negotiation
Practical and Intellectual skills
- Demonstrate knowledge of project management procedures
- Demonstrable capability of delivering projects on time, to an agreed quality and budget
- Demonstrate good communications skills, verbally and written including strong presentation skills
- Demonstrate complex problem solving and able to work independently across a broad group of staff
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
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/