Project Manager

Job Title:Project ManagerGrade: Band 6 2-5 years £37,3505+ years £42,618Location: CornwallAccountable to: Senior Project ManagerJob PurposeOur client is undergoing digital and clinical transformation, particularly through the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Programme. This initiative aims to revolutionize care delivery across Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, and the South West Peninsula. The Project Manager will oversee various projects within this program, ensuring effective implementation, delivery, and review.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Initiating, analyzing, documenting project requirements, overseeing development, managing concurrent projects, coordinating stakeholders, ensuring quality standards, managing risks, leading project teams, conducting system testing, training users, managing technical issues, and ensuring smooth project handover.
• Project Control: Developing procedures, managing project plans and budgets, handling scope changes, conducting post-implementation reviews, arranging meetings, and assessing project priorities.
• Financial and Contractual: Negotiating and managing project budgets, securing favorable contractual terms, procuring equipment, and monitoring suppliers' performance.
• General: Supporting users, representing IT service, staying updated with IT developments, and maintaining a safe and healthy environment.

3. Dimensions

• Managing projects up to £500,000 in value
• Leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Adhering to Policies and protocols

5. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required

• Knowledge: Degree level education, IMT/business management qualification, PRINCE2, IT proficiency, and awareness of relevant legislation.
• Skills: Project management, communication, problem-solving, negotiation, leadership, and IT skills.
• Experience: Project management experience, preferably in healthcare, budget management, and dealing with change.

6. Key Result AreasEnsuring timely and successful project delivery, meeting quality standards, managing transitions, fostering enthusiasm, and effective communication.7. Communications and Working RelationshipsMaintaining strong relationships within and outside the organization, including IT service, health community, suppliers, and various stakeholders.8. Most Challenging Part of Your JobManaging complex projects amidst conflicting priorities, cultural change, budget constraints, supplier management, and effective communication.9. Confidentiality and SecurityEnsuring confidentiality, complying with relevant legislation and Trust policies.10. Other General ComplianceAdhering to Equal Opportunities Policy, maintaining safety standards, data protection, NHS standards, and professional conduct.11. Job Description AgreementSignatures indicate agreement with the job description, subject to review.Person Specification for the Post of Project Manager

• Experience: Project management skills, health information experience, service change management, and supplier management.
• Qualifications/Training: Degree level education, project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2), and relevant IT certifications.
• Skills: Project management procedures, IT proficiency, problem-solving, negotiation, and team leadership.
• Disposition/Attitude: Self-motivated, professional, flexible, persuasive, and willingness to undertake professional development.
• Circumstances: Willingness to work outside normal hours, attend meetings outside Cornwall, and possession of a car.