Pathology Project Manager

Job summary

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Pathology Department is currently underway with a programme of transformational change to enhance the user of technology, automation, digital systems and equipment across pathology services in support of patient care and operational efficiency.

The post holder will, under the guidance of the Pathology Programme Manager, be responsible for management and delivery of multiple concurrent pathology projects ranging from small operational initiatives to major transformation programmes exceeding £1 million in value.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Please note: for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval from your current manager and have completed documentation required beforehand (see secondment policy) , as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made.

Full time 37.5 hpw (Part time hours may be considered)

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide project management leadership for the procurement, implementation and delivery of multiple pathology projects and transformation programmes ranging from operational improvements to large-scale digital and service redesign initiatives.The post holder will ensure projects are delivered safely, effectively and in accordance with agreed objectives, quality standards, budgets and timescales.The post holder will work collaboratively with clinical, operational, digital and corporate stakeholders to coordinate project activities, governance, reporting, communication and implementation planning.The post holder will support performance improvement, service development and organisational change across pathology services and associated programmes.The post holder will role model compassionate and inclusive leadership behaviours, supporting collaboration, engagement and continuous improvement across teams and organisational boundaries.

About us

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide project management leadership for the procurement, implementation and delivery of multiple pathology projects and transformation programmes ranging from operational improvements to large-scale digital and service redesign initiatives.The post holder will ensure projects are delivered safely, effectively and in accordance with agreed objectives, quality standards, budgets and timescales.The post holder will work collaboratively with clinical, operational, digital and corporate stakeholders to coordinate project activities, governance, reporting, communication and implementation planning.The post holder will support performance improvement, service development and organisational change across pathology services and associated programmes.The post holder will role model compassionate and inclusive leadership behaviours, supporting collaboration, engagement and continuous improvement across teams and organisational boundaries.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide project management leadership for the procurement, implementation and delivery of multiple pathology projects and transformation programmes ranging from operational improvements to large-scale digital and service redesign initiatives.The post holder will ensure projects are delivered safely, effectively and in accordance with agreed objectives, quality standards, budgets and timescales.The post holder will work collaboratively with clinical, operational, digital and corporate stakeholders to coordinate project activities, governance, reporting, communication and implementation planning.The post holder will support performance improvement, service development and organisational change across pathology services and associated programmes.The post holder will role model compassionate and inclusive leadership behaviours, supporting collaboration, engagement and continuous improvement across teams and organisational boundaries.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS Pathology services OR equivalent experience of training, staff and project management knowledge to post graduate diploma level equivalent.
• Degree or substantial project management experience.
• Qualification and experience in project management methodology to PRINCE2 Practitioner level or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of project management techniques and processes

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS Pathology services OR equivalent experience of training, staff and project management knowledge to post graduate diploma level equivalent.
• Degree or substantial project management experience.
• Qualification and experience in project management methodology to PRINCE2 Practitioner level or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of project management techniques and processes

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 .

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. .

Additional information
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 .

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. .

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address

North Tyneside Hospital

North Shields

NE29 8NH

United Kingdom

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