The GIRFT (Getting it Right First Time) Projects Directorate at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital is looking for a part-time, home based, project manager to join a team delivering GIRFT and related projects for a range of customers. The projects are commercial and are sourced from customers who do not come under the umbrella of the nationally funded GIRFT programme run out of NHSE. Customers range from independent sector providers to national health services and can be UK or overseas based.
This is a key role in the development of the projects department of GIRFT PD, which was formally set up after the main GIRFT England program moved from the RNOH to NHSE in mid-2021. The role will be demanding and exciting, as you will play a major part in the growth of GIRFT PD, delivering high quality projects for a range of customers in the UK and possibly overseas.
The Project Manager is responsible for the planning and delivery of projects for GIRFT Projects @ RNOH. They will co-ordinate and deliver a series of structured, quality projects, using appropriate tools and resources to deliver against the proposal expectations, including Artificial Intelligence tools, to improve productivity. Projects are all in the healthcare sector and are data driven and clinically led.
Project Management
- Lead on the drafting of development proposals, terms of reference and related content and costings of a suite of commercial Projects.
- Identify key activities and associated costs, securing quotes from third party suppliers for project work.
- Develop comprehensive and cohesive plans (including comms and engagement plans), consistent with project timetables
- Manage client relations to achieve alignment on scopes of work for potential projects, ensuring all project approvals are in place before commencement.
- Ensure that projects maintain business focus, have clear authority and that the context, including risks, are actively managed.
- Identify, assess and manage the main project priorities including the development of all project resources
- Pro-actively manage stakeholders, resolving any conflicts through facilitation or other appropriate mechanisms.
- Deliver projects on time, to quality standards and to agreed costs
- Lead on organising peer review visits whether virtual or face to face,
- Design, develop and deliver webinars for clients
- Deal appropriately with very sensitive information about performance and change within each of the project areas.
- Use Artificial Intelligence tools to improve productivity
At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:
Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."
At RNOH, we’re committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.
Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:
24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare
At RNOH, we are more than a workplace—we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.
Leadership
- Responsible for the line management of admin support where required. This includes all aspects of management such as the management of sickness absence, appraisals, performance, disciplinary and grievance.
- Responsible for undertaking appraisal and personal development including progressing any disciplinary or capability issues.
- Shared responsibility for the recruitment of team staff
- Forge close positive working relationships, to support an effective matrix approach to achieve all project objectives.
- Managing third parties to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner and within budget.
Organisational Skills
- Organise and lead stakeholder meetings, chairing as appropriate, and note key discussions and agreed actions
- Prepare and produce updates for key stakeholder meetings
- Lead on the coordination of workshops for multiple client/suppliers to maximise outputs.
Communication and Engagement
- Work closely on each project with a variety of key stakeholders in a variety of roles and expertise.
- Communicate effectively with others, employing skills to motivate, negotiate and influence key peers and stakeholders in line with project priorities
- Produce a range/suite of comms and engagement products to meet the needs of the project deliverables including interactive sessions, written and verbal updates etc.
- Communicate with senior executive clients and internal colleagues at all levels on a regular basis throughout the project lifecycle.
Financial and Physical Resources
- Contribute to the detailed costings for each project.
- Oversee the budget spend for assigned projects, escalating any potential over-spend to the Commercial Director.
- Coordinate invoice payments with the RNOH finance team for all related expenditure.
- Track relevant finance information relating to projects to ensure we accurately track progress of payments from/to RNOH, clients and suppliers.
- Maintain update of all associated project costs and meet with Commercial Director/Finance on a regular basis to provide a progress update and agree any actions from information shared.
