This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of digital healthcare?
We are looking for a Senior Project manager to join the Cornwall IT Services (CITS) programme team. Working with colleagues across the Trust and the wider system in Cornwall you will be responsible for leading Digital initiatives that support the Digital strategy, delivering change and innovation to support the delivery of care to our patients.
Successful management and delivery of projects within the Cornwall Health Community, each up to the value of £2 million
Successful management and integration of projects that may form part of national programmes of work
Management, co-ordination and motivation of a multi-disciplinary project team of 5 – 35 staff, including clinicians, nursing staff, support staff, voluntary workers, suppliers, IT experts, and contractors
The Senior Project Manager supports the Digital Programme Manager in delivery of Trust’s Digital Strategy Programme
Provides project management and leadership for IT/Systems development / change projects across the Trust, ensuring that key target dates and standards are met
Reports to the Digital Programme Manager and will have responsibility for specific projects and project budgets as delegated by the Digital Programme Manager
Shares best practice and acts as mentor to junior/temporary Project Managers /Project Support Officers and also provides advice to 3rd party project managers, engaged in Trust project work, as to the project delivery standards and methodology used within the Trust.
Engages effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both within and outside of the Trust, securing involvement in and commitment to the project.
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.
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks
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.
