This vacancy is only open at this stage to internal employees of the following organisations within the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System:
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, inclusive of Black Country Procurement Group and North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service.
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board.
The Strategy and Transformation Directorate within MPFT are looking to recruit a B7 Senior Project Manager to support a range of commercial activities over the coming months.
This post is being offered on a fixed term basis only for 6 months and will be for 30hrs per week.
Experience of working on NHS tenders and business cases is essential. We also need applicants to be immediately available for work.
If you have any further queries regarding these posts, please email Alex Robinson – Associate Director Transformation Delivery
[email protected]
Support Care Groups & corporate directorates in delivering strategic objectives through a portfolio of projects & transformation initiatives.
Build effective working relationships with stakeholders to understand priorities, plan resources & support delivery of agreed projects and programmes.
Lead & manage complex projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery of objectives, benefits, quality standards & milestones.
Provide expert advice & guidance on project management methodologies, processes and governance.
Deliver project management training to improve organisational understanding of project frameworks, roles & responsibilities.
Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring outputs are delivered to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.
Proactively identify & develop service improvement opportunities aligned with Trust strategies, including preparing proposals that outline benefits, risks and resource requirements.
Support digital transformation programmes by delivering innovative digital projects that improve service delivery, patient outcomes & operational efficiency.
Promote the effective use of digital technologies & ensure alignment with Trust priorities, NHS digital strategies and national standards.
Advise stakeholders on digital best practice, interoperability, information governance & cyber security requirements.
Provide leadership, support & mentoring within the team, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and high performance
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
l This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
Develop and maintain effective relationships with Care Groups, corporate teams and key stakeholders.
Manage stakeholder engagement for new and future work, contributing to capacity planning, resource allocation and service delivery discussions.
Work collaboratively with Care Groups and corporate services to understand strategic priorities and business plans.
Contribute to service strategies and business plans aligned to organisational objectives.
Provide leadership in the development, implementation and monitoring of service delivery plans.
Drive innovation and continuous improvement using best practice and Quality Improvement methodologies.
Lead the development of funding proposals, business cases and tender submissions using research, data analysis and evidence-based approaches.
Develop service delivery models, workforce structures, financial schedules and infrastructure requirements for tenders and business proposals.
Present project, tender and business case updates through appropriate governance and approval processes.
Translate strategic objectives into clear project plans, ensuring alignment with benefits, risks, resources and milestones.
Manage projects from initiation to completion using recognised project management methodologies.
Ensure compliance with the Transformation Framework, maintaining accurate project documentation and reporting.
Manage project risks, issues, changes and exceptions, escalating where appropriate.
Monitor and report project performance through governance structures.
Ensure effective project closure, including benefits realisation, lessons learned and transition to business-as-usual operations.
Support the delivery of digital transformation initiatives aligned with Trust and NHS digital strategies.
Provide guidance on digital governance, information governance, cyber security, risk and benefits management.
Support the integration and interoperability of digital systems across clinical and corporate services.
Identify opportunities for digital innovation, automation and data-driven decision-making.
Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement digital solutions that improve patient and staff experience.
Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, NHS digital policy and best practice.
Support digital capability development through training, coaching and mentoring.
Manage digital projects with multiple interdependencies and support digital procurement activities.
Deliver training and knowledge-sharing activities as required.
Provide leadership, professional supervision and operational line management within the team.
Coach and mentor Transformation Team staff and promote a culture of continuous learning.
Support appraisal, objective setting and workforce development processes.
Monitor team capacity, workload allocation and resource planning.
Lead and contribute to team meetings and development activities.
Use Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and project management systems to support delivery and reporting.
Manage and utilise workforce, recruitment, finance, risk management and tender management systems.
Act as a budget holder for the service where required.
Demonstrate knowledge of NHS digital transformation programmes, interoperability standards and digital health technologies.
Manage governance processes, decision logs and audit trails.
Analyse project performance and make adjustments to ensure successful delivery.
Undertake audits, evaluations and continuous improvement activities.
Assess digital maturity and readiness, recommending appropriate interventions.
Develop and implement effective communication and stakeholder engagement plans.
Communicate complex information clearly and persuasively to a wide range of audiences.
Influence, negotiate and secure stakeholder buy-in at senior levels.
Facilitate collaborative working across internal and external partners.
Represent the team at meetings, forums and stakeholder groups.
Demonstrate a positive, proactive and innovative approach to change and service improvement.
Act as a role model and ambassador for the Transformation Team.
Work in a non-patient-facing role with occasional exposure to sensitive or distressing situations.
