We are currently supporting Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in the appointment of a Senior Project Manager who will lead on major projects and initiatives to deliver the Strategic Estates masterplan, a key organisational strategy to enable the Trust strategy, clinical strategy and people strategy to be realised.
To provide effective leadership to and management of design teams and other consultants/specialists engaged for project delivery. Ensure effective stakeholder management and communications to create key links both internally and externally, holding to account for delivery where necessary.
Develop and maintain key programme and project documentation (for example business cases, risk register, communications plan, project plans, issues logs, equalities impact assessments, benefits templates and other relevant documents). Prepare, manage and evaluate options appraisals.
Support capital projects from feasibility through to timely completion and within budget working alongside project teams and partners. Work with the wider Estates team to ensure projects are delivered compliant with relevant legislation and best practice.
Prepare and present reports to diverse groups internally and externally. Support the delivery of effective communication through leading focus groups, developing newsletters and other communication methods where required. Ensure engagement of relevant service leads or clinicians throughout the life of the projects.
Work flexibly, diligently and autonomously to meet tight timescales. Plan and manage project budgets and resources. Chair and support project boards and working groups.
Person Specification/Knowledge and Experience:
* Educated to degree level or level of experience working at a similar level ideally hold PRINCE2 or MSP also;
* Proven track record in the management of complex projects and change within the healthcare sector, ideally within NHS Estates and Facilities Capital Programmes;
* Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders both internal and external.
If you are looking to apply via this advert it would be helpful if you could submit a brief cover note on your application detailing your experience in line with the above criteria