Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Project Manager
The closing date is 03 November 2025
*Due to high volumes of applications this advert may close early so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment*
We are recruiting for three Senior Project Manager vacancies at Band 7, on 12‑month fixed‑term contracts, or secondments for existing NHS staff.
We seek applicants who have proven experience in successfully planning and delivering transformational change projects for frontline healthcare, whether it be as a clinician, an operational manager, or as a change manager.
The role of Senior Project Manager is critical in leading and supporting the delivery of our ongoing work programme. If you are ready to make a significant impact on delivering local strategic priorities and the three shifts in the ten‑year health plan, then we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
These are senior Band 7 roles, and the successful applicants will have direct experience of working within the NHS. The projects they will be assigned to lead on and others they will directly support will be dependent on previous experience.
Additionally, applicants must:
* Have a positive mindset towards the use of innovations that can transform and improve the ways in which health and care services might be delivered.
* Have experience of successfully collaborating across teams to deliver projects that improve healthcare outcomes.
* Possess strong communication skills – written, verbal and delivering presentations.
* Be highly motivated, resilient and extremely well organised.
* Have an ability to influence others to support change management initiatives.
Health Innovation West of England embraces a hybrid working model, offering the flexibility to work from home and in our office in Bristol. However, this role requires a firm expectation to attend regular meetings in our Bristol offices, and to be able to work from the office on a regular basis. You would also be required to travel occasionally to other locations within our geography and nationally for in‑person meetings and events.
Before applying, please make sure you would be able to meet these requirements if successful in the role.
About us
The Health Innovation West of England is one of 15 organisations within the Health Innovation Network, established and commissioned by NHS England and the Office of Life Sciences.
Our role is to deliver positive health and care outcomes in the West of England and nationally by supporting the discovery and development of promising innovations and the deployment of proven innovations. We achieve this by first understanding and then responding to local system priorities, placing a strong emphasis on reducing health inequalities. In this way we can make sure that innovations benefit more patients more quickly, enabling people to play an increasing role in their own care and prevention of ill health.
Our work programme aligns with the UK government’s 3 shifts for healthcare:
* Hospital to community
* Treatment to prevention
We are an NHS organisation and employment with Health Innovation West of England is through the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, and as an NHS organisation we value diverse backgrounds and experiences to foster innovation and reflect the population we serve.
Find out more about the Health Innovation West of England at https://www.healthinnowest.net/
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.
We highly recommend contacting us prior to application to gain a deeper understanding of the diverse projects and programmes we deliver. Your supporting statement is your chance to showcase how your qualifications, knowledge, skills, and extensive experience align with this demanding yet rewarding role. Please note: while AI tools can help, we need you to declare their usage. Relying solely on AI for your application is not recommended, as it may lack the personal touch and specific details we are looking for, and could lead to misrepresentation.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
* Educated to degree level in healthcare, management or a relevant field, or has significant relevant experience.
* Excellent standard of English – written, spoken and grammar.
Knowledge & Experience
* Significant experience of project management.
* Knowledge of project management methodologies.
* Experience in supporting business change management processes.
* Understanding of the importance of evaluating interventions.
* Awareness of the areas in which Health Innovation West of England works.
* Knowledge of the health and social care system and current priorities.
* Previous experience of working in healthcare, academia, innovation or another environment which Health Innovation Network operates within.
* Experience of working within complex networks of stakeholders from different organisations, professional backgrounds and with different priorities.
* Experience of planning and carrying out evaluation activities.
* Experience of performance monitoring and measurement.
* Experience in mentoring and training other team members.
Specific Skills
* Excellent keyboard skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
* Able to clearly communicate complex information verbally, in writing and electronically in appropriate formats.
* Knowledge and understanding of confidential information management.
* Good understanding of Verto Project Management Software solution, or similar systems.
* Experience of co‑ordinating and chairing meetings.
* Excellent relationship management skills.
* Experience in the use of quality improvement methods and tools.
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.
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working
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