Job Summary
To project manage major projects and initiatives to deliver the masterplan, a key organisational strategy to enable the Trust strategy, clinical strategy and people strategy to be realised.
Main Duties
* Day to day project management of masterplan and other projects.
* 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), and prepare, manage and evaluate options appraisals.
* Ensure effective stakeholder management and communications to create key links both internally and externally, holding to account for delivery where necessary.
* Work flexibly, diligently and autonomously to meet tight timescales.
* Plan and manage project budgets and resources.
* 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.
* Support planning and building control application processes for capital work; support the delivery of effective communication through leading focus groups, developing newsletters and other communication methods where required.
* Provide effective leadership to and management of design teams and other consultants/specialists engaged for project delivery; chair and support project boards and working groups.
* Prepare and present reports to diverse groups internally and externally.
* Ensure engagement of relevant service leads or clinicians throughout the life of the project.
About Us
At Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (DCHFT), we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our employees.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high‑quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under‑represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Key Competencies
* Experience in managing complex projects
* Experience in managing change
* Experience in communications and stakeholder management
* Experience of leading teams
* Experience of working in public sector or health care
* Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders both internal and external
* Experience of working on capital projects
Education, Qualification & Training
* Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience working at a similar level
* PRINCE2 or equivalent or experience to a master level equivalent
Skills & Abilities
* Ability to communicate efficiently verbally and in writing
* Ability to work effectively in a team
* Organisational and administrative skills for managing a highly complex workload
* Project management skills; demonstrating the ability to lead the design, delivery and evaluation of complex projects
* Demonstrated ability to analyse situations and provide solutions
* Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and Outlook
* Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy
* Demonstrated ability of presentation skills
* Ability to lead and inspire change
Desirable
* Ability to motivate others
* Ability to work on own initiative and unsupervised
Salary & Contract
£55,690 to £62,682 per annum
Permanent; full‑time, flexible working
Location
Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY
Reference Number
405-25-AC470SPM
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer Details
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY
Website: https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/
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