Overview
The Diagnostic Collaborative is looking for an experienced project manager to join the team. The Diagnostic Collaborative is part of the Provider Collaborative transformation programme team and delivers programmes of improvement and transformation to support Imaging, Endoscopy and Physiological Science services. You will work within a team of project managers supporting projects across all aspects of the services supporting colleagues within the provider organisations to deliver improvement in their services.
The Diagnostic Project Manager is responsible for the project management of key work streams within the work programme (for example, Workforce, Performance Improvement, Digital Integration, Procurement, and/or the Clinical Operating Model) and will provide overall project leadership, co-ordination, and support to the Diagnostic Collaborative. The post-holder is responsible for leading specific transformation and service development projects identified as part of the work programme and will play a key role in driving continuous improvement and delivery of Diagnostic priorities.
Responsibilities
* The role will require close working and positive relationships to enable strong collaboration with a wide variety of key stakeholders, including clinical, operational and managerial colleagues within L&SC acute trusts diagnostic services, work stream groups and programme board members, interdependent programme leads e.g. Cancer Alliance, as well as NW Regional Diagnostics Team and wider NW partners, patients and the public.
* The post-holder will be required to have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of Project Management principles and requirements, e.g., Prince2 or MSP qualification would be desirable, and ideally a qualification in quality improvement methodologies (e.g., Model for Improvement) and experience of working with clinical and non-clinical teams to drive transformation or improvement.
* The post-holder will provide expertise, advice, education, and support to ensure that projects and service developments are delivered effectively and for the ultimate benefit of patients and staff.
Job responsibilities are aligned with the needs of the Diagnostic Collaborative and partner organisations and focus on delivering improvements in diagnostic services.
About us
You will be employed by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust (ELHT) but will work for the Diagnostic Collaborative which is hosted by ELHT and is part of the wider Provider Collaborative Programme.
Details
* Date posted: 02 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 7
* Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 8 months
* Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
* Reference number: 435-1LSC-ELHT-046-25
* Job locations: Royal Blackburn Hospital, Haslingdon Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH
Person specification
Qualifications
* Essential: Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience)
* Essential: PRINCE 2, MSP (or equivalent project/programme management experience)
* Essential: Lean management (or equivalent improvement qualification/experience)
* Desirable: Management qualification
* Desirable: ECDL
* Desirable: Vital Signs training complete
Experience
* Essential: Experience of leading change in a complex organisation (e.g., health and/or social care)
* Essential: Experience of facilitating change using project management principles
* Essential: Ability to write formal reports and presentations and deliver them to senior groups of people
* Essential: Leading on formulation of new plans, strategies and policies
* Desirable: Previous project management experience
* Desirable: Experience of staff management
Knowledge
* Essential: Ability to identify organisation requirements and apply them to diverse situations within the Division
* Essential: Knowledge of Improvement Methodologies (Model for Improvement, collaboratives, Lean, PDSA Cycles, process mapping)
* Essential: Evidence of delivering to challenging deadlines
* Essential: Evidence of building effective working partnerships with colleagues within and outside the Division
* Essential: Good IT skills (Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
* Essential: Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
* Essential: Resilience to deliver projects and key benefits when faced with opposing views
* Essential: Strategic and analytical thinker with strong diagnostic and problem solving skills
* Essential: Ability to motivate, enthuse and empower others
* Desirable: Knowledge of Corporate Governance
* Desirable: Knowledge of Standing Financial Instructions and good governance
Personal qualities
* Essential: Ability to cope under pressure and meet challenging deadlines
* Essential: Ability to work autonomously and be self-motivating
* Essential: Able to work collaboratively as a member of a team
* Essential: Able to work flexibly and adapt to changing requirements of the organization and Division
* Essential: Maturity to know when and how to seek help
Other
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on overseas criminal records checks can be found here.
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