Job overview
Band 7 - Neighbourhood Project Manager (Fixed Term 12 months - with a view to extension)
A fantastic and exciting opportunity has arisen within Whittington Health NHS Trust for an experienced and highly motivated Project Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in supporting the implementation of neighbourhood health in the vibrant and diverse London Borough of Haringey.
This role will form part of a joint team, hosted across GP Federation and Whittington Health NHS Trust. Both organisations have a strong and established history of working together to improve health outcomes for Haringey’s diverse communities. Serving some of the most deprived areas in the country, we draw on complementary strengths, deep local insight and a shared commitment to delivering high‑quality, equitable care.
The post-holder will project manage the Neighbourhood testbed programme (2026–2027), working within a wider Programme Management Office, supporting both the Haringey Neighbourhood test bed scope and the wider aims of Haringey’s Neighborhood programme and possible future partnerships or expansion of scope.
You will join an ambitious and inclusive partnership shaping the future of integrated care in Haringey. You will work closely with clinicians, community partners and system leaders to support residents in a more connected, preventative and person‑centred way.
Do you think you got what it takes? if so, please ensure to apply!
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Neighbourhood & System Leadership
1. Support development of neighbourhood-based modelt of proactice LTC care.
2. Build and mainatin strong working relationships across GP practices, community services, acute trusts and system partners.
3. Co-ordinate the delivery and coordination of all activities across the Neighbourhood pillars.
4. Embed systems for capturing and reporting on key indicators and facilitating a culture of continuous improvement
5. Maintain comprehensive project plans and programme documentation
6. Monitor progress against KPIs and milestones, providing accurate and timely reporting.
7. Work collaboratively with clinical and operational leads to embed change and improvement methodologies in General Practice.
8. Facilitate cross-borough collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Governance & Reporting
9. Provide project management support to enabling task and finish working groups across digital, estates, workforce, population health management & communications
10. Maintain and regularly update the programme tracker, RAID log, KPI dashboard, and action log.
11. Support the production of financial reports under the direction of the Programme Manager
12. Support the development of business cases, budget proposals, and progress reports for governance boards.
Team Leadership and Development
13. Provide project support to wider neighbourhood test bed staff
14. Promote a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Working for our organisation
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief.
The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the detailed job description for more information.
15. The post holder will be expected to carry out any other duties consistent with the role and grade as required.
Performance, Data and Reporting
16. Collate and analyse quantitative and qualitative data to inform programme decisions and identify improvement opportunities.
17. Produce regular performance and assurance reports for governance boards and external stakeholders.
18. Ensure all data is managed in line with GDPR and Information Governance requirements.
19. Support programme evaluation, capturing lessons learned and supporting continuous improvement and quality assurance processes within the programme
20. Monitor outcomes, escalate delays and address barriers to safe care progression.
Person specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential criteria
21. Experience in project management within NHS / Local Authority providers, commissioning, or system transformation.
22. Experience in quality improvement and change management methodologies (e.g., Kotter, Lean, PDSA, Theory of Change).
23. Project management qualification (PRINCE2 or equivalent).
24. Strong understanding of NHS operations, transformation, and ICB/ICS governance.
25. Proven ability to coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder programmes across multiple organisations.
26. Proven experience in service improvement, evaluation, change management, quality improvement, or digital transformation within health or care
27. Experience in financial management and co-ordinating budgets
28. Strong understanding of NHS provider operations in Primary & Community Care, PCNs, and the wider Integrated Care System landscape.
29. Knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles and their application in programme design and delivery.
Desirable criteria
30. Evidence of continued professional development in management, leadership, or quality improvement.
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
31. Organised with strong planning and prioritisation skills, able to deliver at pace in a complex environment.
32. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation to senior audiences.
33. Ability to build trust and credibility with clinicians, managers, and system partners.
34. An analytical and data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret and act on complex information.
35. Problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and competing priorities.
36. Interpersonal and influencing skills; ability to work collaboratively at all levels.
37. Skilled in report writing, presentation, and use of Microsoft 365, MS Project, or equivalent tools.
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
38. Demonstrates commitment to high-quality, patient-centred service delivery.
39. Demonstrates a positive and engaging delivery style
40. Works collaboratively, respecting and valuing diverse perspectives.
41. Proactive, self-motivated, and resilient under pressure.
42. Upholds the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
43. Always acts with integrity and professionalism.
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS
To comply with the Trust’s Safeguarding Children and Adults policies, procedures and protocols. All individual members of staff (paid or unpaid) have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults This will require you to:
44. Ensure you are familiar with and comply with the London Child Protection Procedures and protocols for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.
45. Ensure you are familiar and comply with the London Multi Agency Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Pan London Procedures.
46. Ensure you are familiar and comply with local protocols and systems for information sharing.
47. Know the appropriate contact numbers and required reporting lines.
48. Participate in required training and supervision.
49. Comply with required professional boundaries and codes of conduct
Whittington Health is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.