We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join our Digital Transformation Team. This role will provide professional project management expertise to support the Trust’s digital, IT and service transformation priorities.
Working across clinical, operational and corporate services, the post holder will lead the full lifecycle delivery of multiple complex projects from requirements analysis and business case development through to implementation and benefits realisation. The role is key to ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and that sustainable benefits are realised for patients, staff and the organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong NHS or large‑scale digital project experience who is passionate about improving services through effective change and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the end‑to‑end delivery of multiple complex digital and transformation projects within the Trust’s programme portfolio
* Lead project planning, governance, risk, issue and dependency management to ensure successful delivery
* Work closely with clinical, operational and technical stakeholders to identify, design and implement business change
* Produce and maintain high‑quality project documentation, including Project Initiation Documents (PIDs), plans, risk and issue logs, and progress reports
* Ensure project benefits are clearly defined, tracked and realised in line with approved business cases
* Provide clear, regular communication to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leaders and frontline clinical teams
* Line manage and support project team members where required, contributing to staff development and performance management
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management standards, processes and ways of working within the Digital Transformation Team
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Adam Charlton Job title: Digital Transformation Relationship Manager Email address: adam.charlton@nhs.net Telephone number: 0191 445 6103
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