Job overview
Collaborating closely with senior leaders, clinical, operational and corporate teams, you will function as a trusted partner, driving identified organisational projects or programme workstreams within scope, budget and to time, ensuring the best use of resources and delivering measurable outcomes/benefits in pursuit of our strategy.
You will work with the Associate Director of Strategic Delivery and Improvement to deliver and continually improve Programme Management Office (PMO) systems and processes to support the organisation manage change effectively. You will integrate improvement and project management principles into your work, utilising proven methodologies and tools following the Trust’s improvement framework.
You will support patient care and service delivery by leading time limited projects, identifying and implementing innovative solutions to optimise productivity, improve quality and foster a culture of evidence-based improvement.
Main duties of the job
Please see the JD and PS attached for more details.
* Support the development and delivery of change management processes and policies as part of the PMO team
· Articulate and adapt key project messages to a variety of audiences (including large groups) where highly sensitive or highly contentious information with discretion and judgement is required.
· Identify, establish and maintain strong relationships with key project stakeholders building a sense of trust and creating a shared purpose and vision. This will include the use of both informal and formal approaches, adapting style to secure maximum engagement and understanding.
· Facilitate discussions between a range of clinical and managerial professionals and senior leaders that may be contentious.
· Support colleagues, including the leaders of change, to move through the change process, understanding that this can be different for everyone, and adapting style accordingly.
· Influence and negotiate with others to maximise project effectiveness and success.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
* Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
* Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
* Access to Continued Professional Development
* Involvement in improvement and research activities
* Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
* Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· Ensure that all projects are clear on their aim; the purpose of the work, subsequent changes and intended improvement expected.
· Ensure that all projects have identified measurable benefits and disbenefits which are outlined in the benefits log and highlighted accordingly. Ensure effective benefits management including having an identified lead/owner, baseline data and a monitoring process.
· Ensure that the project scope, changes, resources, timeline and budget are defined and subsequently managed for successful delivery.
· Ensure that the project governance is established and agreed with relevant stakeholders.
· Ensure that the Trust’s standard project management documentation is used throughout the project including the risk, action, issue, and decision and change logs, communication plan, and benefits and measures log.
· Establish meticulous planning to ensure that a range of complex activities are managed effectively so the project stays on track, within scope, budget and delivers on time. This includes planning own work and that of others, particularly as part of the PMO function.
· Ensure that the project preparation and planning stages are fully undertaken before implementation of the project plan.
· Prioritise project tasks and build in contingencies to mitigate any risk to timely delivery.
· Anticipate avoidable issues and proactively mitigate these with support from a Programme Manager or Strategy and Planning Manager as required.
· Delegate tasks and actions to key stakeholders as appropriate to encourage collaboration and movement towards the project deliverables.
· Manage time efficiently so that deadlines are met and tasks delivered to time.
· Plan presentations, group engagement events and focus groups referencing complex facts and information to a variety of audiences including patient and carer representatives and external stakeholders, e.g. the local authority or VCSE partners.
· Analyse, evaluate and review highly complex information from a wide variety of sources, working to ensure quality and accuracy to support effective decision-making. This will involve frequent concentration, whilst the ability to respond to unpredicted project issues which involve the re-prioritisation of work.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Achieved grade
* Experience
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🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the
📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.
✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email
🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with. These include:
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.
If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.
🚀 Once Checks Are Complete -
The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
📣 Additional Information -
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.
If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.
Please note:
* We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
* We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.