Job summary
At the Royal Orthopaedic NHS Foundation Trust, we are responding to the increasing complexity of the health and care system and the urgent need to strengthen our digital infrastructure. As part of this, we are implementing a unified Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system, transforming the way we deliver care across the Trust.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to lead and support core workstreams within this transformational programme. You will play a pivotal role in managing the development of clinical pathways and service redesign in line with our programme plan, ensuring that our digital systems deliver tangible benefits for patients and staff alike.
Our priority 'enabler' workstreams are critical to the successful deployment of the EPR, shaping the Trust's future organisational infrastructure and digital capability. In this role, you will manage large-scale, sustainable change as we move away from outdated, paper-based clinical and non-clinical processes, embedding innovation and efficiency across the Trust.
We are looking for a proactive, organised, and collaborative professional with experience in programme or project management within a healthcare environment. This is a unique opportunity to lead a digital transformation that will have a lasting impact on patient care and service delivery at the Royal Orthopaedic NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with the other workstream leads, leading the implementation of their own workstream to successfully implement the EPR across the organisation. The EPR Programme involves significant organisational change management and may require the solving of complex technical issues to enable the transformation, clinical and administrative processes. In addition, the post holder may have line managementresponsibility for workstream staff.
About us
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata if part-time.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Job locations
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Bristol Road South
Birmingham
B31 2AP
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification document for full list of details on the main responsibilities for the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification document for full list of details on the main responsibilities for the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Bachelor's Degree level education or equivalent in a relevant subject or demonstrable equivalent experience
* PRINCE2 Practitioner or Agile Practitioner or equivalent
Desirable
* Change Management Training
* Facilitation Training
Experience
Essential
* Experience in implementing organisational change projects
Desirable
* Experience of project management in an NHS environment
* Experience of implementing a clinical IT system
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of MS Office and MS Project or other project management tools
Desirable
* Knowledge of IT systems in a clinical setting
Skills
Essential
* Be able to write regular reports and updates
* Be able to manage all aspects of work including monitoring and managing performance
Desirable
* Analytical skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Bachelor's Degree level education or equivalent in a relevant subject or demonstrable equivalent experience
* PRINCE2 Practitioner or Agile Practitioner or equivalent
Desirable
* Change Management Training
* Facilitation Training
Experience
Essential
* Experience in implementing organisational change projects
Desirable
* Experience of project management in an NHS environment
* Experience of implementing a clinical IT system
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of MS Office and MS Project or other project management tools
Desirable
* Knowledge of IT systems in a clinical setting
Skills
Essential
* Be able to write regular reports and updates
* Be able to manage all aspects of work including monitoring and managing performance
Desirable
* Analytical skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) 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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) 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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Bristol Road South
Birmingham
B31 2AP
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Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Bristol Road South
Birmingham
B31 2AP
Employer's website
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