Transformation Project Manager

This is an exciting role for a project manager to either build on existing or develop further project management skills. Leading on several improvement projects as part of the Service Transformation Team. We are looking for an enthusiastic change agent with experience of projects and change management in a healthcare setting to lead on the implementation of several improvement projects across a range of departments within the Trust.
The candidate will have exceptional communication skills and the ability to engage with and lead ward and departmental teams through change. Using strong project management techniques to successfully deliver service improvements.
The post holder will act as ambassador for service improvement and promotion of a range of recognised quality improvement approaches and change management models to identify opportunities to support teams to deliver their financial, activity, user experience and clinical and quality outcomes and supporting teams to implement new clinical care pathways which improves health and wellbeing.
The post holder will encourage innovation and maintain a continuous improvement culture amongst staff, leading by example by constantly challenging current practice, whilst identifying opportunities for improvement for the benefit of our patients., + Manage targeted improvement and change management projects independently at any one time.
+ Act as an effective role model, contribute to a culture of civility and inclusivity, positive performance management and develop own credibility through the demonstration of high standards.
+ Support the Service Transformation Managers on large scale transformation programme's as part of the Trust's objectives and strategic direction to provide safe effective services and outcomes
+ Lead on the performance monitoring and reporting of improvement projects, with responsibility for monitoring progress of the implementation in line with the programme timeline, recognising changing priorities and implementing corrective actions where necessary. Take responsibility for the maintenance of project documentation and reporting.
+ Undertake complex data analysis from a range of sources to identify opportunities for improvement and review progress against agreed key performance indicators.
+ To report on and manage risks and issues within the projects and escalation to the project Senior Responsible Officer and operational leads where required.
+ Assist in creating and delivering internal and external presentations, reports and communication materials to support delivery of improvements.

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Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
+ Safety
+ Care
+ Respect
+ Communication
+ Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more., The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
New colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome here at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
For our agenda for change staff, we offer a competitive benefits package with regular pay awards, annual leave of 27 days increasing to 33 days after 10 years and access to a competitive Pension Scheme to which both you and the Trust contribute. These terms and conditions are not applicable for Non-Executive positions.
Alongside this there are extensive training development opportunities with paid mandatory training, a protected training budget for staff and support for flexible working. We have an on-site Occupational Health Service to support you at work and have fast track access to physio, counselling and complimentary therapies.