WISDEM Project Manager

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join a rapidly expanding group of clinicians and clinical academics in Endocrinology & Metabolism at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW). The principal focus of the department is upon excellent clinical education and research.

This opportunity has arisen to further expand our academic activity in Endocrinology & Metabolism. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join a rapidly expanding group of clinicians and clinical academics in the Warwickshire Institute for the Study of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism (WISDEM), at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust. The purpose of this post is to project manage research and education/training. You will be encouraged to apply for funding to support further research activities.

The post holder will support the Research & Education Strategy in the creation, planning, coordination, and completion of a portfolio of projects related to WISDEM. They will work with the Clinical Lead to ensure successful delivery of priorities and collaboration activities on time, to quality standards and in a cost-effective manner, adjusting plans and associated activities as required., Within WISDEM, Lead and manage the successful implementation of projects, including coordination of staff, activities and resources to ensure the successful completion of projects, against agreed project plans to time and within constraints, using an appropriate project management framework (e.g. PM3), incorporating any review processes as necessary.

Produce and maintain formal project documentation required throughout project lifecycles including the production of policies and procedures, detailed project plan(s) covering setting up and then managing the various work packages, identifying key milestones and resource and risk implications for consideration by appropriate boards and groups as appropriate.

Manage project performance in respect of delivery of key project milestones/ deliverables, by establishing formal reporting arrangements on progress.

Liaise closely with the relevant project and funding officers to provide progress and financial reports and forecasts, in compliance with reporting requirements.

Determine and manage risks and issues, including managing project budgets, mitigating them as far as possible and escalating them as required.

Lead the delivery of project plans, allocating tasks as appropriate, identifying risks, issues and dependencies, considering best practice and current options and ultimately making recommendations in the best interest of the project.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.