Diagnostic Project Manager

The Diagnostic Project Manager is responsible for the project management of key work streams within the work programme (for example, Workforce, Performance Improvement, Digital Integration, Procurement, and/or the Clinical Operating Model) and will provide overall project leadership, co-ordination, and support to the Diagnostic Collaborative. The post-holder is responsible for leading specific transformation and service development projects identified as part of the work programme and will play a key role in driving continuous improvement and delivery of Diagnostic priorities., The role will require close working and positive relationships to enable strong collaboration with a wide variety of key stakeholders, including clinical, operational and managerial colleagues within L&SC acute trusts diagnostic services, work stream groups and programme board members, interdependent programme leads e.g. Cancer Alliance, as well as NW Regional Diagnostics Team and wider NW partners, patients and the public. The post-holder will be required to have an in-depth knowledge and understand of Project Management principles and requirements, e.g., Prince2 or MSP qualification would be desirable, and ideally a qualification in quality improvement methodologies (e.g., Model for Improvement) and experience of working with clinical and non-clinical teams to drive transformation or improvement. The post-holder will provide expertise, advice, education, and support to ensure that projects and service developments are delivered effectively and for the ultimate benefit of patients and staff.

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience)
• PRINCE 2, MSP (or equivalent project/ programme management experience)
• Lean management (or equivalent improvement qualification/experience)
Desirable criteria
• Management qualification
• ECDL
• Vital Signs training complete, Experience of leading change in a complex organisation (e.g., health and/or social care)
• Experience of facilitating change using project management principles
• Ability to write formal reports and presentations and deliver them to senior groups of people.
• Leading on the formulation of new plans, strategies, developing or adopting new policies.
Desirable criteria
• Previous project management experience
• Experience of staff management
• Previous clinical or operational experience working within a diagnostic specialty
• Previous clinical or operational experience working in the NHS, Ability to identify organisation requirements and to apply those to a variety of situations and circumstances within the Division
• Knowledge of Improvement Methodologies such as Model for Improvement, collaboratives, Lean, PDSA Cycles, process mapping etc.
• Evidence of delivering to challenging deadlines.
• Evidence of building effective working partnerships with colleagues within and outside the Division
• Good IT skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Resilience to deliver projects and key benefits when faced with opposing views
• Strategic and analytical thinker with strong diagnostic and problem solving skills
• Ability to motivate, enthuse and empower others
Desirable criteria
• Knowledge of Corporate Governance
• Knowledge of Standing Financial Instructions and good governance, Ability to cope under pressure and meet challenging deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously and be self- motivating
• Able to work collaboratively as a member of a team
• Able to work flexibly and adapt to suit the changing requirements of the organization and Division
• Maturity to know when and how to seek help
Special RequirementsEssential criteria
• Able to work across sites and remotely in accordance with the agile working policy
  
  At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work., The Diagnostic Collaborative is looking for an experienced project manager to join the team.
The Diagnostic Collaborative is part of the Provider Collaborative transformation programme team and delivers programmes of improvement and transformation to support Imaging, Endoscopy and Physiological Science services. You will work within a team of project managers supporting projects across all aspects of the services supporting colleagues within the provider organisations to deliver improvement in their services., You will be employed by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust (ELHT) but will work for the Diagnostic Collaborative which is hosted by ELHT and is part of the wider Provider Collaborative Programme., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

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• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
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Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained. The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed. The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.