About this role
Job summary
To project manage major projects and initiatives to deliver the masterplan, a key organisational strategy to enable the Trust strategy, clinical strategy and people strategy to be realised.
UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.
Main duties of the job
Day to day project management of masterplan and other projects. Develop and maintain key programme and project documentation (for example business cases, risk register, communications plan, project plans, issues logs, equalities impact assessments, benefits templates and other relevant documents) Prepare, manage and evaluate options appraisals. Ensure effective stakeholder management and communications to create key links both internally and externally, holding to account for delivery where necessary. Work flexibly, diligently and autonomously to meet tight timescales. Plan and manage project budgets and resources. Support capital projects from feasibility through to timely completion and within budget working alongside project teams and partners. Work with the wider Estates team to ensure projects are delivered compliant with relevant legislation and best practice. Support planning and building control application processes for capital work To support the delivery of effective communication through leading focus groups, developing newsletters and other communication methods where required. To provide effective leadership to and management of design teams and other consultants/specialists engaged for project deliveryChair and support project boards and working groups. Prepare and present reports to diverse groups internally and externally. Ensure engagement of relevant service leads or clinicians throughout the life of the project.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand thatAIcan be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance ofAItools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do useAI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns thatAIhas been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION S & TRAINING Essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience working at a similar level Health & Safety Qualification (IOSH, NEBOSH) Project Management qualification Full Driving License Construction Design and Management Regulations Qualification
Desirable
Programme Management Qualification (MSP or Equivalent)
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Essential
Extensive proven track record of project planning, implementation, completion Experience in specific project management techniques e.g. PRINCE2 Experience of working within Estate & Facilities services Experience of procurement regulations, frameworks, tender documentation.
Desirable
Experience of working in a public sector environment
SKILLS & ABILITIES Essential
Knowledge of building and writing work specifications Intermediate IT skills Good influencing/negotiating skills Highly organised and disciplined Ability to understand, interpret and solve complex situations and issues Experience of line management Ability to quickly build relationships and credibility with management & stakeholders Ability to communicate at all levels Excellent report writing skills Ability to identify and manage risks
Desirable
Knowledge of construction contracts, JCT, NEC etc. Understanding of working in a health care environment, including HTM and HBN standards
Personal Attributes Essential
Professional attitude Self-motivated Ability to prioritise and multi-task Ability to meet challenging deadlines Able to work flexibly Commitment and energy to delivering projects professionally and to specification Enthusiastic and positive attitude
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 Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)