About this role
Job summary
Due to successful bid for GIRFT MSK funding, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior Project manager to work alongside the GIRFT Clinical Lead and Clinical and Operational Lead (CLOP) for MSK Physiotherapy.
During the 6 months the project manager will help plan and manage the implementation and reporting processes associated with the majorMSKtransformationprogramme. This project will include; review and redesign urgent MSK pathways, standardise care delivery and expand group interventions to enhance productivity and long-term sustainability.Drivereferraloptimisationandreferrereducationtoreduceinappropriatereferralsandimproveserviceefficiency.Improvewaitinglistqualitythroughrobustvalidationanddigitalmanagementprocesses. AuditDNAandcancellationrates to improve patient accessibility including the use ofdigitalengagement,automatedremindersandself-bookingsystems,eliminating18-week waiting list breaches by March 2027,
Liaise closely with MSK CLOP, MSK Physiotherapy leads, and governance groups to ensure a collaborative approach.
The post holder will play a key role in supporting the delivery of strategic priorities across the MSK service, ensuring project objectives are achieved within agreed timescales while maintaining a focus on quality, patient experience, and continuous service improvement.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to strategic planning and within the overall strategic objectives, lead specific programmes of work to support the delivery of the the corporate and service Transformation Programmes. To ensure alignment of work streams and projects to each other and that interdependencies are identified and managed Build strong influential relationships with staff at all levels Work in a strong and effective corporate manner, working with key managers and departments to ensure priority programmes are successfully achieved To champion the PMO approach and help to build capacity and capability in corporate and operational teams contributing to more successful and efficient project delivery through providing guidance and expertise to staff at all levels on project management processes and principles.
About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.
Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please only provide the expiry date and not your share code within your application.
If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.
Please use your 'Supporting Information' to demonstrate and provide evidence in how you meet the Person Specification below.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training Essential
Evidence of continuous personal and professional development Educated to degree level or equivalent or commensurate level of experience
Desirable
Knowledge of local, national, strategic and operational policy developments and awareness of their implications Understanding the interfaces between Primary, Acute, Community Care, LA, VCSE sector. Nationally recognised qualification (APM, PRINCE2 etc) and/or commitment to undertake the training
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Essential
Experience working at middle management Ability to demonstrate previous experience leading successful projects and programmes Ability to lead and facilitate collaborative working across organisation boundaries
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.
Employer details Employer name Sirona care & health CIC
Address Options across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset
Hampton House
Bristol
BS6 6AU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)