About this role
Job summary
The London Kidney Network is seeking an experienced project manager to work within its programme team. The role will cover a portfolio of work, which will include patient involvement and engagement.
We are looking for
A Professional project manager to work as part of the LKNProgramme Team enabling production and delivery of LKN strategies, workplans, aims and objectives, under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Programme Manager
Experience and understanding of working as a Project Manager in the NHS, or Organisation of similar complexity.
Experience of patient and public involvement and engagement
Excellent organisational skills and a history of delivering transformational strategic and quality improvement projects.
A team player with an ability to build positive working relationships across organisational and professional boundaries.
Demonstrable evidence of effective project management impact and delivering measurable quality improvement outcomes are pre-requisites for applicants.
An ability to work to tight timescales and to work flexibly across multiple teams and projects.
Main duties of the job
Work with stakeholders to deliver and implement projects to improve and reduce variation in patient experience and quality of care, and clinical outcomes for those with renal disease
Identify, involve and incorporate the views and needs of patients, the public and stakeholders, in all stages of the project.
Lead discrete projects and act as an influential project facilitator - planning, coordinating and delivering the projects enabling clinicians to operate as successful leaders and effective change agents
Ensure effective performance management of the project
Create, maintain and deliver robust project plans, key outcomes, deliverable and timescales using LKN Programme project documentation. Complete progress reports as required.
Ensure appropriate data collection systems are in place to facilitate the analysis, interpretation and presentation of information relevant to the project, working closely with the Business Intelligence Lead.
Ensure there are regular project meetings to co-ordinate the work programme and report to the Management team monthly.
Build, manage and maintain strong and collaborative working relationships
Act with delegated authority in exercising identified leadership and project responsibilities.
Contribute to the communication of LKN work
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Annual Work Plans set out how the LKN will deliver strategic priorities through Clinical Workstreams across the full kidney pathway. Details are provided at londonkidneynetwork.nhs.uk
The LKN principles are shown at https://londonkidneynetwork.nhs.uk/about-us/
The LKN is hosted by St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, part of gesh.
***See attached job description and person specification for full details***
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree level education or equivalent experience in a relevant role(s) Continuous Professional Development. PRINCE 2/MSP/AGILE or equivalent Project Management qualification.
Desirable
IHI or equivalent QI qualification
Knowledge Essential
experience in the NHS in a relevant role, or comparable organisation Experience/ evidence of Project Management. Experience/ evidence of Relationship Management and/ or Stakeholder engagement Experience/ evidence of involvement in Planning and/ or Strategy. Experience/ evidence of Risk Management.
Desirable
Experience/ evidence of building a Business Case/ Case for Change. Experience/ evidence of delivering an enhanced experience for patients or improvements in the quality of a service. Experience/ evidence in developing and drafting papers, proposals and recommendations for Senior Management.
Skills Essential
Addresses complex and confidential issues that are sensitive with compassion, diplomacy and discretion. Advanced IT Skills i.e. in Excel, MS Teams, Powerpoint and Word Champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Communication Essential
Able to challenge and confidently engage and influence informally, involving and leading others, and adapting data/ evidence/ information to support this. Builds collaborative and cross - departmental - external and internal - networks and positive relationships for success.
Planning, Service Development/ Improvement and Strategy Essential
Able to build Business Cases/ Business Plans/ Cases for Change that are captivating and compel decision -making in driving forwards improvements in outcomes for patients and the quality of services. Contributes to, and encourages, effective and efficient financial plans to inform projects and proposals, ensuring optimal value for money.
Project Management and Risk Essential
Able to adapt to ambiguity in changing and/or conflicting priorities to deliver projects and tasks. Actively collaborates with others in coordinating, delivering and planning projects and proposals and oversees progress to quality and time. Anticipates and escalates identified issues and risks, collaborating and leading proactively on Risk Management and Mitigation. Designs and develops documentation and effective frameworks, processes and procedures, embedding these in overseeing project/ programme requirements.
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 St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Georges Hospital
Blackshaw road
London
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)