About this role
Job summary
The IT Department is responsible for delivering Information Technology to the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. In addition IT is responsible for delivering revenue generating IT services to other NHS organisations and private enterprises involved in the delivery of Healthcare. IT has a total user count of approximately 10,000. Services are delivered from multiple Datacentres.
As a Digital Project Manager, you will be responsible for a number of digital projects which are pivotal to the key strategic priorities of the Trust. The successful candidate will work within the Digital, Data and Technology Team of our Digital Trust across several high-profile projects such as
Health Care Communications e-Forms
This will involve the co-production of solutions with citizens, clinicians, and various advisory groups. You will have therefore have experience of communicating effectively with a wide variety of people, be a problem solver and have a track record of successfully implementing digital solutions. In turn, you will get an opportunity to excel within a Digital Portfolio Delivery team who are focused on delivery by supporting each other.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Managing and delivering multiple complex projects which fall within the Trust's Digital Programme. Establishment, oversight, challenge and support to the Trust's Digital Portfolio work-streams. Supporting the identification, development and implementation of Digital Projects Generating new ideas, bringing forward ideas for change and actively designing and developing the system configuration to improve the delivery of IT solutions. Development of project documentation and reports, ensuring that they are fit for the appropriate audience and governance structure. Developing key internal and external relationships, working independently and within a wider team with a flexible approach. Be an ambassador for IT services and deliver
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent with post graduate qualification or experience in a project management-related subject Evidence of continued professional development Experience of delivery of large scale complex projects across the ICB
Desirable
Qualification in management, organisational development, change management or similar
Skills & Experience Essential
Significant experience of system design and configuration Experience of managing projects with active stakeholder, public and patient involvement Experience of using project planning tools, such as Monday.com, Smartsheets or MS projects
Desirable
Significant experience of managing high profile contentious projects within an Acute Trust Project management experience within the NHS
Personal Qualities Essential
Ability to interpret and apply national guidance Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
Desirable
Visio skills
Communication & Interpersonal Skills Essential
Excellent information management skills, including the use of appropriate project management applications in order to produce and maintain formal project plans and timetables Problem recognition and problem solving skills, including conflict resolution Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills Takes responsibility for escalation management and remains solution focused
Trust Vision & Values Essential
We would expect your values and behaviours to reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect & Responsibility
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.
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Employer details Employer name The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
Employer's website https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)