Project Manager | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 03 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 May 2024 |
| Location: | Preston, PR5 6AW |
| Company: | Lancashire Care Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6200512/351-CS2541-CLK |
Summary
As the result of an internal appointment, an exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the LSCFT Programme Management Office (PMO) as a Project Manager, initially for 12 months as either a fixed term contract or secondment. The PMO was formed in December 2022 and since then we have created a team that our people love to work in, with an inclusive and compassionate culture. We are a dynamic team who ensure that we equip all our people with the knowledge and skills to develop their careers, whilst working within a project management environment, alongside a diverse range of services.
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Project Manager to become an integral part of the PMO team, supporting the delivery of locality, corporate and trust-wide projects in various locations within Lancashire & South Cumbria. You will be an enthusiastic individual, able to form relationships easily and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
This post is advertised initially as a 12 month fixed term appointment, however secondments will also be welcomed from internal and external applicants. If you are interested in a secondment, please discuss with your current line manager first.
The successful candidate will:
• Have an excellent understanding of project management methodology and change management, supported by a Prince 2 qualification (or equivalent)
• Lead and deliver a diverse range of projects across Lancashire & South Cumbria
• Provide project assurance to all levels of the Trust
• Develop and embed project management best practice
• Actively support and work closely with localities and corporate teams, including Directors, Operational Leads, Clinical Leads and corporate functions / colleagues.
• Develop and enhance the PMO and Trusts’ reputation and relationships internally and externally. This will include senior members of the Trusts’ Clinical networks, corporate functions, external partners and contractors.
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role
This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Apr 2024