Project Manager – Southampton Academy of Research
| Posting date: | 23 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,742.00 to £50,056.00 per annum (pa) pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6340667/188-THQ2-098-A |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
We are seeking a talented project manager who shares our vision for the Southampton Academy of Research (SoAR). Our mission is to support health professionals and scientists in Southampton as they explore and pursue fulfilling careers in health-related research. To learn more about SoAR and our work, please visit our website: https://www.soar-southampton.org/
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
We are looking for an excellent project manager to drive and coordinate the development, delivery and evaluation of our innovative and inspiring programmes of work within the Southampton Academy of Research (SoAR).
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Provide project management support to the Director and Associate Directors in delivering projects and programmes.
• Support the pre-project stages (expression of interest and feasibility) up to large-scale projects, scoping new projects including feasibility and business case development.
• Staff management for matrix project teams (e.g. SoAR project team, SoAR office manager and RLP programme administrator).
• Support the successful implementation of policy or service changes required as a result of the projects in collaboration with Divisional teams, e.g. R&D leads, service managers and heads of professions.
• Lead on implementation of initiatives and ensure there is an effective handover to business as usual.
What we’re looking for
Our ideal candidate will have:
• A masters degree or equivalent specialist knowledge and experience
• Knowledge and practical experience in the management and successful delivery of the full project lifecycle (including pre-project phases) of medium-sized projects.
• Knowledge of how to identify complex project risks and issues and develop detailed mitigation strategies
• Experience in working with a range of different stakeholders in university and healthcare organisational contexts is advantageous, but not essential
• Knowledge and experience in managing projects in the field of health-related education, training and R&D is advantageous, but not essential
Your project management skills will underpin our ability to support career development and training in health research for a wide range of healthcare professionals including nurses, doctors, midwives, allied health professionals, clinical scientists and pharmacists.
You will be joining a dedicated team who are passionate about supporting healthcare professionals to develop their research careers and enabling a research-inclusive culture.
Please contact us if you would to discuss the role further before making your application.
This advert closes on Thursday 6 Jun 2024
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
We are seeking a talented project manager who shares our vision for the Southampton Academy of Research (SoAR). Our mission is to support health professionals and scientists in Southampton as they explore and pursue fulfilling careers in health-related research. To learn more about SoAR and our work, please visit our website: https://www.soar-southampton.org/
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
We are looking for an excellent project manager to drive and coordinate the development, delivery and evaluation of our innovative and inspiring programmes of work within the Southampton Academy of Research (SoAR).
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Provide project management support to the Director and Associate Directors in delivering projects and programmes.
• Support the pre-project stages (expression of interest and feasibility) up to large-scale projects, scoping new projects including feasibility and business case development.
• Staff management for matrix project teams (e.g. SoAR project team, SoAR office manager and RLP programme administrator).
• Support the successful implementation of policy or service changes required as a result of the projects in collaboration with Divisional teams, e.g. R&D leads, service managers and heads of professions.
• Lead on implementation of initiatives and ensure there is an effective handover to business as usual.
What we’re looking for
Our ideal candidate will have:
• A masters degree or equivalent specialist knowledge and experience
• Knowledge and practical experience in the management and successful delivery of the full project lifecycle (including pre-project phases) of medium-sized projects.
• Knowledge of how to identify complex project risks and issues and develop detailed mitigation strategies
• Experience in working with a range of different stakeholders in university and healthcare organisational contexts is advantageous, but not essential
• Knowledge and experience in managing projects in the field of health-related education, training and R&D is advantageous, but not essential
Your project management skills will underpin our ability to support career development and training in health research for a wide range of healthcare professionals including nurses, doctors, midwives, allied health professionals, clinical scientists and pharmacists.
You will be joining a dedicated team who are passionate about supporting healthcare professionals to develop their research careers and enabling a research-inclusive culture.
Please contact us if you would to discuss the role further before making your application.
This advert closes on Thursday 6 Jun 2024