Project Manager

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West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.

We also provide some specialist services that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.

Job overview

The West London NHS Trust is recruiting a Project Manager to join its Major Capital Projects Team.

The Major Capital Projects Team is responsible for the overall programme delivery of the Trust's projects. The Team comprises of dedicated industry and NHS professionals who are responsible for all aspects of project management from business case planning through to completion of works and managing all aspects of stakeholder engagement, governance, design, procurement, cost management, contracts and the construction, refurbishment or fit-out stages of works.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with in-depth knowledge of construction and building regulations, standards and legislation, ideally within a healthcare setting and be familiar with NHS capital project frameworks. The post holder must have a strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and health and safety practices, with excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills. They will be involved in multiple high value projects.

Main duties of the job

The Project Manager will play a vital role in delivering modern facilities which will help to promote effective care for patients.

We are recruiting a Project Manager who will manage a £5M programme of refurbishment works at our Hammersmith & Fulham Mental Health Unit.

The post holder will provide a single point of leadership for the successful completion of the project on time and on budget. They will co-ordinate and lead on all stages of the design and construction and engage the design consultants, Trust stakeholders, contractors as well as the relevant statutory bodies.

This position requires proven experience of project, cost, contract and programme management. Key personal skills will include effective planning, communication and negotiation skills, high motivation and the ability to be a team player.

Working for our organisation

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree/Professional qualification or equivalent experience
• DMS or MBA or progression towards qualification
• Prince2

Desirable criteria

• Dip project management
• Chartered Surveyor
• Engineer/Architect

Experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum 3 year capital project management experience.
• Expertise and experience in managing multiple complex projects simultaneously with multiple clients
• Experienced in managing staff
• Effective financial control
• Project planning and management

Desirable criteria

• Experience in managing capital schemes within NHS or Local Authority

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Working knowledge of CDM and H&S regulations
• Working knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract

Desirable criteria

• Contract Law (construction)
• CIM, CONCODE knowledge

As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.

We reserve the right to close adverts prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to West London NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, you will be required to undergo a pre-employment checks which can take between 4-8 weeks . After which your information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR ).

Please ensure you include email addresses for your referees which MUST be at supervisory or managerial capacity covering the last 3 years of employment to date to avoid delay in the recruitment process.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

West London NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Documents to download

• Candidate Pack (PDF, 368.6KB)