Project Manager - Targeted Lung Health Check

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Job overview

This role is only open to applicants that currently work within an NHS Trust within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care System (HIOW ICS).

Please note, this role is based in Andover.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the effective, implementation and delivery of the TLHC programme at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust working in partnership with the Clinical teams and existing Programme support.

The aim of the TLHC is to introduce a screening programme across North and Mid Hampshire to screen those aged 55 - 74 who have smoked during their lifetime to increased earlier diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer and other associated findings. The Trust is aiming to deliver the TLHC programme in October 2024

This post will support the implementation and delivery working to support and build relationships with:

• The TLHC programme team
• Members of the programme stakeholder group, including primary Care and The Wessex Cancer Alliance, And The NHS Early Diagnosis Team.
• Patient and carer representatives
• Clinicians and managers working within local provider organisations
• Hampshire & IOW ICB
• Provider leads (Acute Trusts and community providers), Public Health leads and other public sector organisations / voluntary organisations

Main duties of the job

• Develop and support a governance structure for the TLHC Programme including an overarching steering group and relevant sub-groups.
• Develop performance metrics to evaluate and demonstrate the implementation of the TLHC delivery plan
• Work with members of the TLHC team to monitor project milestones and actions and to investigate the causes of any variance from target/plan and proactively lead the to the implementation of solutions
• Analyse, interpret and present data to highlight issues, risks and support decision making
• Active management of risks and issues and lead the resolution and escalation processes
• Provide coordination of, and participate in, relevant working groups and provide project advice, expertise and support where requested
• Provide relevant and timely project management advice and guidance to the TLHC programme
• To ensure accurate and up to date quality information is in place to support, track and assure programme delivery
• To lead collaborative work with partners and key stakeholders within the region and nationally, to help achieve project objectives
• To align the project with other projects and programmes across the region to ensure effective use of resources and support the ICS and Wessex Cancer Alliance to improve patient outcomes
• Work collaboratively with neighbouring Trusts within the region to learn from and share good practice and to develop a HIOW approach.

Working for our organisation

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are happy to discuss flexible working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document (Candidate Pack) attached.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Educated to higher secondary level (or equivalent level of experience as a manager)
• A formal project management qualification (eg APMP, PRINCE 2, Agile etc) or equivalent verifiable experience
• Familiar with improvement methodologies/techniques such as Quality Improvement, LEAN, Six Sigma, PDSA

Desirable criteria

• Educated to first degree level

Experience and Skills

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable experience in managing projects or improvement initiatives
• An understanding of Cost Improvement planning and delivery
• Experience of problem solving and supporting others to develop this skill
• Experience of facilitating and managing change within healthcare or other complex organisations

Desirable criteria

• Experience of clinical work in an NHS (or equivalent) environment

Skills and Ability

Essential criteria

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and evidence of ability to motivate, negotiate, train, coach and reassure in a difficult or uncertain environment and facilitation
• Able to assimilate multi-disciplinary information and develop solutions
• Able to work under pressure, prioritise and to deliver required outcomes

Our commitment to you:

We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

The paperwork:

• HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first - as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Therefore, we would recommend that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID-19 positive patients within our services.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our preferred third party recruitment system (Trac). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email - please ensure to check your junk/spam folders.
• All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
• In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.
• This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. If you intend to apply you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

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Documents to download

• TLHC Project Manager (PDF, 630.6KB)
• HHFT Employee Rewards & Benefits (PDF, 723.8KB)