Job summary The Innovate Out of Hospital Team is seeking to recruitan ICT Project Manager on an 18 month fixed-term contract.
The primarypurpose of the role is to support the delivery of the Coventry &Warwickshire Integrated Care Record (ICR) programme.
The ICR is anambitious programme of work that is focused upon improving patient carethrough the sharing of clinical data between and across health and social carepartners in Coventry & Warwickshire.
As we embark upon the next stageof this work, there is an exciting opportunity for a conscientious, motivatedand enthusiastic individual to join us!
We are looking for someone who isdedicated, flexible, and has the ability to work across a variety of projectsand workstreams, and is committed to deliver against our objectives.TheDigital Transformation Team Delivery offers agile working, enabling a mix ofremote working and onsite.
It will beexpected this role will work on any GEH and SWFT site as the project/s demand;examples are system go lives, team meetings, face to face meetings with projectteams and individual members as delivery and good practice demands.
In addition, this role will work acrossWarwickshire and all other customers as required.
Main duties of the job To be the accountable person for implementation of significant ICTprojects of strategic importance, dealing with complex situations which requireanalysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options.
Responsible for planning and managing theanalysis, design and implementation of these projects, highlighting benefitsand identifying who is to deliver in accordance with the project plans.Responsible for presenting highly complex and potentially contentiousinformation to senior stakeholders and large groups.
Prince 2 Practitioner qualification isessential.
About us As a growing company, Innovate has a range of benefits andopportunities to enable individuals to grow and experience a range of newchallenges.
Innovate has a commitment to develop staff and provide asupportive work life balance.
Innovate is a staff led company, with amission to provide the best technology solutions and support to our Trusts.At Innovate, we recognise the benefits of transferable skills anda desire to learn.
We encourage anyone who is interested in this role to get intouch, even if you do not meet all stated criteria.Innovate is able to offer NHS Terms and Conditions for staff currently employed within the NHS or within the last 12 monthsPlease note, we may close this vacancy earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a high number of applications.
Job description Job responsibilities Project ManagementLead and ensure the successful implementation of designatedprojects.Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, outliningmilestones, accountability, and progress monitoring.Resolve project related issues and escalate unresolved issues asnecessary.Prepare project documentation including Briefs and ProjectInitiation documents, using approvals to proceed.StrategyTo ensure project delivery is in line within therelevant organisational Digital Strategies particularly with key delivery principles.To deliver new solutions within the context of widerservice improvement programmes, the EPR programme and service and strategicpriorities.
Have an awareness of the ICB Digital Strategy andunderstand the interdependencies across organisations and digital programmes ofwork.
To assist with and/or develop Business Cases and fundingbids.
Identify opportunities, resources and obtaincommitment for other information system projects that offer benefits to the DigitalTransformation and EPR Programmes.Skillsand TrainingTo liaise with the Training and Change Teams to ensurethat the change management and training elements meet the needs of theimplementation plan and assurance of quality.To manage the delivery of new digital solutions whilemanaging stakeholders and suppliers, ranging from clinical, operational throughto IT technical teams and external companies.
To ensure high quality communication and engagementplans are developed and implemented appropriately.
Research & DevelopmentTo plan and manage change activities within theproject, that includes establishing baselines for change working closely withchange and training teams, and clinical and operational users.To ensure that acceptance testing is performed in linewith the project plan.To work with key stakeholders to ensure that there isclear understanding of the problems and commitment to the proposed solutions.Policies and ProceduresTo ensure that PRINCE2 and/or alternative projectmanagement principles are followed within the projects, and to promote theseprinciples to others within the project team as appropriate.To follow and adhere to Innovate Healthcare ServicesLtd PMO policies and procedures.
CommunicationsTo develop a project communications strategy andensure that effective communications regarding the project take place, targetedas appropriate to all relevant audiences.
To co-ordinate actions arising from the Project Boardsand Implementation Groups, and to provide leadership and co-ordination tovarious other implementation working groups as required.To involve clinical and operational managers to ensurethat analysis and implementation stages of the project are fully supported byclinical and operational staff.
Ableto write clearly and appropriately for a particular purpose/target group.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent, and/or IT qualification.
PRINCE2 Project Management Qualification.
Personal Qualities Essential Strong leadership and motivational skills.
Able to influence decision making and practice across all levels.
Able to prioritise and delegate.
Able to monitor and appraise individual and organisational performance.
Experience Essential Project planning across multiple and complex projects with experience of using Microsoft Project.
Experience and/or knowledge of the NHS, including strategic priorities.
Demonstrable experience of Benefits identification and realisation Understanding of good quality communication and engagement planning and delivery.
Experience of leading project teams within complex projects and driving delivery within a change environment.
Skills and Knowledge Essential Good understanding of Project Management principles.
A strong understanding and proven application of the principles of transformational change.
Strong communication and engagement skills, including being able to explain technical is-sues to non-technical staff.
Understanding of computer systems; ideally includes hospital digital systems.