Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and skilled Project Delivery
Manager to take on this role, were looking for an authentic and self-motivated
individual with a proven track record of successful project management who is
looking for an opportunity to develop their skills and take on the project
management of defined elements of a larger programme of work. The Awareness and
Early Diagnosis Programme focusses on working with ICBs, Primary Care and
Place stakeholders, with a view to supporting the earlier diagnosis of cancer
through increasing awareness, improving rapid access to cancer services and the
right diagnostic test at the right time to reach our goal of 75% of patients
being diagnosed at stage 1 or 2. This programme seeks to support the use of NHS
resource to its maximum effectiveness and efficiency, and to support the
development and trialling of new and innovative pathways and diagnostic tests
for the earlier and faster diagnosis of cancer.
The Project Delivery Manager
role is an exciting opportunity to shape cancer services within Humber and
North Yorkshire, working collaboratively with provider, patient, and public
stakeholders, addressing health inequalities, and driving workforce and digital
innovation to design and deliver sustainable cancer services for the future.
If you think you have
what it takes to manage a number of projects and support the overall delivery
of the Cancer Diagnostics and Innovation programme of work, we would really
like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The role of Project Delivery Manager is to provide robust project management to the Awareness and Early Diagnosis Programme and the post holder will be required to ensure specifically determined elements of the Programme such as implementing and embedding the use of the Faecal Immunochemical Test in suspected lower gastrointestinal cancer investigation, developing and delivering a liver cancer surveillance service, and working with ICBs to improve rates of early diagnosis through increasing screening uptake, timely presentation and improving primary care pathways are delivered according to the ambitions of the HNY Cancer Alliance operational delivery plan 24/25.
The main duties of the role
are:
The project management and day to day running
of one or more large scale transformation projects
The setting up and planning of the project(s)
including project steering groups, project assurance function and any project
teams
Ensuring that the project reporting adheres to
the Cancer Alliance programme governance framework
Identify and manage the risks associated with
each project
Managing the change brought about by the
project effectively and efficiently
Maintaining knowledge of local, regional and
national projects that are current and pending
Provide expert project management advice and
support to other staff and teams within the Cancer Alliance and partner
organisations
About us
The ICB welcomes all applicants, however, we must
remind applicants that we currently do not hold a Tier 2 sponsorship license
(now called Skilled Worker visa sponsorship). Can we politely ask this is
considered before applying for this position.
HNY Cancer Alliance is
collaborating with our health, social care, voluntary and charitable partners to
achieve our vision of transforming the diagnosis, treatment, and care for
cancer patients in Humber and North Yorkshire, providing the successful post
holder with the opportunity to experience and be part of true system working.
The HNY Cancer Alliance team
is a supportive and aspirational team. We feel passionately about improving
cancer services for our communities and this vacancy would suit an experienced
Project Manager looking for an opportunity to project manage in a fast paced
and innovative organisation.
We actively encourage wellness
at work and have implemented weekly team wellness walks, we offer hybrid
working and are very keen to getting the work life balance right for our team.
There is free parking for staff at our base Health House, we are also
conveniently located next to a retail park.
The role is full
time, 37.5hrs a week, working a 9am-5pm shift pattern, there is no weekend
working expectation or on call responsibility
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key focus of this
role is:
The
project management and day to day running of one or more large scale
transformation projects
The
setting up and planning of the project(s) including project steering groups,
project assurance function and any project teams
Ensuring
that the project reporting adheres to the Cancer Alliance programme governance
framework
Ensuring
effective communication to all stakeholders
Identify
and manage the risks associated with each project
Managing
the change brought about by the project effectively and efficiently
Maintaining
knowledge of local, regional and national projects that are current and pending
Provide
expert project management advice and support to other staff and teams within
the Cancer Alliance and partner organisations
Make a
significant contribution to the development of the Programme Management Office
team as well as leading on specific projects.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of successfully leading change management initiatives and specific change projects
- Experience of producing robust business plans
- Experience of building and sustaining effective and productive working relationships with a wide range of people at all levels and across a wide variety of agencies
- Significant experience of public and patient involvement in service planning
Desirable
- Management experience in different health/social care settings
- Operational management experience
- Experience of contract negotiation
Qualifications
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas and knowledge relevant to the role acquired through masters level qualification or equivalent experience
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between NHSE, provider and commissioning organisations and the broader health and care system
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Project Management qualification and/or training
- Management qualification
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to work to competing demands and challenging deadlines
- Able to work effectively in a changing environment
- Ability to understand and analyse highly complex information, develop options, and present these clearly and concisely both verbally and in written form
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action
- Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others.
- Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
- Intermediate Keyboard Skills
- Good understanding of Microsoft Office systems
- Demonstrate a forward thinking and innovative approach to health and well-being
- Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others
- A positive approach which encourages, innovates and supports staff and colleagues
- Self aware
- Personal resilience
- Occasionally dealing with patient level information which will be highly emotional or distressing
- Ability to make decisions within the remit of the role
- Able to commute effectively across the CCG area
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of managing a budget
Employer details
Employer name
Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (857)
Address
Health House
Grange Park Lane
Willerby
HU10 6DT