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NHS Borders

Dec 15

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Dunfermline, +3

AI generated summary

  • You must have healthcare project management experience, risk management familiarity, strong communication skills, be a problem-solver, team player, and possess a degree or equivalent experience.
  • You will manage healthcare projects, improve clinical services, collaborate with leaders, apply project management methodologies, and support a team while ensuring effective communication and problem-solving.

Requirements

  • NHS Borders is seeking to recruit a senior project manager with experience in healthcare services or transformation projects.
  • The successful candidate will apply a consistent project management process to multiple projects, from planning stage through to completion.
  • You will be highly familiar with project and risk management methodologies.
  • You’ll use tenacious communication to establish strong working relationships.
  • You’ll be a creative problem-solver who encourages new ways of thinking.
  • You will be an effective team player but also able to work autonomously.
  • You will be educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
  • The senior project manager will be an integral part of a small team of project managers, helping to shape our workplan and impact the wider organisation.
  • You will have line management responsibilities.
  • The working arrangement will be finalised through discussion, there are flexible hybrid working options available.
  • This role is based at NHS Borders site in Melrose (Borders General Hospital).
  • It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

Responsibilities

  • Do you like a challenge? Are you interested in supporting us change and improve the way we do things to deliver better outcomes for patients and staff? Are you experienced in delivering physical and/or improvement projects? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small, dynamic team supporting a large programme of change.
  • NHS Borders is seeking to recruit a senior project manager with experience in healthcare services or transformation projects. Recognising our challenging financial environment, this post supports the delivery of the NHS Border’s organisational strategy with a focus on improving efficiency and productivity.
  • In this role, you will collaborate directly with senior service leads to deliver projects that improve clinical services, which will impact on the quality of care for our patients. You will support projects aligned to strategic priorities in specific areas, for example laboratory services or theatres.
  • The successful candidate will apply a consistent project management process to multiple projects, from planning stage through to completion. You will be highly familiar with project and risk management methodologies. You’ll use tenacious communication to establish strong working relationships. In this role, you’ll be a creative problem-solver who encourages new ways of thinking. You will be an effective team player but also able to work autonomously. You will be educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
  • The senior project manager will be an integral part of a small team of project managers, helping to shape our workplan and impact the wider organisation. You will have line management responsibilities.
  • The working arrangement will be finalised through discussion, there are flexible hybrid working options available. This role is based at NHS Borders site in Melrose (Borders General Hospital).

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we support hybrid working options for this role.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience.

Is prior experience in healthcare services necessary?

Yes, experience in healthcare services or transformation projects is essential for this role.

What are the key responsibilities of the Senior Project Manager?

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for delivering projects that improve clinical services, collaborating with senior service leads, and applying consistent project management processes from planning to completion.

Will I have line management responsibilities in this role?

Yes, the Senior Project Manager will have line management responsibilities.

What qualities are important for this role?

Important qualities include strong communication skills, creativity in problem-solving, the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team, and familiarity with project and risk management methodologies.

Where is this position based?

This position is based at NHS Borders site in Melrose (Borders General Hospital).

Are there any specific legal requirements for working in the UK?

Yes, it is essential to demonstrate the relevant permission to work in the UK, which can be evidenced through various routes including specific types of visa.

Will criminal record checks be conducted for this role?

Yes, due to legislative changes from April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check, and your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme if assessed as a regulated role.

Can I apply for sponsorship if I do not have the right to work in the UK?

In some cases, it might be possible to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa, but this is not guaranteed and depends on the employer being a licensed sponsor and the post meeting the minimum salary threshold.

How can I seek further information about the position?

You can contact the PMO at pmo@borders.scot.nhs.uk for any further information or to have an informal chat about the post.

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NHS Borders

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2004
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

NHS Borders provides healthcare services to the Borders region of Scotland, offering a range of medical treatments and support for patients. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and to improve the health and well-being of the local community. Their purpose is to ensure accessible, effective, and compassionate healthcare through dedicated services, promoting overall health and recovery in the region.