Job summary
Employer heading
Project Manager
NHS AfC: Band 7
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 鈥骋辞辞诲鈥 with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.听 The Trust鈥檚 overall rating has also improved to 鈥榞ood鈥.听 This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust.听 Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is听鈥淲orking together to provide outstanding care for our community.鈥
We are听Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are听Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are听Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are听Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don鈥檛 you come and join us.听 We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical. 听
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Diversity is what makes us interesting鈥 Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by听calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job overview
Do you want to be part of the biggest healthcare improvement to our facilities in a generation?
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is embarking on a transformative journey through the Building Berkshire Together (BBT) Programme. This initiative forms part of the Government鈥檚 New Hospital Programme, representing a once-in-a-generation investment to modernise and enhance healthcare facilities. Currently in the Strategic Outline Business Case phase, this programme will reshape the future of healthcare delivery in our community. As a Project Manager, you will be at the heart of this transformation, driving forward complex projects that contribute to the success of the BBT Programme.
Main duties of the job
Take full ownership of projects, overseeing all phases from initiation to operational completion. This includes planning, directing, and coordinating activities to ensure the successful delivery of projects. You will lead project teams in defining and translating requirements into clear operational plans, ensuring alignment with programme goals. Your responsibilities also include establishing robust project controls and providing regular progress reports, including the assessment and management of risks, issues, and dependencies. Additionally, you will lead change management initiatives, working closely with the wider project team and stakeholder groups to ensure seamless project implementation and integration.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest hospitals in the country. We deliver high-quality acute medical and surgical services to over half a million patients across the west of Berkshire each year, playing a vital role in the health and wellbeing of our local communities.
Our Values:
Compassionate: We treat everyone with kindness, empathy, and respect.
Aspirational: We aim to continually improve, innovate, and strive for excellence in all we do.
Resourceful: We make the most of our resources, always finding efficient and creative solutions.
Excellent: We consistently deliver high standards of care and service.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Project Manager will play a pivotal role within the Building Berkshire Together (BBT) Programme Team, holding professional accountability for the successful delivery of a diverse range of complex and high-impact projects. You will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest standards, while managing risks and aligning with the strategic objectives of the programme.
Please see attached JD for further details about the role.听
Person Specification
Education
Essential:听 Formal project management qualification (e.g., APM, MSP, Agile, Lean, Six Sigma & Prince2 or equivalent) or equivalent experience
Desirable:听Educated to degree level or with equivalent professional experience
Experience
Essential: Extensive experience in project management with a strong track record of delivering complex project.
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Desirable: 听Experience working within the NHS, healthcare, or other public sector environments.
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details
Employer name
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Royal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer's website
https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 鈥 Experience working within the NHS, healthcare, or other public sector environments. 鈥 Familiarity with NHS-specific policies & procedures, in the context of new hospital developments or infrastructure projects.
Desirable criteria
- Degree Level or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Excellent understanding of mechanism to engage stakeholders
- Experience in understanding and responding achieve high results of customer satisfaction
Desirable criteria
- Experience in supporting and development of business cases
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Naresh Hirani
- Job title
- Head of Programme Delivery
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01183226607
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