Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Digital Project Manager who has a proven track record of delivering multiple complex projects at rapid pace. Excellent leadership, organisational and time management skills are essential. Experience in clinical transformation and EPR rollout and a clear understanding of benefits realisation within the project deployment would be advantageous.
The role requires working closely with clinical and corporate teams at all levels, as well as with other areas of the department, so travel to our sites across Herefordshire and Worcestershire will be required at times.
The role is 37 hours over 5 days per week and will involve working both from our Trust HQ in Worcester and at home, as well as travel to other Trust sites across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
If you want to join a highly motivated team who are dedicated in providing quality, clinically driven, digital projects, to improve patient care please apply.
Please note the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status. Employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead the delivery of digital projects that support organisational priorities, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard using PRINCE2 methodologies. A typical day will involve coordinating project activities, managing stakeholders, and acting as the single point of contact for assigned projects. The role includes working closely with clinical and administrative teams to support service transformation, as well as liaising with suppliers and external partners. Responsibilities include developing project plans, monitoring progress, managing risks and issues, and reporting to programme boards. The post holder will also contribute to business cases, benefits realisation, and digital strategy delivery. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential to engage stakeholders, influence outcomes, and ensure projects deliver tangible benefits for patients and staff.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Details
- Date posted: 01 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: C9798-2411
- Job locations: 1 Kings Court, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1JR, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of project management and strategic planning
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing projects
- Relevant experience in core areas, gained through previous employment
- Significant experience at a senior level
- Significant experience of working with other agencies
- Track record of influencing and challenging
- Evidenced experience of the management of change
- Credibility, personal resilience and determination to implement projects across the organisation
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in relevant area
- PRINCE (Practitioner Level) or equivalent Project Management
- Qualification
- Formal leadership and management training at or equivalent to ILM Level 5
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Ability to assess and evaluate projects against agreed timescales and objectives and provide solutions to address any deviations
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements if the role
- I understand the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.
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