Project Manager (Pathology)

Job overview

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Pathology Department is currently underway with a programme of transformational change to enhance the user of technology, automation, digital systems and equipment across pathology services in support of patient care and operational efficiency.

The post holder will, under the guidance of the Pathology Programme Manager, be responsible for management and delivery of multiple concurrent pathology projects ranging from small operational initiatives to major transformation programmes exceeding £1 million in value.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Please note: for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval from your current manager and have completed documentation required beforehand (see secondment policy) , as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made.

Full time 37.5 hpw (Part time hours may be considered)

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for management and delivery of multiple concurrent pathology projects ranging from small operational initiatives to major transformation programmes exceeding £1 million in value.
• Projects may impact a small specialist team or large-scale organisational groups across multiple services and professional staff groups.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams, suppliers, stakeholders and senior leadership groups across the organisation.
• Responsible for development and maintenance of project plans, governance documentation, reporting arrangements, risk management processes and implementation schedules.
• Provide project reporting and assurance through the Pathology Programme Manager, Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) and Project Boards.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will provide project management leadership for the procurement, implementation and delivery of multiple pathology projects and transformation programmes ranging from operational improvements to large-scale digital and service redesign initiatives. The post holder will ensure projects are delivered safely, effectively and in accordance with agreed objectives, quality standards, budgets and timescales. The post holder will work collaboratively with clinical, operational, digital and corporate stakeholders to coordinate project activities, governance, reporting, communication and implementation planning. The post holder will support performance improvement, service development and organisational change across pathology services and associated programmes. The post holder will role model compassionate and inclusive leadership behaviours, supporting collaboration, engagement and continuous improvement across teams and organisational boundaries.

Applicant requirements

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.