Project Manager

Job overview

We are looking for someone to coordinate change projects in our Acute & Crisis clinical services. This post will suit someone who has experience of working in the NHS, especially in older people services, community or acute mental health services, accommodation  or care home pathways. The role may suit a clinician who would like the opportunity to develop their project management and organisational skills, in a stable and nurturing environment.

We are looking for someone who is proactive and who is a confident communicator. The role will require someone to be able to organise and present information frequently and  coherently.  The post holder will also be required to communicate with a range of people from the health, social care and commissioning sectors; as well as communicating a clear time frame for actions and assurances from these colleagues.

It is an fixed term opportunity ending on 31st March 2027, and so would suit someone looking for a secondment or development opportunity.  You will report directly to the Service Director for Acute & Crisis Services, who will also provide initial coaching and direction in terms of project management in this context.

We encourage people who are interested in this role to arrange a conversation with Aisling Clifford, by contacting Executive Assistant Courtney Robinson: [email protected]

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with clinicians, financial accountants, Human Resources, Business Office, the Continuous Improvement Team; as well as with operational leaders in the Acute & Crisis Mental Health Directorate, in Oxleas Corporate Services and in the wider Health and Commissioning system in South East London. In that regard, it is an excellent opportunity for someone to develop existing interests and skills in the fields of operational leadership, project management and system working.

• The post holder will support with the project management and implementation of upcoming changes to services within the Directorate.
• Requirement to travel to Oxleas sites as needed across Bexley, Bromley & Greenwich.
• Ensuring a sound project and programme management approach underpins all activities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Work effectively within the Directorate.
• Provide robust project management.
• Develop and deliver clear project plans using known project management tools to ensure the programmes deliver the outcomes required and to time.
• The post holder will provide monthly reports for project boards and senior leaders on the delivery of specific programmes of work.
• Monitoring the delivery of key projects to ensure the measures and aims of the projects are met and making recommendations to address issues & challenges to implementation.
• Be responsible for identifying and prioritising issues or risks and escalate to the Director as appropriate.