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Job requirements
Essential
33 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Training
Project Management software
- Training
Management skills – Finance, staff selection etc.
- Training
Change Management
- Training
Process re-engineering
- Behaviours
Can work autonomously to achieve agreed objectives without reference to a manager.
- Behaviours
Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Behaviours
Capable of working with clinical & non-clinical staff at all levels.
- Behaviours
Self-motivated and an ability to motivate others.
- Behaviours
Innovative.
- Behaviours
Team worker.
- Behaviours
A professional attitude towards all staff & patients during incidental or planned contact.
- Behaviours
Strong written & verbal communication skills.
- Behaviours
Use appropriate behaviour when dealing with staff performance and disciplinary issues.
- Experience
Has experience of managing projects in a structured environment ideally in accordance with the NHS standard for Project Management (Prince 2)
- Experience
Has experience of delivering projects which deliver digital technology systems & support in clinical environments which required clinical & non-clinical staff to modify their way of working.
- Experience
Has successfully introduced new or updated digital technology systems to meet user requirements.
- Experience
Can act as the lead digital technology specialist in both the project management and change management arena.
- Experience
Evidence of continued professional development.
- Qualifications
Prince 2 foundation qualification or equivalent project management methodology.
- Qualifications
Professional or degree level qualification
- Practical Skills
An ability to analyse and resolve highly complex DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY problems where there is no precedent.
- Practical Skills
Can sustain the necessary concentration when analysing complex DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY issues. Can effectively deal with interruptions from staff during this time.
- Practical Skills
Development and monitoring of complex project plans.
- Practical Skills
Excellent key board skills and an ability to manipulate complex data at speed.
- Special Knowledge
Can provide evidence of highly developed specialist knowledge in all aspects of application implementation and change management. This knowledge to have been attained by working in a digital technology environment within a large organisation.
- Special Knowledge
Has a thorough appreciation of the opportunities that new technology creates.
- Special Knowledge
Good working knowledge of Microsoft desktop suite.
- Other Requirements
Understanding of the need for patient confidentiality and responsibilities with regard to the Data Protection Act and the Trust’s own policies regarding confidentiality.
- Other Requirements
Willingness to work Trust wide and travel regularly between Trust sites and occasionally to other organisations.
- Values and Professional Commitments
Commitment to improving the use of technology to support patient pathways within the Trust.
- Values and Professional Commitments
Commitment to delivering a high-quality service to Trust staff impacted by the introduction of digital solutions.
- Values and Professional Commitments
Commitment to developing good working relationships with staff and project team members.
- Values and Professional Commitments
Commitment to the continued development of a structured approach to change management and process re-engineering.
Desirable
13 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Has experience of projects that span multiple organisations.
- Experience
Has been responsible for the structured acceptance testing of application software.
- Experience
Professional or first degree level digital technology qualification.
- Experience
Has been responsible for acceptance testing application software.
- Qualifications
Prince 2 Practitioner qualification or equivalent.
- Qualifications
ITIL foundation qualification
- Qualifications
ECDL
- Practical Skills
Clean current driving license.
- Practical Skills
Use of Microsoft Visio
- Special Knowledge
Knowledge of the NHS Plan and Modernisation agenda.
- Special Knowledge
Knowledge of the NHS National Programme for IT.
- Special Knowledge
A good understanding of business process re-engineering principles.
- Other Requirements
Own transport is desirable.
Job summary
Are you ready to use your project management skills in a way that makes a positive impact on peoples lives?If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to become a member of our projects and programmes team within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Reporting to either a senior project manager or programme manager, your role will support our digital strategy by working on a variety of projects with both clinical and non-clinical colleagues across the trust.
In return, we can offer you a varied, interesting, and challenging role working as part of a fantastic team and offering all the support you need to learn at pace and achieve your career ambitions.
Main duties of the job
DIT at LTHT is a highly motivated and inclusive place to work. We hold our Leeds Way Values in high esteem and respect all colleagues. Within the trust we are always looking to improve and give the best service possible, and we are looking for individuals with the same drive to join us.
DIT look after the Trusts information technology, responsible for delivering and embedding the latest digital innovations, finding the right hardware and software to meet business needs, turning information into insight and everything in between. Its an exciting time to join us, as we offer varied and rewarding opportunities.
We'd love to consider your application if you want to be a part of delivering operational services that allow patients to be treated effectively across Leeds.
We support hybrid working; however, applicants should note that regular on-site attendance across Trust locations is an essential requirement of this role.
Please note that if you are applying for a fixed term position, should funding be available to support there may be a possibility of the position becoming permanent.
If you choose to use Al tools to complete your application, please take the time to edit and personalise your application and ensure that the language used reflects your behaviours, ideas and values. We want to understand what you can bring to LTHT and your reasons for applying, not a version of these created by AI. AI is a tool, it is not a replacement for your thoughts, experience and idea
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
- Date posted: 14 September 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: 002129
- Job locations: Cross Site, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Aliza Ali
Programme Manager
Aliza.ali1@nhs.net
Shortlisting Date: 28.09.2026
Screening Call Date: wc 05.10.2026
Interview Date: wc 12.10.2026
What you will bring to the role
Project management qualification or experience of managing projects
End to end project management
Strong stakeholder management experience
Experience of working within a defined project management methodology including the creation and management of relevant artefacts
Experience of working in a healthcare or technical setting
Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously across a range of work areas
A good team player able to work flexibly to meet the evolving needs of the department
Ability to lead a project team with a range of different skills
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are.
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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