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Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Able to work at Trust sites and locations as required
- Skills
Effective problem-solving skills
- Skills
Ability to use information systems effectively and interpret data appropriately
- Skills
Strong planning and organisational skills for managing project tasks and timelines
- Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Power BI, and Teams
- Knowledge
Understanding of project planning principles, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
- Knowledge
Familiarity with project management tools and techniques (e.g. risk registers, Gantt charts, stakeholder mapping).
- Knowledge
Knowledge of project governance and reporting processes within defined parameters
- Knowledge
Awareness of change management principles and how they apply to project delivery.
- Experience
Experience managing defined projects or supporting change initiatives within a team or department.
- Experience
Experience in applying project management tools and techniques to deliver project outcomes.
- Qualifications
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in managing projects or change programmes.
- Qualifications
Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 Foundation, APM PFQ) or demonstrable knowledge of project management tools and techniques.
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation
- Skills
Ability to interpret and present data to support decision-making
- Skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Knowledge
Awareness of PRINCE2 or similar project management frameworks.
- Experience
NHS/public sector experience and knowledge.
- Experience
Experience of EPR implementation
- Qualifications
PRINCE2 Practitioner, Agile or equivalent advanced project management certification.
Job overview
Are you passionate about driving digital transformation in healthcare? We are seeking a proactive and organised Project Manager (Band 6) to join our dynamic EPR Programme team at NSFT. In this pivotal role, you will help deliver key projects that support the implementation and optimisation of our Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system, working closely with clinical, corporate, and operational colleagues across the Trust. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing defined EPR-related projects, applying recognised project management tools and techniques to achieve successful outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact on patient care and service delivery, while developing your skills in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. If you have experience managing projects or supporting change initiatives, strong communication and organisational skills, and a commitment to our Trust values of Team, Accountable, Learn and Improve, and Kind, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver defined projects within the EPR Programme, supporting the Trust’s digital transformation.
- Work collaboratively with clinical, corporate, and operational colleagues to achieve project objectives.
- Develop and maintain project plans, monitor progress against milestones, and manage resources efficiently.
- Communicate project updates, risks, and outcomes clearly to stakeholders and project boards.
- Apply recognised project management tools and techniques to support successful project delivery.
- Organise and facilitate project meetings, ensuring actions are tracked and completed.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with Trust policies and information governance requirements.
- Support service improvement and change management activities within the scope of assigned projects.
- Supervise and support project support staff, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment.
- Contribute to project evaluation and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Project Manager with Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in Norwich, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Project manager role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Final salary is subject to Job Evaluation. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Temporary). The application deadline is 01 Oct 2026.
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