Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Communication; planning; facilitation; analysis; report writing; relationship management
- Knowledge
Project methodologies; governance; risk management; digital transformation
- Experience
Leading digital/clinical system projects; managing stakeholders; delivering to deadlines
- Personal Attributes
Proactive, calm under pressure, credible with clinical staff, resilient, collaborative
- Qualifications and Training
Degree or equivalent experience; formal project management training
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Workshop design; complex user engagement
- Knowledge
Clinical workflows; ICS digital strategies; EPR supplier experience
- Experience
NHS digital project experience; EPR programme involvement
- Personal Attributes
Passion for digital innovation and transformation
- Qualifications and Training
PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, Agile certifications
Job overview
The EPR Project Manager is responsible for delivering defined workstreams within the Trust’s Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Programme. The post‑holder will manage all aspects of project planning, delivery, assurance, and benefits realisation to ensure successful implementation of EPR functionality and related digital transformation.
Although hybrid working is in place and available across the team, as this role will be key to the EPR programme there will be a requirement to be on site at Sherwood Forest Hospitals a minimum of 3 days per week.
Interviews w/c 9th November 2026
Main duties of the job
Working closely with clinical, operational, and technical teams, the post‑holder will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and in alignment with Trust priorities, using recognised project management methodologies. They will be accountable for ensuring that clinical safety, data quality, operational readiness, and user adoption are embedded into every project stage.
This role requires strong stakeholder management, excellent communication, and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams in a complex and fast‑moving environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For details of this exciting role, please see the attached Job description and Person Specification. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that is required.
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Project Manager with Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Chesterfield, England. It is listed as a Project manager role. The advertised salary is £48007.00 to £55706.00. The contract type is Fixed term: 20 months (20 month FTC). The application deadline is 23 Oct 2026.
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