Job requirements
Essential
25 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of financial and staff management
- Knowledge
Understanding of working with confidential information
- Knowledge
Knowledge of programme and project management
- Experience
Experience of working at a senior/corporate level within the NHS
- Experience
Experience in managing complex projects
- Experience
Demonstrable experience in managing and influencing teams
- Experience
Significant experience in communicating and working with staff at all levels.
- Experience
Experience in budget and staff management
- Experience
Experience in managing competing priorities
- Experience
Experience of change management/service redesign
- Qualifications
Educated to Post Graduate diploma Level or equivalent experience in a project-related field
- Qualifications
Evidence of continuing professional development
- Qualifications
Specialist Management knowledge or training qualification to master’s level
- Personal Qualities
Ability to work in line with and role model Group values
- Personal Qualities
Committed to continuous improvement and proactive in problem-solving
- Personal Qualities
Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
- Skills/Competencies
Effective management, interpersonal and communication skills
- Skills/Competencies
Ability to create a team approach amongst Project Leads
- Skills/Competencies
Good analytical skills and ability to interpret and present data
- Skills/Competencies
Ability to find ways of pre-empting and solving problems
- Skills/Competencies
Ability to use IT packages – Microsoft Office
- Skills/Competencies
Ability to make sound judgments and decision making
- Specific Requirements
An awareness of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes
- Specific Requirements
Sufficient seniority and professional credibility to advise and influence project leads on delivery in relation to the programme/projects
- Specific Requirements
Ability to identify links with the programme and projects
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience in managing and successfully delivering a programme
- Qualifications
PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent Project Management qualification
- Qualifications
Service Improvement qualification/training
- Specific Requirements
A knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes
- Specific Requirements
A knowledge of project management approaches
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Project Manager to lead the implementation and delivery of the Lincolnshire AI-Teledermatology Pilot, an innovative programme designed to support earlier cancer diagnosis, digital transformation and improved patient access to services across Lincolnshire. The role will work collaboratively with primary care, community services, dermatology services, cancer services, the Lincolnshire Integrated Care System and external partners to ensure successful delivery and evaluation of the pilot.
The post holder will be responsible for developing and managing programme plans, establishing governance arrangements, engaging stakeholders, monitoring risks and benefits, and providing assurance through robust reporting processes. Working with senior clinical and operational leaders, the successful candidate will drive delivery of key milestones and support service improvement initiatives that contribute to reducing health inequalities and improving patient outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project professional with excellent leadership, communication and analytical skills to influence change across organisational boundaries and support strategic transformation priorities. Following implementation of the teledermatology pilot, the post holder will also contribute to the delivery of other cancer improvement and transformation programmes across the organisation.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Project Manager will lead the implementation and delivery of the Lincolnshire AI-Teledermatology Pilot, working across primary care, community services, dermatology services, cancer services, the Lincolnshire Integrated Care System and external partners. The post holder will be responsible for establishing robust programme governance, delivery plans, risk management arrangements, stakeholder engagement and benefits realisation processes to support successful implementation and evaluation of the pilot.
The successful candidate will develop and manage complex project plans, monitor progress against agreed milestones and key performance indicators, coordinate stakeholders, manage risks and issues, and provide high-quality reporting to programme boards and senior leaders. The role requires the ability to analyse complex information, influence a wide range of stakeholders and drive delivery of strategic objectives relating to earlier cancer diagnosis, digital transformation, health inequalities and outpatient transformation.
Following establishment of the teledermatology programme, the post holder will also support delivery of other cancer improvement and transformation initiatives, ensuring sustainable service improvements and improved outcomes for patients across Lincolnshire.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Senior Project Manager will lead the implementation and delivery of the Lincolnshire AI-Teledermatology Pilot, working across primary care, community services, dermatology services, cancer services, the Lincolnshire Integrated Care System and external partners. The post holder will be responsible for establishing and maintaining robust programme governance, developing project plans, managing risks and issues, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring delivery of agreed objectives, milestones and benefits.
The role will involve analysing complex information, monitoring performance against key indicators, producing reports for senior leadership teams and programme boards, and supporting decision-making through effective project management methodologies. The post holder will facilitate collaborative working across organisational boundaries, influence a wide range of stakeholders, and communicate complex and sometimes sensitive information to support successful programme delivery.
A key responsibility will be to support strategic priorities relating to earlier cancer diagnosis, digital transformation, outpatient transformation and reducing health inequalities through the successful delivery and evaluation of the AI-Teledermatology Pilot. The post holder will identify and manage dependencies, coordinate resources, ensure effective governance arrangements are maintained and contribute to service redesign and continuous improvement initiatives. Following establishment of the pilot, the successful candidate will also support the delivery of wider cancer improvement and transformation programmes across the organisation.
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 Senior Project Manager AI Teledermatology - Band 8A with United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust in Lincoln, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Project manager role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 Per annum. The contract type is 18 months (Fixed term 18 months). The application deadline is 05 Nov 2026.
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