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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
The use of the term “Senior” or “Junior” in this post refers only to the level of experience and responsibility required for this post rather than age. As such, applications from people of all ages are welcomed, subject to meeting the relevant criteria.
Senior Project Manager
Strategic Planning Department
1 Fixed Term 24 months Post
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Strategic Planning as a Senior Project Manager.
The Best Start Strategy is a national 5 year strategy launched by the Scottish Government which sets out a vision for the future planning, design and safe delivery of high quality maternity and neonatal services in Scotland.
The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for designing and delivering a complex programme of work that will result in one of the largest modern-day redesigns of both maternity and neonatal services. This will include leading on detailed workforce and financial modelling, utilising risk management methodology when testing solutions, and working collaboratively with national colleagues.
The Senior Project Manager will work collaboratively to deliver a portfolio of projects with the senior leadership teams in NHS Lothian, other Health Boards and the Scottish Government, and as such this role offers an excellent opportunity to build an extensive network and knowledge of the healthcare landscape.
Applicants should be able to evidence their expertise in project management and quality improvement methodology along with the ability to work collaboratively with senior managers to drive change. Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills are essential, as are proven IT skills. You will be a competent problem solver have the ability to adapt to changing requirements.
Senior Project Manager – Maternity, Children, and Young People
Band 7, Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact:
Oliver Campbell, Strategic Programme Manager of Maternity, Children and Young People, Strategic Planning
Email: oliver.campbell@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Tel: 07411 548 902