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Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, and as a key member of the Capital Planning Team, you will support the management a number of concurrent capital projects. This is a critical role to help drive the delivery of a number of significant major projects within NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s (NHSA&A) Capital Investment Plan. The annual capital investment plan is typically £15-20M, including projects delivered by Digital Services, Estates and Medical Physics teams. Current individual projects range in scale from £50k to £12M, however the Caring for Ayrshire programme is expected to see a significant increase in the value of individual projects and the number of concurrent projects to be delivered. The capital planning team is therefore expected to increase in size to support the increased programme of investment.
This is an exciting and transformational time for NHSA&A as it seeks to redefine how it delivers Health and Wellbeing services to the 380,000 citizens across North, South and East Ayrshire. Its ambitious “Caring for Ayrshire Programme” has aspirations to invest over £750M in improving its physical and digital infrastructure over a 10 year period, with developments planned in all acute, primary, and community areas of its estate. It is intended that its new estate will be “right-sized”, “right placed” and “fit for purpose”, integrating the latest digital technologies to support a patient focussed, high quality, safe health and wellbeing service that is financially sustainable.
You will provide a comprehensive project management support service to allow the delivery of all the Board’s capital investment activities. You will lead on a number of delegated work packages such as furniture and equipment, including control and monitoring of budget, scheduling of key activities, and procurement of works and services.You will also co-ordinate activities associated with the re-location of staff, clinical equipment and furniture.
This is an exciting role requiring both a proactive and methodical approach. You will develop effective working relationships with many internal and external stakeholders and is expected to work on their own initiative to achieve deadlines and programme targets.
Key requirements of the role are:
Assisting in the development and delivery of all capital projects from inception through the planning and business case development phases, procurement and construction, securing technical, programme and cost advice to ensure that all schemes are fit for purpose and represent best value.
Working across the organisation with directorate teams to deliver projects that meet the needs of the service; that is right sized, fit for purpose, flexible and is affordable. It is critical that engagement is maintained with operational and estates teams from
inception to ensure that completed projects fully meet the organisation’s requirements.
Assisting with the appointment of consultants, contractors and suppliers, in compliance with procurement regulations, including community benefits, wealth building and employment opportunities for the citizens of Ayrshire.
Maintain an understanding in appropriate specialist areas e.g. current Scottish Capital Investment Manual, SGHD directives and Health Facilities Scotland guidelines in relation to the procurement and management of a Healthcare Estate and accommodation.
Fixed term/secondment opportunity until November 2023.
Capability to produce clear and concise reports using a range of IT applications
e.g. Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Access and Powerpoint to a variety of governance groups to update on project progress
For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact:
Carole Ross, Senior Project Manager on 07757 954775 or carole.ross@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.