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To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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Corporate Nursing, NHS Lothian
Care Homes, Senior Project Manager
Grade: Band 7
Salary: £39 300 to £46 006 pro rata
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Location: Waverley Gate, 2 – 4 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
Contract: Permanent
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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.
NHS Lothian
How would you like to support a major programme taking place in one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK? You’ll work closely with dynamic and enthusiastic professionals who are committed to making a difference.
Join Us
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Senior Project Manager within the Care Homes Programme team. This is a new and exciting post, hosted within the Corporate Nursing Care Homes Programme Grouping, to manage the planning and delivery of a large Care Academy Programme. You will be able to influence the development of the role, working closely with the Care Home Programme Team
We are looking for individuals who have experience of successfully managing projects or who wish to pursue a career in these areas.
Key responsibilities are;
- To work autonomously as a Project Manager primarily working within Care Academy project although other projects may be assigned
- Stakeholder engagement and Management
To be considered for this role you will have/be;
- Experience in the delivery of complex projects
- Knowledge of the principles of change.
- Educated to degree Level in relevant subject or able to demonstrate equivalent experience
- Will have project management experience
Be Different
Our success begins with you; with NHS Lothian you’ll have the chance to make a real difference to frontline health services. This is an excellent opportunity to join an internationally renowned healthcare organisation with a track record of innovation and strong teaching and research links. We have over 24,000 staff providing and supporting first class acute, specialist and community services both locally and to patients from throughout Scotland.
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 Donald Boyd on 07866033461 or donald.boyd@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk