Project Support Manager at Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Trust (CoS Available)

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust is hiring a Project Support Manager with proven project management experience and strong communication and organizational skills. This role, open to international candidates with sponsorship eligibility, is a chance to contribute to impactful healthcare projects in a supportive environment.

Join the team and help drive meaningful improvements across the Trust. Apply now to take the next step in your career!

About the Trust

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) is a welcoming, talented, and supportive organization, dedicated to fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. The Trust takes pride in providing an environment where staff can thrive, with ongoing training, development opportunities, and a strong commitment to employee well-being.

NSFT recognizes the challenges faced as a Trust but is driven by ambitious aspirations and exciting transformation projects. With a robust professional network and exceptional leadership, the Trust ensures that all team members feel valued and supported throughout their journey.

Located in a region known for its warm and friendly communities, Norfolk and Suffolk offer a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural richness. From the stunning coastline and Broads National Park to vibrant villages, towns, and cities filled with history, independent shops, cafes, and theatres, the area has something for everyone. With excellent schools, affordable housing, and convenient connections to London and international travel through Norwich Airport, Norfolk and Suffolk are ideal places to live and work.

Position: Project Support Manager

Salary: £29,970 -£36,483 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, flexible working (Permanent)

Location: Norwich, UK

About the Role

Are you organised, friendly and a team player? Are you looking for a role with a supportive, forward-thinking team? Then come and join the new Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Programme as part of our core programme team.

(1 x full time (37.5 hours) based at County Hall, ability to work remotely and flexibly)

As part of our ongoing investment in clinical services, we are strengthening our project support within the new Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Programme. We are looking for a colleague to provide high-quality, effective project support services within our core programme team.

This role is varied, busy, and exciting, and is key to supporting our EPR Programme team in delivering their objectives. You can expect a thorough induction and ongoing support to develop your career with NSFT.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for the roles; please indicate in your application if this is something you require.

Main Duties

  • Project Management Support: Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of project activities to ensure that goals are met on time and within budget.
  • Communication: Facilitate clear and effective communication among team members, stakeholders, and external partners. Prepare and disseminate project documentation, status reports, and meeting notes and actions.
  • Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform project decisions. Assist in the creation of project plans, dashboards, and reports to track project performance and outcomes.
  • Risk Management: Support creation and management of programme risks using the Datix system
  • Administrative Tasks: Provide comprehensive administrative support including scheduling meetings, maintaining project records, and coordination.
  • Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a point of contact for project stakeholders, addressing queries and providing updates on project progress.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree level qualification or equivalent level of knowledge attained through a recognised Project/Management training qualification and equivalent proven project experience.

Skills (Essential)

  • Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Ability to provide appropriate challenge.
  • Good problem-solving skills.

Experience (Essential)

  • Proven track record of providing high level project management support to a range of projects and programmes.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a programme and project management environment.
  • NHS/public sector experience and knowledge.

Knowledge (Essential)

  • Competent and proficient knowledge and understanding of a range of ICT systems.

Other (Essential)

  • Ability to travel

Benefits

  • NHS pension
  • A comprehensive in house & external training programmes
  • Career progression
  • Starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
  • Staff physio service
  • NHS discounts and many more.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Required Documents

  1. CV/Resume
  2. Cover Letter

Application Process

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Application Deadline

February 6, 2025