EPR Project Manager

Employer information

Flexible working

Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.

Job overview

This post works directly with senior leaders across the organisation to prioritise EPR areas for improvement in line with the Trust strategy. Furthermore, upon identification the postholder is responsible for the delivery of a number of complex EPR change projects requiring senior level engagement.

The EPR Project Manager works within the Taurus EPR Team. The role reports directly to the Head of EPR but is required to effectively integrate into both operational teams and the EPR team as a core member of each, regardless of formal line management arrangements

Main duties of the job

PROFESSIONAL

To provide operational expertise to a defined range of work streams and projects generating project documentation and reports as appropriate
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The position requires high levels of judgement, analysis and interaction to drive clear solutions and recommendations that the post holder will be responsible for implementing within the remit of the defined projects.
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To provide effective project and operational leadership and management, ensuring clear direction concerning operational improvement and effective utilisation of resources.
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To identify and work autonomously on projects, to drive forward and manage milestones and key deliverables.
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To monitor risks and slippage and escalate issues where deliverables cannot be met, but with well-considered mitigation options.

CLINICAL:
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To collaborate with the EPR, Senior Clinical Management team and senior clinical staff to ensure the planning and delivery of high standards of clinical care within any revised service/clinical models.
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To ensure compliance with the Trust's corporate governance requirements.
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Actively use the department and/or project Risk Register to document, highlight and manage risks, taking action to negate or minimise risk where it is within the scope of the role.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

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Provide strong, visible and accessible leadership for identified key EPR priority programmes for the Trust.
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To autonomously act as an EPR Project expert to develop and provide support and coaching to staff across the organisation.
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To guide operational, clinical and professional leads and operational team members to develop EPR plans that meet the requirements for the relevant projects, including influencing and leading staff outside of own work department or professional discipline.
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To ensure that designated pay and non-pay budgets are managed effectively during the lifespan of the project, taking corrective action where necessary.
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Work with the operational teams to develop business cases to support the development of clinical services as a result of the implementation plan for the relevant project.

Working for our organisation

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centered care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Post graduate qualifications (masters) or equivalent
• Project or Programme management qualification (Prince II, Managing Successful Programmes or equivalent)

Experience

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge and Experience of LEAN Improvement methodology
• Quality Improvement qualification (e.g. Lean)

Additional employer information

Sponsorship

Please note, visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles in line with current UKVI regulations. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for sponsorship before submitting your application. If you would like more information, please visit: UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience. Such applications will unlikely be progressed to interview.

Reasonable Adjustments

BWC is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive environment for those with a disability, long term health or mental health condition. The Disability Confident scheme means we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, long term health or mental health conditions, and we want to ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and accessible to all. Our aim is to get the best out of every individual and if successful for interview, you will be asked if you require any reasonable adjustments (special requirements). We will strive to support and accommodate these requests where possible.

Safeguarding

As a Trust employee you are required to comply with all legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and adults with care and support needs, and promoting their health and welfare. You are required to inform the Head of Safeguarding of any safeguarding concerns about your own children or children you live with. This information will be treated in a confidential manner.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• EPR Project Manager JD & PS (PDF, 409.7KB)