Band 8b - Digital Project Manager, Redevelopment

at  West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Project Manager to join our team to support with our new hospital build.
In this role you will work with the Digital Architect, ICT and broader redevelopment team to provide project management and business case development expertise for the digital workstream of the redevelopment programme.
You will need to engage with the National Programme and other Trust’s undertaking similar redevelopment work and be experienced in managing digital projects.
You will need exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
This role will give you an opportunity to work with a range of subject matter experts combined with your creative and technical skills to implement the latest digital innovations within our new hospital building.
If you are a seasoned project manager with a passion for healthcare and a track record of delivering successful projects, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our organisation.
Please note that this role will need business case development experience as you will be required to develop business cases for digital initiatives to support the redevelopment programme.
You will be required to work a 37.5-hour week 9am to 5pm, however you will need to be flexible in your hours to accommodate the requirements of the redevelopment programme.
You will also be expected to join the Trust’s senior manager on-call rota.
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
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Work with the Digital Architect, ICT and broader redevelopment team to provide project management and business case development expertise for the digital workstream of the redevelopment programme
Strategic Planning: Support the digital architect to develop and document a comprehensive digital strategy for the redevelopment programme aligned with clinical service goals, organisational objectives and national guidelines and directives.
Future State Definition (target capabilities): Assist the Digital Architect in creating and maintaining a roadmap of capabilities aligned to the redevelopment programme deliverables for Staff, Patients and Partners, expressed using New Hospital Programme’s (NHP) “3F” notation; footprint fabric and flow.
Technology Evaluation: Help the Digital Architect plan and implement a capabilities roadmap and develop a supporting technical roadmap to deliver these capabilities, including suitable alternative technologies for consideration within the roadmap.
Horizon Scanning: Help the Digital Architect with the evaluation of emerging technologies, tools, and platforms to identify opportunities for enhancing clinical service delivery and patient outcomes.
Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinical staff, IT professionals, and external vendors, to gather requirements and ensure successful implementation of digital solutions.
Project Management: Work with the Redevelopment programme team to, ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and successful outcomes. Ensure that you run the digital projects in lie with the redevelopment PMO standards and processes.
Continuous Improvement: Help the Digital Architect monitor and evaluate the performance of implemented solutions, gathering feedback and iteratively improving systems to meet evolving clinical service needs

Please refer the Job description for details