Project Officer - TransformationNHS

Job summary

Working with the Group wide Transformation Team, this is a key role in the development and deliveryof the trust's transformation programme.

The post holder will support a number of projects across the trust, providing support for project management and coordinating communication and project deliverables across their allocatedprogramme of work.

They will provide support to the programme of work successfully engaging with key stakeholders,supporting programme leads, tracking plans for project delivery, and supporting implementation.

This will include managing projects from inception to completion and supporting the programmeleads in developing medium to long term strategies that impact across the Trust and the wider sector.

Success in the role will rely on collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and address concerns effectively.

The post-holder will be expected to work autonomously ensuring appropriate prioritisation of workload to ensure completion of projects within agreed timescales.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

To provide operational support on key workstreams across transformation, ensuring schedules and progress are on track throughout the planning and implementation of the programme.

To support other key stakeholders by organising workshops and meetings to ensure stakeholder buy-in throughout the programme.

To support the development and execution of a comprehensive communication plan.

To track and monitor financial and non-financial benefits for designated projects

To be responsible for a high standard of work supporting the delivery of projects on time, to quality standards and in a cost-effective manner.

Maintain the project initiation document and associated plans with regular reporting and team meetings to monitor progress and resources.

Ensure public and patient involvement through the programme life cycle, building a productive working relationship with the organisation's patient and public representatives.

To maintain a good communication strategy is in place for key work programmes

To contribute to and maintain governance and performance requirements.

To organise numerous events/meetings, ensuring communication tools are used to their maximum value for circulating the minutes, agenda and presentations in a timely manner.

To demonstrate an ongoing commitment to personal and professional development.

Job description

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About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.