Digital and Transformation Project Manager

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At Moorfields, people's sight matters-and so do the people who make it possible.

For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.

We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it's pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we're united by one mission-delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.

And we're just getting started.

From 2027, we'll move to our brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden-a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof. This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.

Could you be part of this future? Make us more.

Job overview

The transformation team are responsible for delivering programmes and projects within the trust's transformation portfolio. The portfolio covers clinical, operational and digital transformation which support delivery of trust strategy. The Digital & Transformation Project Manager is directly responsible for the management and delivery of complex cross-cutting projects.

The post holder is responsible for ensuring that each project is managed using best practice project management methods to deliver successful outcomes and measurable benefits to the organisation. They will work with senior leaders and stakeholders across the organisation to define and scope projects, develop robust project plans, manage risk and issues, and work hands-on with clinical and operational teams to deliver change.

Please note there are 2 vacancies. 1 is a permanent post and 1 is a 12 month secondment/fixed term.

Main duties of the job

Ensure that project objectives, scope, deliverables, critical success factors and risks are clearly documented and agreed prior to project start.

Establish a project team with appropriate operational, clinical and corporate team membership. Co-ordinate the input of stakeholders and service users to ensure that appropriate options are appraised and delivered.

Perform benefits analysis and baseline current system performance before each project starts and ensure there is a plan in place for handover to the operational and clinical leads.

Ensure all project documentation and reports are prepared and delivered as specified in the project communications plan and in line with agreed reporting schedules.

Set-up and lead project team meetings, involving stakeholders and project team members. Responsible for controlling, directing, planning and allocating work and motivating service users to get directly, or indirectly involved with the project and its development.

Working for our organisation

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

• Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Easy and quick transport links
• A range of attractive benefits and discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
• Flexible working friendly organisation

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities


Manage the implementation costs and resources allocated to the project.

Co-ordinate the activity of project team members and contributors ensuring that tasks and work packages are completed satisfactorily and on schedule.

Regularly report on progress, monitoring progress against plan, delivery of the project objectives, and post project review including updating the lessons learned and decision logs.

Undertake any additional duties appropriate to the post, as may be required by the service and as delegated by the Director for Service Improvement.



Person specification

Qualifications



Essential criteria

• Higher education qualification / masters in management (e.g. DMS), or relevant equivalent experience.
• PRINCE2™, AMP Practitioner, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) qualification or equivalent project management qualification).

Experience



Essential criteria

• Project management experience managing multiple complex projects within the NHS or a comparable large organisation
• Proven experience of managing major transformational change projects to a successful conclusion including realising objectives and benefits delivery within the project deadline and costs.
• Working with operational managers, frontline operational and clinical staff and third party contractors.
• Effective analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options coupled with the ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
• Experience of report development and writing; ensuring the accuracy of information and effective translation for different audiences.
• Experience of managing and delivering projects using an accepted project methodology.

Knowledge and skills



Essential criteria

• Able to manage and influence stakeholders internally and externally at all levels.
• Proven ability to build and develop a successful team for each project, drawn from multiple teams across the Trust.
• Plans and organises a broad range of complex activities, formulating and adjusting plans to reflect changing circumstances.

Desirable criteria

• Working knowledge of a clinical operations environment and how to manage conflicting priorities to ensure projects are delivered.

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.

Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at View email address on energyjobsearch.com.

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