Band 7

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.

• 5,000 full and part time staff, with over 4,000 people registered on our bank
• 14 inpatient and outpatient locations, serving a total community of 1.3 million people
• Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 9,000 children and adults a day
• July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
• Stonewall Diversity Champions, and Disability Confident Employer - Level 2

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to support our high performing Foundation Trust as we develop further innovative improvements in patient care.

The Service Development and PMO aid the development, delivery and assurance of key projects and cost improvements across all of the Trust's service areas.

The successful candidate will provide expertise and capacity in driving projects forwards working alongside designated Senior Responsible Officers and Project Sponsors. As a project management expert with experience in facilitating working across corporate and clinical and operational teams, and across sectors, the post holder will deliver to time, quality and budget. The successful candidate will understand how to use information to identify problems, create solutions and facilitate delivery, tackling project design and delivery issues and risks with energy and passion. The post also provides a business partner service to work collaboratively and provide specialist support to operational areas and portfolio owners.

The successful candidate will also have opportunities for their own personal and professional development in our Development and Partnerships department.

The ability to travel to Trust locations - as required by the specific portfolios and projects assigned - is essential.

This is a fixed term post for 12 months to provide maternity cover.

This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.

Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically. Please ensure that you check your emails on a regular basis. References will be requested electronically also; please ensure you provide correct contact details for referees.

Documents to download

• Service Development Lead Project Manager Job Description
• Service Development Project Manager Person Specification
• Staff Benefits Brochure
• About Us

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