NHS Scotland
,
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Project Leader, Out Patient Redesign
Overview
Job Description
NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society. ***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early*** For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Chris Stothart on 0131 536 3585 or chris.stothart@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 1.0 WTE permanent post and 1.8 WTE temporary posts for a one year fixed-term within the Outpatient and Associated services directorate. These posts provide project management across a range of clinical services and multiple hospital sites. You will be able to influence the development of this role as projects progress, working closely with Senior Project Leads. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of modernisation and quality improvement projects across a number of key specialties. The role requires close and effective working with a wide range of colleagues from primary and secondary care. We are looking for an individual who has experience of successfully managing projects or has TRAK patient management system experience, welcoming applicants who wish to pursue a career in Project Management as a permanent post or as a secondment opportunity with a view to develop their project management skills The work is aligned to the Scottish Access Collaborative and the new Modernising Patient Pathways Programme, which collectively aim to improve patient journeys by delivering sustainable changes to support safe, effective, and person-centred care.