Digital Project Manager

Job summary

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) is seeking an experienced Digital Project Manager to join its Digital Project Management Team. This is an exciting time to join the team as recently the Trust secured investment from the national Frontline Digitisation Programme, which aims to accelerate the uptake of the foundational technology that is needed to underpin digital transformation. Therefore, the Digital Department has an ambitious and transformational portfolio of work, including further development of its core Electronic Patient Record (EPR), Rio, plus the deployment of a new Community Physical Health EPR, EMIS.

The Trust requires staff to have a Trust Site as their base, however, this role offers flexible working and allows for home working. There is a still an expectation that the successful candidate will travel when required but the organisation does utilise Microsoft Teams and Outlook for meetings and communication where appropriate.

Main duties of the job

have extensive experience of managing complex Digital projects using PRINCE2 methodology

have a proven track record in the planning, delivery and close down of projects within a digital setting

have experience of excellent risk management and financial control

have a strong focus on the identification and realisation of benefits throughout the life of the project, through to handover

be an experienced line manager

be adaptable and dynamic, with an ability to work effectively within a changing set of organisational priorities and demands

work autonomously, taking a proactive approach to stakeholder, risk and issue management whilst operating within the framework of a PMO environment

display and promote the Trust's core values in all aspects of their role

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.