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Project Manager - Specialist Care Group

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Stafford, ST16 3SRView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

6 October 2026

6 days left

Job description

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  • To independently manage a range of projects and provide project support to large/complex projects to deliver change and service improvements across the organisation to ultimately benefit the service users and staff whilst supporting Senior Project Managerso Engaging effectively with Services within the Specialist Care Group, wider Trust Care Groups and corporate team leads to ensure effective delivery of programmes and projectso Support the development of bids/tenders and implementation of new service developmentso Manage the planning and execution of multiple projects.
  • Work closely with Project Managers and Business Leads to support Care Groups and Corporate Teams to deliver positive and sustainable change for service users and staff through effective delivery of projects and initiativeso Support the Project Managers/Owners on developing project documentation, including identifying project scope, milestones and priorityo Build positive relationships through good excellent communication and engagement with Stakeholderso Ensure projects remain on track by management of project actions and through the identification (and mitigation) of risks and issues

Independently manage a range of projects and provide project support to large/complex projects to deliver change and service improvements across the organisation to ultimately benefit the service users and staff Engaging effectively with Services within the Specialist Care Group, wider Trust Care Groups and corporate team leads to ensure effective delivery of programmes and projects Support the development of bids/tenders and implementation of new service developments

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI, you must state this in your application.

Qualifications & Training

Essential: - Project Management qualification i.e. Prince2/Agile/MSP

Desirable: - Quality Improvement training or qualification; - Benefits Management training

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of managing a project to successful delivery
  • Significant experience of supporting project teams within a project or programme environment
  • Experience in monitoring and reporting on project or programme progress in a variety of ways including standard reporting tools
  • Experience of supporting the development of bids/tenders

Desirable: - Experience of business planning; - Experience of group facilitation and management of multiple stakeholders to ensure project outcomes are delivered

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

  • Comprehensive skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications including MS Project, Powerpoint, Word, Excel
  • Knowledge and understanding of programme and project management structures and governance
  • Ability to keep accurate and up to date project documentation to report progress and assurance

Desirable: - Knowledge of Specialist Care Group services and understanding of NHS systems, applications and processes

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

22 September 2026

Last checked

24 September 2026

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About the employer

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Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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