About The Role
Role: EPR Project Manager
Contract Length: Until the end of March 2027
Location: Hybrid/Birmingham - 50% onsite
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £31.58 per hour + holidays + pension
Security Clearance: BPSS
About the Role
Spinwell is recruiting for a EPR Project Manager an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
Key Responsibilities
PROFESSIONAL
To provide operational expertise to a defined range of work streams and projects generating project documentation and reports as appropriate
The position requires high levels of judgement, analysis and interaction to drive clear solutions and recommendations that the post holder will be responsible for implementing within the remit of the defined projects.
To provide effective project and operational leadership and management, ensuring clear direction concerning operational improvement and effective utilisation of resources.
To identify and work autonomously on projects, to drive forward and manage milestones and key deliverables.
To monitor risks and slippage and escalate issues where deliverables cannot be met, but with well considered mitigation options.
CLINICAL
To collaborate with the EPR, Senior Clinical Management team and senior clinical staff to ensure the planning and delivery of high standards of clinical care within any revised service/clinical models.
To ensure compliance with the Trust’s corporate governance requirements.
Actively use the department and/or project Risk Register to document, highlight and manage risks, taking action to negate or minimise risk where it is within the scope of the role.
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Provide strong, visible and accessible leadership for identified key EPR priority programmes for the Trust.
To autonomously act as an EPR Project expert to develop and provide support and coaching to staff across the organisation.
To guide operational, clinical and professional leads and operational team members to develop EPR plans that meet the requirements for the relevant projects, including influencing and leading staff outside of own work department or professional discipline.
To ensure that designated pay and non-pay budgets are managed effectively during the lifespan of the project, taking corrective action where necessary.
Work with the operational teams to develop business cases to support the development of clinical services as a result of the implementation plan for the relevant project.
To support clinical teams to monitor and manage the implementation of new clinical practices as a consequence of the long-term implementation plan for projects the post holder is responsible for.
Ensure compliance with the Trust’s business planning procedures at all times.
To know when to step in and intervene and when to escalate appropriately to Divisional Management Boards or to Deputy Chief Officers.
To work with an agreed scope of action and delegated authority, that may differ from project to project.
Accountable for all direct reports in accordance with the Trust’s Human Resources policies and procedures and employment law. This includes recruitment and selection, performance management including appraisal and personal development planning and dealing with discipline and grievance issues.
Essential Skills and Experience
Post graduate qualifications (masters) or equivalent Project or Programme management qualification (Prince II, Managing Successful Programmes or equivalent)
Evidence of continual professional development
Evidence of formal management development or relevant experience
Extensive Project Management skills and experience
Familiarity with EPR based management and information systems
Knowledge of NHS Strategy and Policy
Knowledge, understanding and experience in managing risk
Experience in managing complex EPR projects
Experience of both operational leadership and projects within the NHS setting
Experience in training provision
Experience in capacity and service planning within an acute health care…