Diagnostic Project Manager

Responsibility Overview

The Diagnostic Project Manager is responsible for the project management of key work streams within the work programme (e.g., Workforce, Performance Improvement, Digital Integration, Procurement, and/or the Clinical Operating Model) and will provide overall project leadership, coordination, and support to the Diagnostic Collaborative. The post‑holder will lead transformation and service development projects, drive continuous improvement and ensure delivery of Diagnostic priorities.

The role requires close collaboration with a wide variety of stakeholders, including clinical, operational and managerial colleagues, programme board members, the NW Regional Diagnostics Team and wider partners.

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience)
• PRINCE 2, MSP (or equivalent project/ programme management experience)
• Lean management (or equivalent improvement qualification/experience)

• Management qualification
• ECDL
• Vital Signs training complete
• Experience of leading change in a complex organisation (e.g., health and/or social care)
• Experience of facilitating change using project management principles
• Ability to write formal reports and presentations and deliver them to senior groups of people
• Leading on the formulation of new plans, strategies, developing or adopting new policies
• Previous project management experience
• Experience of staff management
• Previous clinical or operational experience working within a diagnostic specialty
• Previous clinical or operational experience working in the NHS
• Ability to identify organisational requirements and to apply those to a variety of situations and circumstances within the Division
• Knowledge of Improvement Methodologies such as Model for Improvement, collaboratives, Lean, PDSA cycles, process mapping etc.
• Evidence of delivering to challenging deadlines
• Evidence of building effective working partnerships with colleagues within and outside the Division
• Good IT skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Resilience to deliver projects and key benefits when faced with opposing views
• Strategic and analytical thinker with strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to motivate, enthuse and empower others
• Knowledge of Corporate Governance
• Knowledge of Standing Financial Instructions and good governance, ability to cope under pressure and meet challenging deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously and be self‑motivating
• Able to work collaboratively as a member of a team
• Able to work flexibly and adapt to suit the changing requirements of the organisation and Division
• Maturity to know when and how to seek help

• Able to work across sites and remotely in accordance with the agile working policy

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is an equal‑opportunities employer committed to improving the working lives of staff and to providing a safe, personal and effective service. The Trust treats all applicants fairly and promotes diversity in the workforce.