Project Manager, Change Management

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Project Manager within its Transformation Team. The role supports the Trust’s strategic improvement programmes, leading projects that enhance patient care and modernise services across clinical and non‑clinical areas.

• Lead and deliver transformation and service improvement projects across the Trust.
• Use project‑management and quality‑improvement methodologies to drive measurable results.
• Analyse complex data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Influence and support teams to adopt new ways of working and embed sustainable change.
• Manage project delivery against agreed timescales, outcomes and financial targets.
• Coach and develop colleagues in improvement tools, techniques and change management.
• Support Trust‑wide training, facilitation and improvement events.
• Act as a visible champion for continuous improvement and patient‑centred care.

• First degree or equivalent experience/diplomas.
• Detailed knowledge and application of a recognised service improvement technique or relevant experience at Masters level or equivalent.
• Evidence of further training, study or leadership courses.
• Proven track record in project management.
• Project or change‑management training.
• Facilitation of multi‑professional groups.
• Presenting and communicating to care groups and divisions.
• Experience at a senior level in industry or healthcare sector.
• Literate, with experience of report writing.
• Evidence of leading and implementing change, influencing behaviour and collaborating with others.
• Strong structured project‑management skills and experience.
• Analytical ability to interpret complex information and develop practical solutions.
• Capacity to lead project teams and achieve agreed goals in dynamic environments.

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in a quality or service improvement environment.
• Coaching experience or qualification.
• Teaching experience.
• Experience of action learning sets.
• Association with QSIR college.
• Knowledge of multiple improvement methodologies.

University Hospital Southampton is one of England’s largest acute teaching Trusts, offering learning and development opportunities and a flexible working environment. The Trust is committed to diversity, inclusion and an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory culture.

Based in Southampton, with an international airport and direct rail links to London.