Quality and Safety Project Manager

Quality and Safety Project Manager The closing date is 26 November 2025 As a Quality and Safety Projects Manager, you would have a crucial role in delivering Projects across CUH and the campus, supporting the Chief Nurse and Chief Medical Officers portfolios. You would be responsible for supporting and managing the delivery of projects at CUH under the direction of the Chief Nurse that are critical in enabling the organisation to meet its aims and vision and deliver its strategy. The projects may be individual projects, stages of a larger project or work streams of a programme with dependencies on other projects being led by other teams within the Trust. An expert facilitator, you will play a key role in identifying risks and issues and operate as a skilled negotiator and 'unblocker' to drive progress towards delivery. You will be responsive to the changing needs of the health and care system. The role is crucial for creating and maintaining focus, enthusiasm and momentum. The Senior Projects Manager is responsible for the overall integrity and coherence of the programme of work they are allocated. Main duties of the job Have a crucial role in delivering Projects across CUH and the campus, supporting the Chief Nurse and Chief Medical Officers portfolios. Responsibility for supporting and managing the delivery of projects at CUH under the direction of the Chief Nurse that are critical in enabling the organisation to meet its aims and vision and deliver its strategy; projects may be individual projects, stages of a larger project, or work streams of a programme with dependencies on other projects being led by other teams within the Trust. As an expert facilitator, play a key role in identifying risks and issues and operate as a skilled negotiator and 'unblocker' to drive progress towards delivery. Be responsive to the changing needs of the health and care system; the role is crucial for creating and maintaining focus, enthusiasm and momentum. Responsibility for the overall integrity and coherence of the programme of work you are allocated. About us Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: applied for a Graduate visa or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed. The advert will close at midnight on 26 November 2025. Interviews are due to be held on 10 December 2025. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification Qualifications Educated to Masters level or demonstrable equivalent level of knowledge Evidence of Project Management training or sufficient experience that demonstrates equivalent level of knowledge Evidence of continuous professional development Experience Demonstrable experience of developing project strategies Extensive experience of managing large scale complex programmes and projects using recognised methodology (e.g. Prince 2) and tracking and monitoring their implementation Experience of the identification and management of risks, issues and dependencies Experience of developing performance indicators to monitor project and programme delivery Experience of change management with proven negotiating and influencing skills both internally and externally Experience of project budgets; knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation Experience of benefits realisation Experience of producing business cases Experience of developing documents and policies Evidence of working with multi-disciplinary staff across a diverse professional organisation to specify solutions to support the successful delivery of projects Considerable experience of project and programme management Knowledge Demonstrable knowledge of developing project strategies Knowledge of recognised methodology (e.g. Prince 2) Knowledge of change management methodologies Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation Knowledge of business cases production methodology Considerable knowledge of project and programme management Skills Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills including facilitation and obtaining, providing and presenting information Ability to think clearly, solve or pre-empt problems, reach decisions, prioritise and recommend appropriate action through the assessment of relevant information Ability to engage others in strategy and planning Negotiation and diplomacy skills Ability to prepare and present reports to detailed specifications for Trust Board and others as requested Ability to inspire confidence and trust, command respect and create a sense of community in the team Ability to adapt during periods of change Ability to work autonomously Understanding of information governance Advanced knowledge of ICT (including Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and project management tools Additional Requirements The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. Methodical, organised, analytical with problem solving capabilities Highly motivated and resourceful Able to maintain high standards of diplomacy and understands the principle of confidentiality Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others Able to establish positive relationships and mutual respect with people at all levels Ability to contribute effectively Demonstrates empathy and concerns for others Shows respect for others' feelings, views and circumstances Has realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development Learn from mistakes and ask for support where necessary Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr