University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Project Manager
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Project Manager
Project Manager – Transformation Team
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
About the Role
Join a Transforming Team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, where innovation drives excellence in patient care. This opportunity to lead projects that modernise healthcare, improve efficiency, and deliver patient-centred change across one of the UK’s largest acute foundation trust hospitals.
The Opportunity
The Transformation Team is seeking a motivated and experienced Project Manager to join a dynamic, transformational workforce. You will:
- Shape future healthcare delivery by leading impactful transformation projects
- Engage with high-visibility senior stakeholders to influence clinical and non-clinical services
- Drive sustainable change that enhances patient care, quality, and organisational efficiency
- Operate in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with high levels of ownership
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Delivery
- Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of complex transformation projects aligned with the Trust’s strategic objectives
- Ensure projects deliver measurable improvements in quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes
- Support service redesign and innovation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement (UHS’ Always Improving ethos)
- Coach and develop colleagues in improvement methodologies, tools, and change management
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Stakeholder & Change Management
- Analyse complex data (patient flows, demand/capacity, performance metrics) to identify opportunity areas
- Influence stakeholders at all levels, including clinical and operational teams
- Apply change management to resist resistance and embed new solutions
- Champion patient-centred care, training staff to adopt new working practices
Financial & Programme Oversight
- Deliver projects on time, within budget, and with agreed outcomes
- Monitor financial targets, ensuring savings from improvements are tracked and realised
- Manage ambiguity in high-pressure environments to drive transformation
Required Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Essential Criteria
✔ A First Degree or equivalent experience/diploma ✔ Expertise in recognised service improvement methodologies (comprehensive understanding required at Masters Level equivalence) ✔ Proven project management experience, with formal training/qualifications ✔ Experience facilitating multi-professional teams and presenting complex findings ✔ Strong literacy and report-writing skills ✔ Demonstrated change leadership: evidence of leading major transformations, influencing behaviour, and collaboration ✔ Robust problem-solving capabilities, including technical/data analysis ✔ Ability to lead teams in rapidly evolving environments
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Desirable Criteria
🔹 Experience in NHS/healthcare settings 🔹 Comfortable within quality/service improvement environments 🔹 Experience as a coach/facilitator, including:
- Running action learning sets
- QSIR college associate membership
- CoachingQualifications (e.g., ISF-accredited) 🔹 Multidisciplinary engagement, including patient-facing teams 🔹 Knowledge of advanced transformation methodologies
About Working Here
Why Us?
- Diverse career growth in a leading teaching NHS trust
- Digital innovation to support patient care (balancing tech with human-centred solutions)
- Empowering flexible working to balance a career with your priorities
Our Values
- Inclusivity & Diversity: We champion anti-racist, non-discriminatory policies, ensuring every team member feels valued.
- Patient-Centred Ethics: Every action aligns with improving care and outcomes across Hampshire & Isle of Wight.
Location & Offer
- Soul-stirring setting: Southampton (New Forest, South Downs, Jurassic Coast)
- Seamless commutes: Direct London rail links, Southampton Airport
- System-wide impact: drive change in local and regional healthcare.
pivotal moments await! Apply to make them memorable by improving UHS and the lives of patients in Southampton and beyond.
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