Assistant Project Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive, highly motivated individual with excellent project management skills to join the Programme Management Office (PMO) at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust. The role requires an individual who is an effective communicator, with the ability to communicate with both clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels within the organisation, in addition to external project stakeholders.Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines is essential.  Experience using project management software, tools and methodologies used to define, develop, manage and monitor project plans is also an essential requirement.Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.As part of the Programme Management Office (PMO) you will work in collaboration with the Trust's clinical and non-clinical groups and departments to support the delivery of strategic objectives.The post holder will provide assistance with planning and managing small/medium scale projects and assist with the delivery of strategic programmes within the Programme Management Office (PMO). In addition, you will assist clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure that necessary tasks and targets outlined in project plans are achieved, including the delivery of benefits.The post holder will assist with the management of project risks and issues and careful monitoring of action plans to ensure they are accurate and up to date at all times and that appropriate documentation and communication takes place throughout the project lifecycle to ensure effective delivery within set timescales.University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Blyth Job title: Programme Delivery Manager Email address: sarah.blyth@uhcw.nhs.uk Telephone number: 02476 968768