We are seeking a People & Culture Projects Manager.

The posts primary importance is in the innovative approach to the delivery of our People & Culture Services in line with our Trust Strategy.

The post holder will be responsible in the creation and delivery of all new People & Culture service projects whilst supporting the People & Culture Service Desk Team Leader and Team with any complex issues or queries.

Flexible working options can be discussed for the appointed candidate. Hybrid working can be an expected offer for the post holder.

Main duties of the job

As thePeople & Culture Systems Project Manager you will act as a ''system expert'' for both the staff e-rostering system and ESR (payroll database system commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care for the NHS). Possessing the ability to use the systems at a complex level, utilising the high-level understanding in the systems capability to ensure maximum usage and recognising future systems development and utilisation, benefitting the Trust and all system users.

You will deputise in the absence of the e-Roster or ESR Manager to oversee both day to day and the implementation of projects and delivery plans

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Project Manager Qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Level 5 CIPD qualification (or working towards)
• PRINCE2 Qualified or working towards

Skills

Essential

• Using electronic systems that benefit the strategic direction of the organisation.
• Excellent customer service experience, evidence of working at all levels.

Desirable

• Understanding of Agenda for Change and Medical Terms and conditions.
• Confident in all MS Office programmes to deliver clear and concise reports and project trajectories.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of managing a team and managing staff outside of own remit
• Project management and project completion
• Working within a People & Culture environment
• Excellent customer service experience, evidence of working at all levels
• Experience of working under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Desirable

• Previous NHS Experience
• Familiar with NHS based systems e.g. ESR Self-Service
• Delivery of service transformation to automation
• Successful rollout of Medics Rostering project

Attributes

Essential

• Ability to multi-task various projects whilst adhering to deadlines
• Ability to critically assess the quality and delivery of complex planning
• Able to analyse complex data, reports and interpret statistical (including financial) data and draw conclusions. Able to think strategically and to analyse complex issues

Desirable

• Strong presentational and inter-personal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, working on a wide-range of challenges simultaneously, to demanding timescales

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kent & Canterbury Hospital

Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

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