Job Description

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to lead the implementation of our Patient Engagement Platform (PEP) powered by Patients Know Best (PKB). This is a pivotal role in our digital transformation journey, ensuring the successful rollout of a system that has already demonstrated positive outcomes and significant potential for financial savings and operational efficiencies.



In this pivotal role, you'll manage the full lifecycle of the Patient Engagement Platform implementation. Working alongside our Digital Programme Manager, you will lead on ensuring the PEP implementation meets strategic objectives and aligns with BDCFT's digital transformation agenda.



Manage the full project lifecycle of the Patient Engagement Platform from initiation to closure.



Coordinate and lead a dedicated project team, including Business Analysts, external 3rd Party Providers, Communications Leads, and Project Support Officers.



Facilitate stakeholder engagement and secure clinical and operational service resources to ensure successful adoption and integration the PEP.



Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk assessments.



Monitor and report on project progress, ensuring milestones are met and deliverables are achieved as per the project scope.



Drive continuous improvement and benefits realisation through effective communication, training, and change management strategies.



Ensure compliance with NHS England's Digital Capability Framework (DCF), Patient Engagement Toolkits and National Planning Guidance.

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:

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We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference



We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs



We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners



We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :



Increase mileage rates for > 3500



A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages



A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities



Plus many more.



We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.



BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.



Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible



Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.



Right to Work in the UK



Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust's eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.



As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).



Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly