Job summaryAre you looking for an opportunity to lead transformational change in a supportive and inclusive environment? The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a substantive Senior Project Manager to take an important role in shaping and delivering our ongoing transformation strategy.Main duties of the jobFor more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.About usStretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.More detail about the role:The post holder will take responsibility for a wide range of transformation projects which will help directly improve the care we offer to the population of Devon. The post holder will have line management responsibilities, and will be expected to support their colleagues and provide expert guidance and development to the immediate team and wider organisation. Current programmes of work that Transformation are focusing on include; delivering best value schemes, sustainability, outpatient and diagnostic transformation, clinical and service pathway design, Quality Improvement (QI) and culture and digital innovation. You will be part of a diverse team of project managers and service change experts, and will be expected to work autonomously in leading a defined portfolio of trust-wide projects.Working Pattern: 37.5 hours a weekInterview Date: To be confirmedFor further information please contact: Khalia Lancaster-Thomas, Programme Director, on khalia.lancaster-thomas@nhs.net or Johnny Pigott, Senior Programme Manager, on jonathan.pigott@nhs.net or Martin Dowdall, Senior Programme Manager, on martin.dowdall@nhs.netAlternatively, please arrange an appointment via our Transformation team administrator, Lisa Deighton at lisadeighton@nhs.net.As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.BenefitsWe will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.Looking after you is important to us.We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.Salary is not the only financial benefitYou'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.You will also have access to other benefits including:National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at ExeterCar lease schemes.The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).Cycle to work schemeThese are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.Person SpecificationGeneral RequirementsEssentialSee job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job descriptionDesirableSee job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job descriptionDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustBarrack RoadExeterDevonEX2 5DWEmployer's websitehttps://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)