Job Description
Job summary Job Summary The NEMS Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing a variety of internal improvement and system projects under the direction of the Head of Business Improvement. This role requires an organised and dynamic leader with excellent project management skills to ensure the successful delivery of projects that support our organisations objectives. This role will focus on scoping, implementing and evaluating a variety of different projects, including new clinical service developments, internal improvement projects and new digital system implementations. The Project Manager will work closely with the Head of Transformation and Head of Digital and Performance to focus on delivering high priority projects. In many cases these projects will be developed and delivered at a fast pace, working closely with the relevant project leads, who are clinicians or senior leaders from within NEMS and other partner organisations. The work will require engaging with a wide range of stakeholders from across our partner organisations and local health economy. The post holder will lead on designated projects/workstreams that support NEMS strategy. Main duties of the job Main Duties of The Role: Support the development and implementation of change within NEMS services Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Collaborate with different teams, including external stakeholders to define project objectives, deliverables, and timelines. Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication strategies. Lead and motivate stakeholders to maintain engagement throughout the project Identify potential benefits and assist in the development of benefits realisation Analyse and compare information from a variety of sources and provide comparisons of options and make recommendations for potential solutions to barriers or issues Monitor project progress and performance, identifying and addressing any issues or risks that arise. Maintain and update relevant risk logs associated with projects which will feed into the organisational risk register Provide regular updates to the Head of Business Improvement and other key stakeholders. Produce project highlight reports for review by NEMS execs and senior team to aid escalation and exception reporting Ensure all projects align with NEMS's strategic goals and NHS priorities. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the project teams. Present the projects at relevant meetings and events, including meetings within partner governance or project frameworks, as required. About us About NEMS NEMS CBS is a high quality, high performing, not-for-profit organisation which delivers integrated Urgent Care and Urgent Primary Care services to over 1 million patients. Responsive, adaptable, and continually evolving, we have a reputation for delivering locally tailored, safe, effective, and cost-efficient services with high levels of patient satisfaction. We are committed to investing in our people and have an established programme of learning and development, successfully developing our own Urgent Care Practitioners and Advanced Clinical Practitioners. NEMS currently operates 3 main services: (1) Integrated Urgent Care across Nottingham & Nottinghamshire, including home visiting, remote consultation, and clinical assessment services; (2) Urgent Treatment Centre provision located beside the ED Department at QMC, (3) A 24-hour walk-in Urgent Primary Care service at Kings Mill Hospital ED, Mansfield. NEMS is committed to the NHS Values (as set out in the NHS Constitution March 2015). NEMS CBS is a registered society under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014. Details Date posted 13 May 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £45,000 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number U9183-25-0034 Job locations Forward House Station Street Nottingham NG2 3AJ Nottingham University Hospital Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Kings Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-in-ashfield Nottinghamshire NG17 4JL Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties of The Role Support the development and implementation of change within NEMS services Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Collaborate with different teams, including external stakeholders to define project objectives, deliverables, and timelines. Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication strategies. Lead and motivate stakeholders to maintain engagement throughout the project Identify potential benefits and assist in the development of benefits realisation Analyse and compare information from a variety of sources and provide comparisons of options and make recommendations for potential solutions to barriers or issues Monitor project progress and performance, identifying and addressing any issues or risks that arise. Maintain and update relevant risk logs associated with projects which will feed into the organisational risk register Provide regular updates to the Head of Business Improvement and other key stakeholders. Produce project highlight reports for review by NEMS execs and senior team to aid escalation and exception reporting Ensure all projects align with NEMS's strategic goals and NHS priorities. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the project teams. Present the projects at relevant meetings and events, including meetings within partner governance or project frameworks, as required. Knowledge, Training and Experience Have extensive experience working in an environment where there is a need to deliver the people side of change Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills Have experience in redesigning services and implementing change within the NHS, social care and the wider community services Demonstrate critical appraisal and analysis skills Have relevant management experience Have proven negotiation and influencing skills Have effective problem-solving skills Have good Microsoft Office skills including the ability to deliver effective presentations Have experience in workload prioritisation and managing competing demands and interdependencies Have proven experience in use of project tools Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties of The Role Support the development and implementation of change within NEMS services Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Collaborate with different teams, including external stakeholders to define project objectives, deliverables, and timelines. Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication strategies. Lead and motivate stakeholders to maintain engagement throughout the project Identify potential benefits and assist in the development of benefits realisation Analyse and compare information from a variety of sources and provide comparisons of options and make recommendations for potential solutions to barriers or issues Monitor project progress and performance, identifying and addressing any issues or risks that arise. Maintain and update relevant risk logs associated with projects which will feed into the organisational risk register Provide regular updates to the Head of Business Improvement and other key stakeholders. Produce project highlight reports for review by NEMS execs and senior team to aid escalation and exception reporting Ensure all projects align with NEMS's strategic goals and NHS priorities. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the project teams. Present the projects at relevant meetings and events, including meetings within partner governance or project frameworks, as required. Knowledge, Training and Experience Have extensive experience working in an environment where there is a need to deliver the people side of change Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills Have experience in redesigning services and implementing change within the NHS, social care and the wider community services Demonstrate critical appraisal and analysis skills Have relevant management experience Have proven negotiation and influencing skills Have effective problem-solving skills Have good Microsoft Office skills including the ability to deliver effective presentations Have experience in workload prioritisation and managing competing demands and interdependencies Have proven experience in use of project tools Person Specification Experience Essential Excellent understanding if digital system data flows with an ability to understand and question detail Project Management experience Experienced in leading change Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Experience in chairing meetings and facilitating stakeholder engagement Desirable Previous experience in a role of a similar level. Project management experience in NHS and/or social care provider service Qualifications Essential Experience of working in a similar role Additional specialist knowledge relevant to post Evidence of on-going personal development Formal project management qualification, e.g. Prince/Agile/QSIR Desirable Educated to degree level Leadership qualification Judgement and Communication Skills Essential Ability to create solutions to problems Critical appraisal and analysis skills Confident in using project tools to collate, analyse and share information effectively Network effectively and build relationships with key stakeholders Confident in deciding when to escalate risks and issues through the appropriate governance structure Ability to critique and improve existing processes Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate, engage, influence and motivate teams. Person Specification Experience Essential Excellent understanding if digital system data flows with an ability to understand and question detail Project Management experience Experienced in leading change Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Experience in chairing meetings and facilitating stakeholder engagement Desirable Previous experience in a role of a similar level. Project management experience in NHS and/or social care provider service Qualifications Essential Experience of working in a similar role Additional specialist knowledge relevant to post Evidence of on-going personal development Formal project management qualification, e.g. Prince/Agile/QSIR Desirable Educated to degree level Leadership qualification Judgement and Communication Skills Essential Ability to create solutions to problems Critical appraisal and analysis skills Confident in using project tools to collate, analyse and share information effectively Network effectively and build relationships with key stakeholders Confident in deciding when to escalate risks and issues through the appropriate governance structure Ability to critique and improve existing processes Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate, engage, influence and motivate teams. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 details Employer name NEMS Community Benefit Services Ltd Address Forward House Station Street Nottingham NG2 3AJ Employer's website https://nemscbs.net/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name NEMS Community Benefit Services Ltd Address Forward House Station Street Nottingham NG2 3AJ Employer's website https://nemscbs.net/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Nottingham University Hospital, Station Street, NG2 3AJ Nottingham, United Kingdom