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Job summary

Main area
Digital Programmes
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
218-AC-B7-8385170
Employer
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Town
Coventry
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/11/2026 23:59
Interview date
18/11/2026

Employer heading

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust logo

Digital Project Manager

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust to join the Digital Department as a Digital Project Manager.  

This role will lead and manage the successful implementation of Digital Projects which support the delivery of patient care, against agreed project plans to time and within constraints. 

You will provide professional project management to the Trust to assist departments with the delivery of applications, systems and technology solutions that realise benefits for patients and the Trust. 

Please be advised that provisional interviews for this post are due to take place 18th & 19th November 2026.

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.

Main duties of the job

  1. Lead and manage the successful implementation of Digital Projects that impact the Trust  against agreed project plans to time and within constraints. 
  2. Identify, build and manage multi functional teams of both technical and non-technical staff  in line with Trust procedures and best practice 
  3. Provide professional project management to the Trust to assist departments with the delivery of applications, systems and technology solutions that realise real benefits for patients and the Trust 
  4. Work with the ICT Clinical Implementation Manager to identify programme benefits and ensure their delivery through specific projects 
  5. Produce and maintain the formal project documentation required throughout the project lifecycle including the production of policies and procedures

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Participate in system procurements, including drafting of procurement documentation and supplier evaluations. 
  • Develop and maintain strong communications links with key stakeholders, including Project Boards, conveying complex issues and negotiating desired outcomes 
  • Work flexibly as a member of the Digital management team to ensure the Directorate delivers a high quality customer focused service 
  • Liaise with counterparts in other Trusts, health communities and elsewhere to assist in the provision of Digital services where patient care is delivered across multiple locations and agencies 
  • Identify the impact and support the operational change management resulting from the implementation of new Digital systems across the Trust 
  • Conduct technical Digital based investigations and impact assessments on supplier products and implementation plans 
  • Manage supplier relationships by establishing robust communications channels with supplier project managers to ensure timely product delivery and fitness for purpose 
  • Participate in and play a lead role as required in local/ regional and national implementation forums to ensure the spread of best practice 
  • Manage project risks and issues, mitigating them as far as possible and escalating them to the Project Board as required

For further details of the role please see the attached job description. 

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • • Masters Degree level education or equivalent in a relevant subject or demonstrable significant relevant experience • PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
  • • ICT Related qualification Change Management Training Facilitation Training

Experience

Essential criteria
  • • Proven successful delivery of projects Led Projects • Experienced in people management Experience of Project Management in an NHS environment • Experience in implementing change
Desirable criteria
  • • Implementation of a PAS or similar clinical digital system • Involvement in organisational change management projects Experience of negotiation and mediation

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • • Thorough understanding of digital issues and its application within the NHS • Be able to manage and deliver large scale digital projects
Desirable criteria
  • • Have a thorough understanding of current issues relating to the NHS. Use of digital systems in a clinical setting

Skills

Essential criteria
  • • Confident user of MS Office and MS Project • Able to motivate and lead change • Able to quantify and balance competing project requirements • Excellent communication and presentation skills • Ability to relate to, communicate with and influence staff at all levels in the organisation • Ability to understand the strategic overview whilst giving due attention to detail • Ability to identify opportunities, analyse options and develop creative solutions Ability to work across teams, departments and organisations in a complex environment
Desirable criteria
  • • Understanding of change management techniques Good analytical skills Strong interpersonal skills • Be able to manage all aspects of work including monitoring and managing performance • Be able to write reports and formulate policies Facilitation skills

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • • Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. • For posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Pathway to excellenceCare quality commission - GoodPregnancy Loss PledgeHeart Charter

Application numbers

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Simpson
Job title
Senior Digital Programme Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07766990290
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