Job summary
- Main area
- Administration
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- 12 months (12 months fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 354-CO-21963
- Employer
- Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Portland House
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Project Manager
NHS AfC: Band 7
Come and join us
We’re looking for people who share our values of compassion, accountability and optimism to help us provide high quality care for the patients, carers, families and communities we serve. We specialise in NHS mental health and learning disability services and we’re proud to make a difference every day.
At SPFT we put people first. We’ll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. You’ll have opportunities to learn, grow and gain new experiences to support your career, with access to lifelong learning and professional development.
We actively promote flexible working and understand how important work life balance is, especially in healthcare. Whether it’s part time hours, hybrid working or flexible start and finish times, we’ll explore what works for you and the role.
We recognise that tools like AI are becoming part of everyday life and you may choose to use them when preparing your application. We welcome this, as long as what you submit reflects your own experience, skills and voice. AI can be helpful for structuring or refining your answers, but it should not replace your own examples or create content that isn’t based on your real experience.
Our recruitment process is designed to get to know you, and we’ll explore your examples further at interview, so it’s important your application genuinely represents what you bring. You can read more about using AI in applications and interviews on our recruitment process page.
We’re shaping a workplace where ideas are encouraged, technology supports you and everyone has a voice in how we improve. If that sounds like the kind of organisation you want to be part of, we’d love to hear from you.
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced, organised and motivated Project Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to lead projects that deliver the Nursing Directorate's strategic priorities and improve services for patients and staff.
Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, you will manage a portfolio of projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to a high standard. Working with senior clinical and corporate leaders, you will develop project plans, monitor progress, manage risks, oversee governance arrangements and produce high-quality reports to support effective decision-making.
You will build strong relationships with stakeholders across the Trust, ensuring projects remain aligned to organisational priorities and deliver measurable benefits. You will also provide expert project management support, driving collaboration and continuous improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside executive leaders, influence strategic programmes and contribute to improvements that make a real difference to patient care, staff experience and organisational performance.
Application requirement: Please send a Word document containing your personal statement and CV as one combined document to [email protected]. Applications submitted without this additional document will not be considered for interview. This is in addition to completing the NHS Jobs application form.
Interview Date: Friday 14th August 2026
Main duties of the job
Project Planning and Delivery
-Manage the full lifecycle of projects, from initiation and planning through to execution and closure, ensuring that all project deliverables are met.
-Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive project plans, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and goals.
-Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
-Ensure project milestones are met, resolving issues and managing dependencies effectively.
Stakeholder Management
-Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders, including internal teams, external partners, and senior management, to ensure project alignment with organisational goals and stakeholder expectations.
-Facilitate effective communication and engagement, ensuring stakeholder needs are considered throughout the project lifecycle.
Governance and Reporting
-Establish appropriate project governance frameworks, ensuring that progress is regularly tracked and reported to the Chief Nursing Officer and senior leaders. Provide updates on risks, issues, and performance metrics.
-Conduct post-project evaluations and disseminate lessons learned to inform future work.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.
Working for our organisation
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist provider of mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental care to people living in South East England.
Join Sussex Partnership and you'll be part of an NHS trust that allows you to thrive and, in turn, thrives because of you. We believe in the vibrancy of our fantastic people. And how that leads to even better support for the people who use our services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Project or programme management training or qualification (Prince2, MSP, APM)
- Evidence of ongoing CPD activity
Knowledge/Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven experience in managing medium to large-sized projects, ideally within a public sector or government environment.
- Strong track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and managing cross-functional project teams.
- Solid understanding of project management methodologies, such as PRINCE2, Agile, or Waterfall.
- Knowledge of NHS frameworks and governance structures.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rebecca Berry
- Job title
- Senior Business Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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