253470 (KA) Senior Project Manager

Fixed Term for 24 months

To project manage the development and implementation of multiple organisational information system / eHealth projects within NHS Lothian, approved by the Informatics Management Group.

Responsibilities

• Manage a group of inter-related project initiatives, co-ordinate project activities, set work packages for project staff (analysts, business users, developers and infrastructure technicians) and co-ordinate quality assurance testing.
• Manage the project team ensuring project management techniques are effectively applied for all aspects of each project and ensure successful implementation of all projects within defined resources, costs and timescales.
• Manage the deployment and integration of upgrades and version releases for clinical operational systems, management information systems and any related National (SEHD) Programmes of development and the implementation of eHealth systems to meet National standards.

Requirements

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

Benefits

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Contact Information

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

Application Instructions

We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.