Clinical Project Manager

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Clinical Project Manager Mobile Cervical Screening Service Organisation: Patient Care Locally CIC (PCL) Salary: £47,302 per annum (Grade G) Contract: Full-time, 18-month fixed-term contract Reports to: Head of Nursing / Head of Operational Delivery Location: Hybrid working, with travel across Coalville, Nottingham, Rutland and Northamptonshire. Access to a car is essential. About Patient Care Locally CIC Patient Care Locally CIC supports the delivery of healthcare services for the NHS across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We are committed to providing high-quality, locally based services that improve patient care and strengthen relationships between healthcare providers. Our values are centred on our patients, our team and our organisation. We aim to make a positive difference for patients, respect and empower our colleagues, and deliver trusted, innovative and responsive services. Job Purpose To lead the operational and project management delivery of the mobile cervical screening service, ensuring delivery against agreed timescales, activity targets, budgets and quality standards. The post holder will coordinate service delivery across multiple sites, work with partner organisations and use performance data and learning to improve screening access and uptake, particularly among underserved communities. Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesProject and Operational Management Lead the day-to-day operational delivery of the mobile cervical screening service. Develop and maintain project plans covering deployment schedules, staffing, equipment, vehicles and screening locations. Coordinate phased campaigns, evaluating each phase and using lessons learned to improve subsequent delivery. Monitor project milestones, activity targets, budgets, resources and quality standards. Identify, record and manage project risks and issues, escalating where appropriate. Monitor expenditure and support procurement decisions to ensure value for money. Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting Build effective working relationships with the ICB, PCNs, GP practices, local authorities, community organisations and other partners. Act as the main operational contact for the Project Board, preparing progress reports, highlighting risks and presenting updates. Produce clear reports, board papers, evaluations, business cases and funding or commissioner reports. Monitor and analyse screening uptake and service performance, identifying opportunities to improve access for underserved and seldom-heard populations. Lead engagement and communication activities to raise awareness of the service and encourage screening uptake. Team Management and Service Development Support the recruitment, induction, training and day-to-day management of nursing and support staff. Coordinate operational meetings and working groups, ensuring actions are recorded and followed up. Identify opportunities for service development, funding and expansion, preparing proposals and business cases where appropriate. Ensure appropriate clinical governance, information governance, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and health and safety arrangements are maintained across all sites. Clinical and Service Responsibilities Maintain awareness of cytology and other relevant screening services. Support public engagement activities to raise awareness of screening and health. Follow agreed policies, protocols, regulatory requirements and professional guidance. Use relevant clinical administration systems, such as SystmOne, where required. Report operational or clinical concerns to the Head of Nursing and attend meetings as required. Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role. Person SpecificationEssential Requirements Experience and Qualifications A project management qualification, such as PRINCE2, APM or Agile, or equivalent relevant experience. Experience of working autonomously. Demonstrable experience leading or managing a project, service change or multi-phase campaign, including planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation. Experience of working with or reporting to a project board or steering group involving multiple partner agencies. Skills and Knowledge Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively by telephone, email and face to face. Ability to produce clear, well-structured reports, board papers and evaluations for clinical and non-clinical audiences. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders at different levels of seniority. Ability to manage phased delivery plans, use performance data and apply lessons learned to improve delivery. Understanding of safeguarding requirements. Strong organisational and time management skills. Ability to identify, assess and manage risks. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Good interpersonal skills, discretion, sensitivity and emotional resilience. Commitment to ongoing professional development. Ability to follow relevant legal, ethical and professional policies and procedures. Desirable Requirements A clinical qualification with current or previous registration with the relevant professional body, such as the NMC or HCPC. Experience of working with elderly or housebound patients. Experience of quality initiatives, such as benchmarking. An appreciation of the NHS landscape, including the relationships between individual organisations, PCNs and commissioners. Knowledge of clinical governance and public health issues. Awareness of health promotion strategies and local healthcare provision. Basic budget management experience, including monitoring expenditure and supporting procurement. A mentoring or teaching qualification. Other Requirements Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Occupational Health clearance. Evidence of continuing professional development appropriate to the role. Flexibility to work outside core office hours when required. Ability to travel across the locality as required. Our Values Our Patients Put patients at the centre of all services. Make a positive difference for our patients. Respond to the needs of the local population. Respect the value of public money. Our Team Respect each other. Trust one another. Value each other's contribution. Empower our people. Our Company Be a trusted and caring organisation. Be innovative, agile and adaptive. Always deliver.