Applications Project Coordinator *Internal*

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Applications Project Coordinator *Internal*

NHS AfC: Band 4

Main area Digital Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 262-A-

Site Maglona House Town Carlisle Salary £28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 21/10/ :59

Job overview

INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY

As part of the Digital Healthcare team, Applications have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Applications Project Coordinator. The successful applicant will be part of a team who are responsible for the delivery and maintenance of corporate and clinical applications to support safe and effective patient care whilst delivering the digital strategy.

The Applications Project Coordinator will support the planning, coordination, implementation and delivery of digital applications projects for the team.

The post holder will coordinate project activities relating to the implementation, upgrade and optimisation of applications, to enable projects that are delivered on time, within scope and in accordance with NHS standards and governance.

The post holder will work closely with project managers, application specialists, clinical and operational teams, suppliers and external partners to coordinate project plans, maintain project documentation, monitor progress, manage risks and issues, and support effective communication with stakeholders.

Main duties of the job

The Applications Project Coordinator will support the planning, coordination, implementation and delivery of digital applications projects for the team.

The post holder will coordinate project activities relating to the implementation, upgrade and optimisation of applications, to enable projects that are delivered on time, within scope and in accordance with NHS standards and governance.

The post holder will work closely with project managers, application specialists, clinical and operational teams, suppliers and external partners to coordinate project plans, maintain project documentation, monitor progress, manage risks and issues, and support effective communication with stakeholders.

Working for our organisation

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligiblevacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Educated to Diploma level or equivalent or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge.
• PRINCE2 Foundation.

Knowledge and Experience

• Working knowledge of the NHS.
• Experience of coordinating projects within an NHS, healthcare or comparable environment.
• Experience maintaining project documentation, action logs and project plans.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders across different departments.
• Understanding of project management methodologies and governance.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.
• Knowledge of healthcare workflows.
• Experience working with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Jira or similar.
• Understanding of NHS standards, including clinical safety and change control processes.

Skills and Aptitudes

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong planning and coordination abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing workloads and meet deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Ability to produce professional reports and presentations.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Experience using project reporting and dashboard tools.
• Facilitation and meeting coordination skills.
• Understanding of process mapping and service improvement techniques.

Other Requirements

• Willing to travel
• Flexible approach and willingness to work outside normal hours to meet service demands
• Willing to undertake personal development

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Name Adam Sheridan Job title Digital Applications Manager Email address Telephone number

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Address South Parkhouse Building
Baron Way
Kingmoor Park
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA6 4SJ
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