Role Summary
This exciting role will support our trust executives and other senior leaders deliver the corporate and strategic programmes to achieve our Trust strategy. A key focus for this role will be our Delivering Best Value programme which enables our Finance and Operational Programme.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Candidates will be expected to have a background in project management processes, including stakeholder management. They will also demonstrate knowledge across a range of operational and corporate services, such as financial, clinical and operational is also required. We aim to proactively reduce the workload of our frontline staff by our efficient project management approach, managing complexity and culture aligning with our trust values. Therefore candidates need to be enthusiastic, motivated and innovative, with good organisational skills and evidence of effective project management skills.
- Individuals need to demonstrate robust project governance skills, while also evidencing problem solving abilities to support teams in identifying root causes of issues. Providing basic project management coaching to our staff will form part of this role, as well as evidencing an agile and responsive project management approach to facilitate successful delivery within resources.
- Experience of leading projects and managing a range of stakeholders needs to be evidenced within the application. Details of the varied types of projects managed should be given, including any experience in delivering corporate and strategic transformation projects. Experience of report writing, supporting the development of business cases, board reports, impact assessments and project governance methodology is required, while evidence of strategy development is desirable
- Good team working, excellent communication skills and remaining professional at all times, are essential. As project and change managers, we work autonomously with senior leaders across a matrix project framework. You will lead project delivery internally, as well as supporting change across our trust teams. Evidence of successful delivery of projects including scoping, implementing and delivering projects is required.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Frances Lowery, Head of Corporate Programmes on frances.lowery@nhs.net
Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2026-7 rates, inclusive of a 3.3% pay award implemented from April 2026. If you join before this date,, remuneration will be based on the 2025-6 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2025/26 | NHS Employers)
This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
