Qualifications Essential criteria Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.Further training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes. Knowledge Essential criteria Demonstrable specialist knowledge in a relevant disciplineExperience of managing a teamSignificant experience of succesfully operating in a politically sensitive environmentEvidence of continued professional developmentDemonstrated experience of coordinating projects in complex and challenging environmentsExperience of managing risks and reportingExperience of drafting papers and correspondence at senior management team levelExperience of monitoring budgets and business planning processesUnderstanding the public sector Desirable criteria Demonstrated experience in a Healthcare environmentComprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Prince2 Foundation and Microsoft ProjectExperience of setting up and implementing internal processes and proceduresKnowledge of financial systems eg monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement Skills Essential criteria Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.Ability yo prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as requiredAbility to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making.Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills.Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescalesKnowledge of Financial systems e.g. monitoring budget managements, processing invoices and procurement.Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes Values Essential criteria Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do.Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the publicConsistently thinks about how their work can help and support clinicians and frontline staff deliver better outcomes for patients.Values diversity and difference operates with integrity and openness.Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others.Consistently looks to improve what they do, look for successful tried and tested ways of working, and also seeks out innovation.Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same.Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationshipsFlexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change Other Essential criteria Able to travel across various sites where applicable

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