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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

About

The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in the UK, with a national and international reputation for the excellence of its services and its role in teaching and research.

Find out more about the Trust on their web-site at www.ouh.nhs.uk

Watch how OUH goes about delivering compassionate excellence on the ouhnhs YouTube channel

Contact

Address: Oxford Univ Hosps NHS Foundation Trust; OUHC HR Department,; 3rd Floor Unipart House Business Centre; Garsington Road; Oxford; Oxfordshire; OX4 2PG
Contact Number: 01865 741186

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Ref: 321-CORP-8229636-B7 Vacancy ID: 8229636

Senior Digital Project Manager

Accepting applications until: 23-Sep-2026 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 23-Sep-2026 23:59

Location

Site: Oxford University Hospitals Foundation NHS Trust
Address: John Radcliffe Hospital
Town: Oxford
Postcode: OX3 9DU
Major / Minor Region: Oxfordshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Ability to work outside of core hours to support project go lives, onsite)

Salary

Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 7)

Specialty

Main area: Senior Digital Projects Manager

Interview date: 05/10/2026

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

· Develop, assess and prioritise project proposals which may be complex and large scale. Take responsibility for the definition, documentation and safe execution of one or more significant projects, actively participating in all phases of the project. Manage agreed projects in line with agreed roles and responsibilities to meet specified objectives. Identify, assess and manage risks to the success of the project.

· Effectively estimate costs, timescales and resource requirements for the successful delivery of the project(s) to an agreed scope.

· Ensure that realistic project and quality plans are prepared and maintained and all activities tracked against the plan, providing regular and accurate reports to senior management, and client/user management as appropriate.

· Monitor costs, timescales and resources used, taking action where these deviate from agreed tolerances. Ensure that delivered systems are implemented within these criteria.

· Manage the project and deliverable change control procedure with the Programme Management Office, gaining agreement for revisions to the project(s) from project sponsors.

· Provides effective leadership to the project team ensuring that team members are motivated and that their skills are developed. Allocate and monitor work as appropriate. Actively represent the project team, ensuring that effective relationships are built and maintained with the business community.

· Ensure that own projects are formally closed and, where appropriate, subsequently reviewed, and that lessons learned are captured and actioned. Produce appropriate documentation to support these processes.

· Evaluate and make recommendations/decisions on technical and business options as appropriate.

· Investigate and describe current business processes; identify the organisational structure undertaking and supporting the business activities.

· Identify cultural, organisational and business constraints affecting options for change.

· Establish an understanding of business aims and develop alternative processes to achieve them.

· Communicate a range of complex and sometimes controversial or sensitive issues relating to the EPR to staff from all levels within the organisation and with non-NHS individuals such as patients, relatives or supplier peers in an appropriate manner.

· Represent the Digital Programme Team at meetings locally and nationally as appropriate, convening local decision-making teams or formal communication processes as necessary to enable views to be collated.

· Facilitate workshops, interviews and meetings with the key staff in the patient management process throughout the Trust.

· Supervise, co-ordinate or direct a team of staff within a project environment, allocating and monitoring work as appropriate.

· Train or brief staff in areas of expertise.

Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers / Work in the UK - GOV.UK

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

To note: Applicants must write their own applications. If AI tools are used, the application may be rejected as this document is crucial for assessment. This does not prevent you from seeking support via AI with applications for the purposes of any disability and/or long-term health conditions.

When using AI to help write your application, it is important to personalise it, especially your supporting statement. While AI can simplify the process, it will not fully understand the job's requirements and/or be able to showcase your skills, knowledge, and experience. Write your statement to show why you are interested in the role and how you would be a valued member of the team/OUH employee.

No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.

Person specification

Evidence of experience

Essential criteria

Relevant degree or minimum of 3 years’ experience of project management of digital enabled solution and benefits delivery
Specialist knowledge and considerable in-depth experience of project managing EPR/digital design, test, delivery, and adoption of clinical and administrative solutions, particularly in complex projects involving digital related change within the NHS.
Prince2 Practitioner or PRAXIS qualification or another professional equivalent.
Specialist theoretical knowledge and expertise relating to all project processes required in delivering core digital clinical and administrative solutions including NHS processes and procedures, design, test, and adoption, and post implementation evaluation