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Department and Site
Programme Management Office – Borders General Hospital / Home-Based
Role Title
Project Manager – Fixed Term 12 months (April ’25 – March ’26), 36 hours per week.
Position Overview
Do you like a challenge? Are you interested in supporting us change and improve the way we do things to deliver better outcomes for patients and staff? Are you experienced in delivering physical and/or improvement projects? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small, dynamic team supporting a large programme of change.
NHS Borders is seeking to recruit a project manager with experience in healthcare services or transformation projects. Recognising our challenging financial environment, this post supports the delivery of the NHS Border’s organisational strategy with a focus on improving efficiency and productivity. In this role, you will collaborate directly with senior service leads to deliver projects that improve clinical services, which will impact on the quality of care for our patients. You will support projects aligned to strategic priorities in specific areas, for example laboratory services or theatres.
Responsibilities
- Apply a consistent project management process to multiple projects, from planning stage through to completion.
- Be highly familiar with project and risk management methodologies.
- Use tenacious communication to establish strong working relationships.
- Act as a creative problem‑solver who encourages new ways of thinking.
- Be an effective team player but also able to work autonomously.
- Help shape the workplan and impact the wider organisation as part of a small team of project managers.
Qualifications
- Degree level education or equivalent experience.
- Experience in delivering physical and/or improvement projects in a healthcare setting.
- Strong understanding of project and risk management methodologies.
Working Arrangements
This role is based at NHS Borders site in Melrose (Borders General Hospital) with flexible hybrid working options available, allowing you to balance on‑site collaboration with remote working.
How to Apply
If you require any further information or would like an informal chat about the post please contact: pmo@borders.scot.nhs.uk.
Legal & Sponsorship
NHS Borders is not under obligation to offer sponsorship for this role. To work in the United Kingdom, legal permission to work is required. The post may require a regulated level criminal records check due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025. If the role is a regulated role, the appointment will be subject to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Information about visa, settled status and sponsorship can be found on the GOV.UK website. It is essential that you have a right to work in the UK or are eligible for sponsorship before submitting your application.
Additional Information
As from 1 April 2026 the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will reduce from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
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