(IMS) Business Change Manager Band 5

We have a wide Procurement team at United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals, comprising a Clinical Procurement Team & Clinical Procurement Specialist Team, Non-Clinical Procurement Team, Operational Procurement Team, Capital, Estates & Facilities Procurement Team and the Supply Chain/Materials Management Team. We have a newly created Inventory Management System Team which reside under Deputy Head of Supply Chain and works alongside the Supply Chain Team. We are seeking to appoint the IMS Business Change Manager to work as part of this newly formed team and to assist the procurement vision to deliver a state of the art Inventory Management System. The IMS Business Change Manager will play an active role in supporting the management and delivery of the new Inventory Management System (IMS) project in support of the Trust's business and service objectives.

Responsibilities to Support the IMS Project Manager (Deputy Head of Supply Chain) and Senior Business Change Manager in delivering the following: -

The procurement, development, and implementation of the IMS

The negotiation of contracts and in certain instances the management of contract performance

Ensuring that organisational change drives the project requirements.

This role will require operational working at all Trust sites.

We are searching for a hard working individual who is looking for an exciting new challenge and wants to be part of the new Inventory Management System implementation at ULTH.

You will support the Deputy Head of Supply Chain and the IMS Senior Business Change Manager set the strategies for deploying inventory management systems in a variety of stock control areas, working closely with the Head of Supply Chain, Materials Management Site Managers and fellow clinical, non-clinical and operational procurement teams. The scope of operational work managed by this team is significant - encompassing the full roll out and maintenance of an inventory management system across ULTH. The department already maintains the highest standards of stock management across all areas of the hospital from Theatres to A&E and beyond but is looking to revolutionise current methodologies to transform the control and flow of consumables entering and leaving the hospitals. This newly created team will lead the support for internal stakeholders by managing the inventory system, the e-catalogue and enacting meaningful operational and strategic change by generating ideas for savings and service improvement for patients, whilst ensuring we meet the Trust values and standards.

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. (ULTH)

Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service

Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.

This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.

The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).

Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution.

If you are enthusiastic and would relish a new challenge, we want to hear from you. We do not need you to have any public sector experience - what we need is a passion for business change and improvement, an understanding of inventory management, a proven track record and a desire to want to join a talented team and come on the journey we are about to take. You will ideally have previous experience with IMS Systems, Project Management and/or Supply Chain Management and have the ability to make a difference in this role. People skills will be important for dealing with the wide variety of internal stakeholders throughout the Trust that you will work with.

Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution.

If you are enthusiastic and would relish a new challenge, we want to hear from you. We do not need you to have any public sector experience - what we need is a passion for business change and improvement, an understanding of inventory management, a proven track record and a desire to want to join a talented team and come on the journey we are about to take. You will ideally have previous experience with IMS Systems, Project Management and/or Supply Chain Management and have the ability to make a difference in this role. People skills will be important for dealing with the wide variety of internal stakeholders throughout the Trust that you will work with.

• General Education up to GCSE/A Level/Diploma or equivalent NVQ level (including Maths and English) or equivalent standard.
• Educated to Degree Level or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of ongoing personal and management development
• Qualification in Project Management such as PRINCE2 Foundation Qualification

Previous Experience

• Working knowledge of project delivery and project governance.
• Working knowledge of procurement and performance management of contracts.
• Experience of effective team working and management of staff.
• Working knowledge and practical experience of project change control processes.
• Experience of producing meeting papers, including agendas, minutes, and maintaining action logs
• Experience of developing effective systems for efficient and effective administration.
• Maintaining accurate records using configuration management.
• Experience of generating reports and providing management information to support organisation decision making.
• Experience of working closely with leadership of varying seniority.
• Arranging meetings and/or events
• Experience of working in the NHS or health sector in a project related capacity.
• Maintaining project risk logs with awareness of structured risk management techniques.
• Experience of handling personal / confidential information in accordance with Data Protection Act.

Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes

• Understanding of project management specialist competencies including risk management, planning/scheduling, change control and project governance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and document presentation skills.
• Effective leadership skills that motivate and involve a team.
• Proven organisational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Good team player with well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical skills with the ability to analyse situations where more than one solution is possible.
• Able to assess project progress against agreed timescales and objectives.
• Ability to communicate and create relationships at all levels in the organisation including at times across departmental and organisational boundaries.
• Active listening skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet and deal effectively with conflicting deadlines.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint with ability to grasp new technology.
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: oPatient Centred oSafety oCompassion oRespect oExcellence
• Project planning competencies, including estimating and scheduling, including critical path analysis.
• Working knowledge of stakeholder engagement and effective communication.
• Negotiates and influences effectively with internal and external contacts.
• An understanding of Supply Chain Management processes.

Specific Requirements

• Ability to travel across sites/county as required.

• General Education up to GCSE/A Level/Diploma or equivalent NVQ level (including Maths and English) or equivalent standard.
• Educated to Degree Level or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of ongoing personal and management development
• Qualification in Project Management such as PRINCE2 Foundation Qualification

Previous Experience

• Working knowledge of project delivery and project governance.
• Working knowledge of procurement and performance management of contracts.
• Experience of effective team working and management of staff.
• Working knowledge and practical experience of project change control processes.
• Experience of producing meeting papers, including agendas, minutes, and maintaining action logs
• Experience of developing effective systems for efficient and effective administration.
• Maintaining accurate records using configuration management.
• Experience of generating reports and providing management information to support organisation decision making.
• Experience of working closely with leadership of varying seniority.
• Arranging meetings and/or events
• Experience of working in the NHS or health sector in a project related capacity.
• Maintaining project risk logs with awareness of structured risk management techniques.
• Experience of handling personal / confidential information in accordance with Data Protection Act.

Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes

• Understanding of project management specialist competencies including risk management, planning/scheduling, change control and project governance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and document presentation skills.
• Effective leadership skills that motivate and involve a team.
• Proven organisational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Good team player with well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical skills with the ability to analyse situations where more than one solution is possible.
• Able to assess project progress against agreed timescales and objectives.
• Ability to communicate and create relationships at all levels in the organisation including at times across departmental and organisational boundaries.
• Active listening skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet and deal effectively with conflicting deadlines.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint with ability to grasp new technology.
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: oPatient Centred oSafety oCompassion oRespect oExcellence
• Project planning competencies, including estimating and scheduling, inclu