NHS Borders

www.nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk

2 Jobs

635 Employees

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Company Name: NHS Borders
Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Job Description: Job title Senior Project Manager Role Summary Lead and deliver complex healthcare improvement projects, driving efficiency and quality across clinical services such as laboratories and theatres. Apply a consistent project management and risk‑management framework to achieve strategic objectives and enhance patient care outcomes. Expactations - Deliver projects on time, within scope and budget, aligned with organisational strategy. - Communicate effectively with senior leaders, stakeholders and teams to maintain engagement and support. - Provide line management, mentoring, and performance oversight for project staff. - Uphold regulatory compliance, including safeguarding and PVG requirements. Key Responsibilities - Plan, execute, monitor and close multiple improvement projects in healthcare settings. - Apply standardized PM methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, PMI) and risk‑management processes. - Collaborate with senior service leads to identify priorities, set objectives and define success metrics. - Produce and maintain accurate project documentation, status reports and decision logs. - Lead, coach and develop project teams, fostering teamwork and accountability. - Ensure projects meet regulatory standards, safeguarding, and compliance with national health policies. - Contribute to organisational efficiency and productivity initiatives through continuous improvement. Required Skills - Demonstrated experience in healthcare or transformation project management. - Strong knowledge of PM frameworks (PRINCE2, PMI, Agile). - Expertise in risk and change management. - Excellent stakeholder engagement, presentation and negotiation skills. - Leadership with ability to develop and motivate teams. - Proactive problem‑solving, innovation and analytical thinking. Required Education & Certifications - Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience). - Project Management certification (PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, or equivalent) preferred. - Familiarity with NHS or UK healthcare regulations and safeguarding requirements is a plus.

Melrose, United kingdom

On site

Senior

14-12-2025

Company Name: NHS Borders
Job Title: Data Protection Facilitator
Job Description: Job title: Data Protection Facilitator Role Summary: Deliver specialist information governance support and advice to up to 23 NHS General Practices, serving as the primary contact for data protection matters on behalf of the Board’s Data Protection Officer. Expectations: Manage independent workload, coordinate audits and monitoring across all practices, travel within the NHS Borders area, hold a valid driving licence, comply with UK work‑rights requirements, and adhere to updated criminal records checks if applicable. Key Responsibilities: - Provide expert guidance on data protection legislation, national guidelines, and Caldicott Principles. - Advise GP practices on completing the Information Asset Register, maintaining Privacy Notices, and developing staff training materials. - Prepare templates for GP contractors to document processing activities. - Conduct internal audits of personal data processing procedures and assess compliance for the wider NHS Borders organisation. - Plan, manage, and coordinate audit and monitoring functions across all practices to demonstrate regulatory compliance. - Offer specialist support to the broader NHS Borders Information Governance team. Required Skills: - Excellent written and verbal communication. - Strong organisational, influencing, and time‑management abilities. - Decisive problem‑solving and decision‑making skills. - In‑depth knowledge of data protection legislation and the Caldicott Principles. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint). - Ability to travel independently and maintain a valid driving licence. Required Education & Certifications: - Degree level education or extensive experience in a data protection environment. - Valid UK right to work (or eligibility for sponsorship). - Criminal record check compliant with 1 April 2025 legislation; eligibility for the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme if classified as a regulated role.

Kelso, United kingdom

On site

21-12-2025