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The role of Project Manager is funded by the NHSX Digital Health Partnership Award. This programme is designed to provide a synergy between the NHS, industry, higher education and the public to design, develop and implement digital technology to improve health outcomes. This post will provide pivotal project management and leadership of an initiative aiming to enhance care for People with Parkinson’s, via the ‘Digitised Home Based Care for Parkinson’s Disease’ project. The Applied Parkinson’s Research Group has developed the Home Based Care (HBC) pathway for patients with Parkinson’s disease that reduces the burden on healthcare services through the use of digital tools. This project consolidates local NHS, HEI & Commercial partnerships to deliver the rapid scale-up and deployment of complementary digital tools utilising applied artificial intelligence to support Parkinson’s care and self-management in the home, which will then be suitable for uptake across the NHS. You will be responsible for the management of the project; starting up, maintaining, supporting, facilitating, monitoring progress, reporting, closing and evaluating the project. You will ensure the project stays within agreed timescales and expenditure. We are looking for a person who has a proven track record in project management and extensive experience in agile methods. Experience of working in the NHS and/or HEI is desirable. Whilst this is not a clinical role, the emphasis will be on enhancing the delivery of services that are clinical. Therefore, you will be required to communicate and engage clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels. For an informal discussion, or to find out more about the role, please contact Associate Professor Camille Carroll by email **** in the first instance. Find out more about what we do: Applied Parkinson’s Research Group. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed term basis for a period of 12 months in the first instance due to funding. Requests for less than full time (LTFT) working will be considered. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia. Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria. Job Description Additional Faculty Information
Region:
Location:
Plymouth
Salary:
£42,149 - £50,296 per annum - Grade 8
Package:
Full-Time, Fixed-Term
Contractual hours:
37
Basis:
FT Temporary Fulltime All Year ]]>
to enhance care for People with Parkinson’s, via the ‘Digitised Home Based Care for Parkinson’s Disease’ project.
The Applied Parkinson’s Research Group has developed the Home Based Care (HBC) pathway for patients with Parkinson’s disease that reduces the burden on healthcare services through the use of digital tools. This project consolidates local NHS, HEI & Commercial partnerships to deliver the rapid scale-up and deployment of complementary digital tools utilising applied artificial intelligence to support Parkinson’s care and self-management in the home, which will then be suitable for uptake across the NHS.
You will be responsible for the management of the project; starting up, maintaining, supporting, facilitating, monitoring progress, reporting, closing and evaluating the project. You will ensure the project stays within agreed timescales and expenditure.
We are looking for a person who has a proven track record in project management and extensive experience in agile methods. Experience of working in the NHS and/or HEI is desirable. Whilst this is not a clinical role, the emphasis will be on enhancing the delivery of services that are clinical. Therefore, you will be required to communicate and engage clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels.
For an informal discussion, or to find out more about the role, please contact Associate Professor Camille Carroll by email ****
in the first instance.
Find out more about what we do: Applied Parkinson’s Research Group.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed term basis for a period of 12 months in the first instance due to funding. Requests for less than full time (LTFT) working will be considered.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.
The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .
The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia.
Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.
Job Description
Additional Faculty Information
A8549
£42,149 - £50,296 per annum - Grade 8
42149
42149
50296
Professional/Support Services
Wed, 6 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT
Plymouth
Full-Time, Fixed-Term
37
FT Temporary Fulltime All Year
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

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