Project Manager


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£48,000 to £52,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	LINCOLN, LN5 7LB
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	9 Nov 2026
Closing date:	4 Dec 2026

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Summary

The Project Manager will lead and coordinate a portfolio of projects delivered by Lincolnshire Primary Care Network Alliance (PCNA), ensuring effective planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting. Working closely with the Operations Manager, senior leadership team, clinical leads and external partners, the postholder will oversee project delivery, manage resources and support the Project Officers to achieve agreed objectives, timescales and outcomes. The role will support key programmes including the Obesity Pathway Innovation Programme (OPIP), Left Shift programme and Neighbourhood Clinical Leadership Programme. Key Responsibilities Project and Programme Management Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of allocated projects, ensuring milestones, deliverables and deadlines are achieved. Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, workstreams and delivery schedules. Monitor progress, identify delays and risks, and implement appropriate actions. Ensure projects remain aligned with agreed objectives, contractual requirements and organisational priorities. Provide regular progress updates and reports to the Operations Manager and senior leadership team. Team Leadership Provide day-to-day management, guidance and support to Project Officers. Allocate work, monitor workloads and ensure effective use of resources. Support staff development, performance and collaborative working. Promote a positive, accountable and solutions-focused team culture. Programme Delivery Coordinate delivery across OPIP, Left Shift and the Neighbourhood Clinical Leadership Programme. Work with clinical leads and delivery partners to translate programme requirements into practical implementation plans. Support the development and implementation of new services and pathways across primary and community care. Monitor programme outcomes, identify improvement opportunities and support delivery against agreed targets. Governance, Risk and Performance Maintain project documentation, risk registers, action logs and decision records. Ensure appropriate governance and reporting arrangements are in place. Identify and escalate risks, issues and dependencies. Monitor performance against agreed milestones, budgets and outcomes. Support the preparation of reports, papers and updates for meetings and programme boards. Finance and Resources Support project budget management and monitor expenditure against allocated resources. Identify potential financial pressures and escalate concerns. Work with finance colleagues to support accurate forecasting and reporting. Ensure resources are used effectively and provide value for money. Stakeholder Engagement Build effective working relationships with PCNs, GP practices, the ICB, clinical leads, providers and other delivery partners. Coordinate meetings, workshops and project discussions, ensuring actions are recorded and followed up. Communicate project progress, challenges and decisions clearly. Encourage collaboration and shared ownership across partner organisations. Systems and Continuous Improvement Use project management systems, including monday.com, to maintain accurate project information and provide oversight of delivery. Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and ways of working. Support the development of consistent project management approaches across PCNA. Key Working Relationships The postholder will work closely with the PCNA Operations Manager, senior leadership team, Project Officers, clinical leads, PCN Clinical Directors and Business Managers, GP practices, the ICB, NHS providers, digital suppliers and other programme partners. Measures of Success Success will be demonstrated through: Effective delivery of projects against agreed plans, milestones and budgets. Clear oversight of progress, risks, issues and dependencies. Effective leadership and coordination of Project Officers. Achievement of agreed programme outcomes and reporting requirements. Positive stakeholder relationships and effective partnership working. Accurate project records and effective use of project management systems. Identification and implementation of service and operational improvements. Role Boundaries and Accountability The Project Manager is responsible for project management, coordination, implementation oversight, resource planning, governance and delivery reporting. Clinical leadership, clinical judgement, pathway recommendations and decisions relating to clinical quality and patient safety remain the responsibility of the relevant clinical leads and appropriately qualified clinicians. The postholder will report to the PCNA Operations Manager and work within agreed organisational governance and reporting arrangements. General Responsibilities The postholder will: Maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance and data protection requirements. Follow organisational policies and procedures, including health and safety and safeguarding. Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the role. Undertake relevant training and professional development. Carry out other reasonable duties appropriate to the responsibilities and level of the post.

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