Senior Project Lead (Sponsorship Available) At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Job Overview

• Employer: Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
• Job Title: Senior Project Lead
• Location: United Kingdom
• Salary: £66,653 to £79,638 a year
• Job Type: Full-time
• Closing Date: 28 April 2026

Job Summary

Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) is entering an exciting period of transformation as it modernises its network, strengthens digital capability, and redesigns services to meet the growing needs of partner Trusts and the patients served. This is not simply an improvement programme — it is a major step forward in delivering sustainable, innovative and clinically excellent pathology services across the region.

A future-ready, digitally enabled pathology network is being developed that supports high-quality diagnostics, modern laboratory operations and seamless connectivity across all BSPS sites. The aim is to create services that are more efficient, resilient and responsive to clinicians and patients, underpinned by cutting-edge technology and collaborative working.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking for 3 dynamic Senior Project Leads to play a pivotal role in delivering this large-scale change. You will lead complex service improvement projects, drive digital and operational transformation, and support engagement across clinical, technical and corporate teams. Working as part of the BSPS Transformation and Digital Programme PMO team you will champion innovation, ensure strong governance, and deliver impactful change aligned with strategic objectives.

Main Duties of the Job

• The post holder will play a key role within the BSPS PMO Transformation team, working across all partner Trusts and the wider system to drive timely, well-governed change aligned with network values and strategic objectives.
• They will support a designated transformation programme and act as deputy to the Programme Lead when required.
• The post holder will work collaboratively with clinical, operational, corporate and digital teams to deliver complex transformation projects to time, cost and quality standards, ensuring clear benefits, robust risk management and measurable improvements.
• They will lead on stakeholder engagement, programme reporting, planning and delivery, supporting service redesign and configuration across a wide range of operational areas.
• Working closely with teams, the post holder will support the development, quantification, implementation and embedding of agreed changes, ensuring improvements are sustainable and aligned to broader BSPS priorities.
• They will build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels to ensure successful delivery of the programme portfolio.
• The post holder will also provide professional leadership and expert guidance on project and programme management across the network, promoting best practice, supporting colleagues, and critically analysing information, risks and dependencies to inform wider decision-making.

About Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. Development opportunities are provided for all staff, with a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, the importance of a healthy work life balance is recognised; this benefits not only individuals but also the patients receiving care.

Applications are encouraged from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours. Efforts are made to work with staff to meet their needs and the needs of the service and its users.

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Job Description

Job Responsibilities

You will work closely with the BSPS leadership team and will at times support junior PMO staff, supporting consistent delivery across multiple partner Trusts. This is an opportunity to shape the future of pathology services across a major network and to leave a lasting, positive legacy for staff, clinicians and patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area
• Qualification in service improvement tools and techniques, Lean,Six Sigma

Desirable

• Qualification in business process reengineering/redesign.

Experience

Essential

• Programme and project management experience and delivery in an acute NHS setting of significant transformation or improvement
• Experience of managing risk and reporting by exception.
• Budgetary management and financial analysis to model projected benefits.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Business case development for significant transformation programmes.

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

How to Apply

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