Total 7 business management project planning job vacancies in bolton greater manchester bl2 1hl

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an aspiring, self-motivated individual to join Bolton NHS Foundation Trust's Digital Team as Senior Project Manager on a fixed term basis.

The team are a group of staff from a number of disciplines and backgrounds and we will expect you to be ready to hit the ground running working together with them and clinical colleagues to lead the delivery of a number of our key projects within the Digital Programme.

The demands and scale of the projects you will work on will vary but we will look to you to utilise the following: experience of delivering large scale change; skills to manage competing demands; ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities; response to short deadlines; effective communication to all stakeholders, flexibility to take on all tasks within a project and your ability to quickly build strong working relationships.

You will work across health and care settings to deliver digital transformation to patients, clinicians and support functions. Managing a project and seeking opportunities to deliver benefit to our staff and thrive on diversity of work. You may find yourself presenting to project boards, briefing groups, facilitating process mapping workshops, drawing process maps, preparing business cases, defining project scope, developing the project plan, completing project documentation and producing highlight reports.

You will be equally happy leading your own project as you will be working collaboratively and being a good team player who demonstrates the organisations values. You will be a natural fit into the team, which is compassionate, friendly and has dedicated professionals who always go the extra mile. The successful candidate will be qualified in Prince2, will excellent interpersonal skills and able to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

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Are you looking for an exciting, varied and challenging role in administration?

If so, this is a great opportunity to gain experience, learn and develop whilst making a real difference. You will predominately provide an administrative service to the Executive Assistant Team which will enable you to develop your skills, knowledge and experience in all aspects of business administration.

Ideally, you will have good IT and communication skills but most importantly you will be passionate about learning and have a can-do attitude.

You will be supporting the Executive Assistants to provide a high quality, efficient and timely administration function.

You will be involved in the co-ordination and administration of meetings and events and be a friendly point of contact for queries to the team.

You will have the opportunity to support on a wide range of projects enabling you to learn from a variety of colleagues and gain the best possible exposure to all areas of business administration.

Supervision and support (direct and indirect) will be provided during all tasks, with progression being dependent on the completion of set objectives throughout the training period. This will enable the apprentice to work within the organisation to gain confidence, experience and build a portfolio of evidence for apprenticeship accreditation. You will be provided with dedicated study time and will be supported in the work environment by an experienced and friendly team.

This job description describes the role that the employee will be working towards during the training period.

As part of this role, you will be required to complete and pass the Level 3 Business Administration NVQ.

Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence for maternity, neonatal and care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice

The aim of the Trust is to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We strive to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed.

Provide administrative support to the team which includes duties such as photocopying, filing, printing, recording of specific data and other duties as appropriate to the grade.

Provide support to Executive Assistants in covering phones, arranging meetings and appointments.

Provide support to Board members with IT queries, logging requested jobs with the IT Helpdesk and following up on actions.

Answer any queries that may arise and/or direct to the appropriate person.

Administer and distribute incoming and outgoing mail.

Ensure the department is kept tidy and to health and safety standards e.g. photocopying room to be regularly checked and any cardboard, boxes etc. to be logged for removal.

Assist with the maintenance of efficient systems for storage and retrieval of information, correspondence and records held both electronically and in paper format and ensure associated documentation is kept up to date.

Participate in daily cover arrangement and holiday/sickness cover arrangements within Trust HQ.

To ensure visitors to Trust HQ are welcomed courteously, professionally and navigated to the relevant meetings.

To be responsible for the reserving venues for meetings and in particular the Boardroom and office booking system to ensure all necessary facilities are provided for meetings.

Arrange travel and accommodation for Directors/ team members as appropriate.

To participate in EA team meetings and work with colleagues to standardise practices.

To help and improve the ongoing quality effort by always prioritising quality in all work areas.

Liaison with staff across the Trust and represent the department in a professional and positive manner.

Complete all necessary training and assignments as required for the role.



Personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources, maintain stock control by careful use of office equipment. Ensuring that stock and stationery supplies are maintained as required within Trust HQ.



To be familiar with and adhere to the Health and Safety Policy and other Trust policies and procedures.



Follows existing policies and procedures; may comment on proposals/implements policies and procedures in own area, proposes changes to policies and procedures in own area.


This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Sep 2024

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The post-holder will be a member of the Mobile Device Team within the IT Department where teamwork is essential and this role is pivotal for the provision of a responsive and effective Mobile Device administration service. The person will be instrumental in the administration of Mobile Devices using various MDM Systems. They will also be responsible for SIM card related tasks and initial setup of mobile devices using Intune, Workspace One, Knox and Apple Business Manager.

Previous applicants need not apply.

The post holder requires excellent technical skills, Microsoft 365 and mobile device knowledge, and good customer service skills and organisational ability and must be flexible and able to work under pressure.

To be highly motivated and enthusiastic individual, providing excellent planning, support, administrative and organisational skills. Effectively communicating both verbally and in written form with people at all levels including senior staff and stakeholders in the NHS and partner organisations.

The Trust is a great place to work, evidenced by the most recently NHS Staff Survey results where our staff ranked us as the best NHS place to work in Greater Manchester. We are really proud of this and ensure that everyone in the Trust is both seen and heard. It has been a challenging time for the NHS with the national pandemic response at the forefront of our minds and activities, but we are coming out of pandemic pressures with renewed energy, and it is a truly exciting time for the Trust with investment and development of the IT Infrastructure of which this role will be a key part.

So, we hope the above has encouraged you to join a high-performing IT team in an equally high-performing Trust! We look forward to hearing from you.

For detailed job description and main responsibilities please see attached job description and person specification for the role.


This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Sep 2024

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Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in operational management? Look no further, come and work with us and join our mission to create a ‘Better Bolton’.

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Family Care Division as an Operational Business Manager (or Clinical Service Manager if from an AHP or nursing background). We are seeking an individual of high calibre, with NHS management experience, that is both inspirational and highly motivated to support the delivery of high quality care through operational leadership.

In this role you will be required to work closely with our Clinical Leads as well as experienced speciality teams to provide both operational management and strategic direction. A proven ability to engage clinical and managerial teams is essential, as is the ability to deliver high performing services within budget, in a cycle of continuous improvement. You will be encouraged to generate and develop ideas and reporting to the Deputy Divisional Director of Operations for Family Care.

We can also offer you a significant amount of support to develop yourself further, including access to our Bolton Operational Manager development programme, bespoke personal development plans, coaching and mentorship and 1:1 support from your operational colleagues.

This role will cover Childrens services, including outpatient, and community. The role requires an individual with passion, commitment, excellent communication skills, vision and the desire to drive standards and lead on service improvement.

To manage and co-ordinate the ongoing work and service development of the operational area using strategic, business and operational skills to ensure the service meets required performance targets, in line with national requirements, local strategies and objectives.

This will require the Operational Manager to provide business and managerial support to the Clinical Teams in order that the activity, quality, safety and financial objectives are successfully delivered. In particular the Operational Manager will be responsible for ensuring that patients receive treatment within contractually agreed waiting time maxima for the whole service.

The Operational Manager will need to develop good working relationships with other Divisions and branches within the same Division. Ensure that a locality orientation is blended with a pan-Trust focus where required, and that there is constructive, collaborative working with colleagues within the trust at all times and external Trusts and agencies as required.

To develop and sustain links with key primary, specialist, secondary and tertiary care colleagues, to facilitate integrated care pathways and congenial working arrangements.

To Deputise for the Deputy Divisional Director of Operations.

Why Bolton?

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. This provides us with an opportunity for our services to work closely with our partners in primary care and the local authority to ensure a seamless service for our patients.

Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence for maternity, neonatal and care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice.

The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed.

For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.


This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Sep 2024

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dynamic finance professional to join the Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as the Associate Director of Finance – Financial Planning.

About the Role:As the Associate Director of Finance – Financial Planning, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Trust management with a comprehensive range of financial information essential for key decision-making. Your responsibilities will include providing information for the inclusion in the monthly management accounts and consolidating these into Board level and external reports. Working closely with the Head of Financial Services and the Head of Information, you will be a key and visible leader within the finance department and a primary contact both internally and externally.

Note: This role is being advertised for an extended period to compensate for prebooked holidays and ensure interested candidates are not placed at a disadvantage over the school summer holiday period. Interviews will take place in September.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the Trust’s annual financial planning process, combining income and expenditure plans while ensuring alignment with workforce and activity plans.
• Oversee the Trust’s annual national cost collection submissions and manage the Trust’s managed service for costing.
• Develop and maintain internal productivity metrics to provide continuous updates on value for money and identify areas for improvement.
• Promote financial awareness and skills at all levels through finance workshops and regular financial briefings to Executive Directors and senior staff.
• Work closely with the Divisional Management Teams and the Business Intelligence function to ensure accurate and understandable financial information and advice.
• Manage the contracts with Integrated Care Board (ICB), Provider Collaborative, and wider system partners.
• Provide leadership to the Overseas Team, responsible for recovering charges for NHS treatment from individuals not ordinarily resident in the UK.

Join Our Team:If you are enthusiastic, motivated, and have the expertise to provide effective and innovative financial solutions, we want to hear from you. Join us at an exciting time as we strive to build a 'best-in-class' finance department, providing excellent financial and decision-making support to our operational and clinical colleagues.

The post holder is responsible for providing a comprehensive range of financial information to support the Trust management in making key decisions. This includes provision of information for the inclusion in the monthly management accounts for consolidation into Board level and external reports. This will be completed through working closely with the Head of Financial Services and the Head of Information.

The post holder is a key and visible leader and manager within the finance department and key point of contact, both internally and externally.

This is a key management role where considerable autonomy is given to interpret national and local policies, guidance and accounting standards.

Chair of Finance department systems group, ensuring continual modernisation and improvement of finance systems

To provide a comprehensive financial management and support service to the Trust, providing a range of advice concerning income, planning, PLICs and financial systems

To take lead responsibility for the Trust’s annual financial planning process combing income, expenditure plans ensuring triangulation with workforce and activity plans whilst adhering to corporate standards and timetables

Responsible for annual national cost collection submissions, managing the Trust’s managed service for costing

Develop and maintain a suite of internal productivity metrics which are updated each month to provide continuous updates on value for money and areas for improvement



Takes the lead on developing PLICs data including driving engagement, securing clinical input and education and training

To support of the Deputy Director of Operational Finance to ensure the Trust makes effective use of the available financial resources in pursuit of agreed Divisional and Corporate goals.

To deputise for the Deputy Director of Finance as appropriate.

To be responsible for the day-to-day management of Income accountant, Head of Costing and Systems Accountant

Ensure that the trusts values are at the heart of all decisions made and behaviours displayed.

To actively engage and take a lead with Trust’s Finance Staff Development (FSD) and Future Focused Finance (FFF) Lead, liaising with the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) and other National FSD/FFF Leads, ensuring that an effective, efficient and customer focused finance service is provided to the organisation.

Provide leadership to the Overseas Team, who are members of the finance team responsible recovering charges for NHS treatment in relation to any person who is not ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom.


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Sep 2024

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an aspiring, self-motivated individual to join Bolton NHS Foundation Trust's Digital Transformation Team as Senior Project Manager on a fixed term basis.

The team are a group of staff from a number of disciplines and backgrounds and we will expect you to be ready to hit the ground running working together with them and clinical colleagues to lead the delivery of a number of our key projects within the Digital Programme.

The demands and scale of the projects you will work on will vary but we will look to you to utilise the following: experience of delivering large scale change; skills to manage competing demands; ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities; response to short deadlines; effective communication to all stakeholders, flexibility to take on all tasks within a project and your ability to quickly build strong working relationships.

You will work across health and care settings to deliver digital transformation to patients, clinicians and support functions. Managing a project and seeking opportunities to deliver benefit to our staff and thrive on diversity of work. You may find yourself presenting to project boards, briefing groups, facilitating process mapping workshops, drawing process maps, preparing business cases, defining project scope, developing the project plan, completing project documentation and producing highlight reports.

You will be equally happy leading your own project as you will be working collaboratively and being a good team player who demonstrates the organisations values. You will be a natural fit into the team, which is compassionate, friendly and has dedicated professionals who always go the extra mile. The successful candidate will be qualified in Prince2, will excellent interpersonal skills and able to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.


This advert closes on Wednesday 31 Jul 2024

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The Project Lead for Safeguarding Transformation will be a key role within Bolton NHS Foundation Trust (BFT) over the next 12 months, focused on supporting the delivery of the Trust’s assurance plans and the delivery of national, regional and local safeguarding priorities. This post has been created to support the Corporate leadership team in ensuring that BFT achieves its aims and ambitions as a leader in Safeguarding both Adults and Children.

The post holder will work with corporate teams, clinical divisions and wider system partners to ensure continued positive progress and development in Safeguarding priorities, responsibilities and assurance.

The key areas of responsibility include:
• Establishment of effective partnerships.
• Develop and oversee the direction and delivery of all Safeguarding project work streams, and support and enable senior managers, clinicians, partners and directors.
• Ensure appropriate evaluation and metrics are in place to support impact monitoring and benefits realisation.
• Establish rapport and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective management of interdependencies and delivery of objectives across the locality.
• Motivate staff to encourage collaborative working in the design of new ways of working and provide support to staff during the change process to overcome resistance to change.
• As an expert in and champion of organizational change and service improvement, the post holder will need high levels of self-motivation, tenacity and resilience.

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

Cultural diversity is one of our greatest assets at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. We are committed to ensuring staff and patients are free from discrimination regardless of their ethnicity, background, gender or sexual orientation.

Every person should be able to fulfil their potential at work and we pride ourselves on using this knowledge to provide personalised care and ensure that we are a supportive environment in which to work .We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to 300,000 people living or visiting Bolton (the biggest Town in the UK) and the surrounding areas. Bolton has been ranked as one of the happiest places to live in the North west.

In 2020 we came together with our partners to radically change the way we deliver health and care services in Bolton. The aim was to build an Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) where we all worked together to improve people’s health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities across the system.

The post will provide an excellent opportunity for individuals that enjoy working as part of a close multi-disciplinary team. We value regular appraisal and supervision and ensure personal and professional development opportunities are available.

Please see attached job description and person specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities, alternatively please see contact details.


This advert closes on Tuesday 21 May 2024

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