Senior Project Manager - Quality

Borders General Hospital / Home-Based

Do you like a challenge? Are you interested in supporting us to change and improve the way we do things to deliver better outcomes for patients and staff? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small, dynamic team supporting a large programme of change.

We are seeking to recruit a senior project manager with experience in healthcare services or transformation projects. Recognising our challenging financial environment, this post supports the delivery of the NHS Border’s organisational strategy with a focus on improving efficiency and productivity.

In this role, you will collaborate directly with senior service leads to deliver projects that improve clinical services and impact the quality of care for our patients. You will support projects aligned to strategic priorities in specific areas such as laboratory services or theatres. The successful candidate will apply a consistent project management process to multiple projects, from planning through to completion, and will be highly familiar with project and risk management methodologies. Tenacious communication, creative problem‑solving, and strong working relationships are essential. You will be an effective team player but also able to work autonomously. You will be educated to degree level or equivalent experience.

The senior project manager will be an integral part of a small team of project managers, helping to shape our workplan and impact the wider organisation. You will have line management responsibilities.

The working arrangement will be finalised through discussion. There are flexible hybrid working options available. This role is based at NHS Borders site in Melrose (Borders General Hospital).

Employment equity

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Employees are expected to feel respected and able to give their best, and the workforce is encouraged to be truly representative.

Workplace eligibility

To work in the United Kingdom, an individual must have relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. Eligibility can be evidenced through visa routes, EU settled and pre‑settled status, or sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa if the employer is a licensed Sponsor and the post meets salary thresholds. NHS Borders is not obligated to offer sponsorship for this role. It is essential that you already have the appropriate right to work in the UK, or that the post would be eligible for sponsorship before submitting your application.