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Project Support Officer – Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Project Support Officer (Band 5) to support the Lancashire and South Cumbria Elective Reform Programme. This permanent NHS opportunity is suited to candidates with project management experience, strong organisational skills and the ability to monitor progress, prepare reports and coordinate programme activities.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Project Support Officer
  • Employer: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Programme: Lancashire and South Cumbria Elective Reform Programme
  • Location: Preston Business Centre, Preston, Lancashire, UK
  • Salary: £32,073–£39,043 per year, pro rata
  • Grade: NHS Band 5
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working Pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
  • Job Reference: 438-PB4604
  • Closing Date: 30 October 2026 at 11:59 pm
  • Interview Date: 16 November 2026
  • Visa Sponsorship: Not stated in the job advert. Applicants requiring sponsorship should confirm eligibility directly with the employer before applying.

About the Role

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is hosting this position on behalf of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Provider Collaborative.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative and project support for the Elective Reform Programme. You will help monitor delivery progress, maintain project records, coordinate meetings and ensure that programme leads have accurate, up-to-date information to support decision-making.

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The role requires initiative, discretion, attention to detail and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines. Experience in a programme or project management environment is essential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain project tools and systems for monitoring delivery progress.
  • Track project milestones, outcomes and the impact of improvement activities.
  • Liaise with operational and clinical leads to obtain progress updates.
  • Prepare and update project reports, dashboards and programme documentation.
  • Maintain accurate records of actions, evidence and progress against agreed targets.
  • Support the preparation and coordination of key meetings, networks and programme boards.
  • Assist with maintaining accurate financial records for projects where required.
  • Identify potential risks, issues, delays and dependencies, helping the team develop appropriate solutions.
  • Analyse project information and data to identify trends, options and corrective actions.
  • Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders and senior programme leaders.
  • Build effective working relationships with stakeholders across clinical, operational and programme teams.
  • Support surveys, audits, evaluations, benchmarking and lessons-learned activities.
  • Provide guidance and training to operational leads and administrators on progress-monitoring systems.
  • Maintain a clear audit trail and ensure project information remains accurate and accessible.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following qualification requirement:

  • A degree-level qualification, or equivalent knowledge gained through recognised project or programme management training and equivalent proven project experience.

Essential Skills and Experience

Candidates must demonstrate:

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  • Experience working in a programme or project management environment.
  • A proven track record of providing high-level project management support across a range of projects and programmes.
  • Competent knowledge and understanding of a range of IT systems.
  • Strong administrative, organisational and communication skills.
  • The ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and meet deadlines.

Desirable Experience

  • Previous NHS experience and knowledge.

Working for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Provider Collaborative Team supports secondary care providers across Lancashire and South Cumbria through programmes that benefit from a coordinated, whole-system approach.

You will join a small, welcoming Elective Reform team that works collaboratively to improve elective care pathways. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to service improvement and support changes that benefit healthcare services across the region.

The Trust also promotes flexible working options and wellbeing support through its Working Smarter pledge.

Training and Development

The advert states that the successful candidate will provide training to operational leads and administrators on progress-monitoring systems and support colleagues in developing their project knowledge.

However, formal training provided to the successful applicant is not specifically confirmed in the advert.

The Trust provides an application guidance resource and an employee benefits guide for prospective applicants.

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Important Application Information

The employer may close the vacancy before the advertised deadline if enough applications are received. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as early as possible.

When completing your supporting information, provide specific examples showing how your qualifications, experience, IT knowledge and project management skills meet the person specification.

The Trust advises applicants using AI tools to personalise their applications and ensure that all information accurately reflects their own qualifications, skills and experience. Applicants must follow the employer’s declaration requirements regarding AI use.

The Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion. Reasonable adjustments may be available during recruitment; contact the recruitment team as early as possible if you require support.

Informal Enquiries

For further information about the position, contact:

  • Contact: Ania Wasielewska
  • Job Title: Programme Manager
  • Email: ElectiveRecovery@LTHTR.nhs.uk

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the official recruitment portal.

Closing date: 30 October 2026 at 11:59 pm.

 

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