Senior Project Manager
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 06/10/2026
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Role summary
NHS Borders is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join a dynamic team, supporting a large programme of change focused on improving efficiency and productivity. The role involves collaborating with senior service leads to deliver projects that enhance clinical services and patient care. The successful candidate will apply consistent project management processes, manage multiple projects from planning to completion, and may have line management responsibilities. Flexible hybrid working options are available.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £52,845 – £61,466 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
260397
Salary:
Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Job closing date:
06/10/2026
Job Type:
Administrative Services
Location:
Borders General Hospital
Employment type:
Fixed-term
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
22/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Borders
Department:
PMO
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Job Advert
OUR VALUES IN ACTION
• Compassion • Kindness • Integrity • Teamwork • Excellence
LOCATION] Newstead, Melrose / Home-Based
[DEPARTMENT] Programme Management Office
[JOB TITLE] Senior Project Manager
[CONTRACT TYPE] Fixed Term / 24 months 36 hours per week
Band 7
Do you like a challenge? Are you interested in supporting us change and improve the way we do things to deliver better outcomes for patients and staff? Are you experienced in delivering physical and/or improvement projects? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small, dynamic team supporting a large programme of change.
NHS Borders is 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 delive
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