Job description
Scrum Master (NHS)
Location: Remote, with 1-2 days per month in Leeds
Rate: £500 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: Until May 2027
Start: ASAP
Overview
We're looking for an experienced Scrum Master to support a digital delivery team working on an NHS programme. You'll lead agile ceremonies, remove blockers and help the team deliver at pace. NHS experience is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Run all Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives
Coach the team on agile ways of working and help them improve over time
Spot and remove blockers so the team can keep delivering
Work closely with Product Owners to keep the backlog clear and prioritised
Track and report on sprint progress, risks and dependencies
Build strong working relationships with NHS stakeholders and suppliers
Support the team to work in line with GDS and NHS service standards
Key Requirements
Proven experience as a Scrum Master on NHS programmes (essential)
Strong grasp of Scrum, Kanban and wider agile practice
Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams in the public sector
Confident with Jira, Confluence or similar tools
Able to manage stakeholders at all levels
Able to travel to Leeds 1-2 times per month
Desirable
Scrum certification (PSM, CSM or similar)
Experience delivering services through GDS assessments
Knowledge of NHS England or NHS Digital ways of working
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