NHS Education for Scotland
Project Scope Document
Project Title
Project Leader
Details of Project
Project Aim and Purpose
Detail the overall aim and purpose of the project. This should be a short statement that captures
exactly what the project has to accomplish, (e.g. implement a new performance management system to
be used throughout the organisation).
Project Objectives
Detail what will be delivered as a result of the project, (e.g. a software system to record performance
information and produce metrics; a training package to upskill all managers to use the new system).
Out of Scope
Detail what will not be delivered as a part of the project (e.g. access for front-line staff; functionality to
complete performance review forms online).
Benefits Identification
Detail the benefits that this project will bring to the organisation and the wider NHS (e.g. a consistent
approach to performance management throughout the organisation; time saved on producing
performance information).
Research of Previous/Existing Projects
Detail the research undertaken to review previous/existing projects? Is there any existing
documentation you could learn from or adapt? Are there any outputs from that project that you could
re-use?
Equality & Diversity
Which groups of the NHS is this project targeted? Which groups of the population will ultimately benefit
from this project?