Job summary
We are looking to recruit 2 x Programme Manager posts, one post will be fixed term for 2 years and the other post will be permanent. Both posts will initially support the planning for implementation of the lung cancer screening programme and the permanent post will then continue to support the delivery of the programme once this is operational.
Following a positive recommendation from the UK National Screening Committee and the successful delivery of a pilot in the North Rhondda area, Welsh Government have approved for lung cancer screening to be implemented as a new screening programme in Wales. This represents a significant development for health services in Wales and this post offers an exciting opportunity for a driven and innovative individual to play a key role in this, supporting the planning and implementation of lung cancer screening to ensure that the benefits delivered are maximised for the population.
You will join our existing programme team and play a key role in the strategic planning, delivery, and benefits realisation of introducing a new programme on a national scale. Working collaboratively as part of the Lung Screening Senior Leadership Team and with the wider Public Health Wales teams and external stakeholders, you will lead the delivery of a number of specific projects, and support delivery of the programme as a whole.
Main duties of the job
As a Programme Manager working in the Lung Screening Wales programme team you will play a critical role in the planning and delivery of lung cancer screening as a new screening programme in Wales, acting as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and deputising for
the Head of Programme as required.
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of managing programmes and projects, from planning through to delivery. You will be diligent in your approach, able to work independently and have an innovative, problem-solving approach, with strong stakeholder management skills and experience in implementing risk management and governance processes. As part of a passionate, enthusiastic, supportive, and high performing team, you will build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
There are multiple steps in the lung cancer screening pathway, including cohort identification and invitation, risk assessment, CT scanning, CT scan reporting, integrated smoking cessation and actioning results. The Programme Manager will lead the planning and delivery of specific elements of the pathway and will provide input to other elements of the wider programme as required, working within the governance structure established for the programme. This role will require a broad knowledge and skill set, including in project and programme management, procurement, performance management, financial management and staff management.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a hybrid role, working in a flexible manner, however it is essential that the post holder is able to travel to sites across Wales as required. Although a base for the service is yet to be confirmed, it is expected that this will be in South East Wales and attendance will be required on a regular basis.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
For further information or an informal chat please contact the Head of Programme, Chris Coslett (chris.coslett@wales.nhs.uk) or apply direct.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience
- Post graduate masters qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level
- General management qualification or relevant experience
- Knowledge of Workforce and OD policies and procedures including developing people, performance management, disciplinary process
- Understanding and managing the principles and practice of client confidentiality
- Knowledge and understanding of improvement methodologies, principles of programme and project management
- Understanding of effective systems for integrated governance and the management of clinical & non-clinical risks
Desirable
IQT Silver (or equivalent qualification)
Project and/ or Programme Management qualification
Experience
Essential
Demonstrable experience of leading, managing and developing a high performing team of people
Experience of project management and service planning, delivering significant service development/ change effectively
Extensive experience of and demonstrable achievement in managing a health service
Experience of modernising services without additional resources
Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with stakeholders in the redesign or improvement of services
Experience of managing and dealing with complaints, incidences and near misses
Desirable
Experience of completing significant procurement projects
Experience of service management in a screening setting
Skills and attributes
Essential
Ability to develop operational and business plans and determine priority objectives for delivery
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
Ability to engage and involve staff in service changes and quality improvements to achieve the desired outcome
Ability to prioritise, plan and manage own time and that of others to meet tight deadlines and schedules
Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey instructions, ideas and opinions in a clear and concise manner
Able to prepare and present complex information to different audiences in a manner that can be understood by staff at all levels
Commitment to team-working and respect and consideration for the skills of others
Good self-awareness and understands the impact they have on others
Ability to create an environment that encourages development, supports innovation, team building and creative partnerships
Able to offer and accept constructive feedback and utilise that feedback to develop self and others to make positive changes
Able to analyse & evaluate situations, evidence, data and information e.g.; problem solving, decision making, negotiation
Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Confident in using IT packages
Demonstrate understanding and application of workplace values, together with underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role
Desirable
Welsh Language Skills at level 4 or 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a hybrid role, working in a flexible manner, however it is essential that the post holder is able to travel to sites across Wales as required. Although a base for the service is yet to be confirmed, it is expected that this will be in South East Wales and attendance will be required on a regular basis.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
For further information or an informal chat please contact the Head of Programme, Chris Coslett (chris.coslett@wales.nhs.uk) or apply direct.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience
- Post graduate masters qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level
- General management qualification or relevant experience
- Knowledge of Workforce and OD policies and procedures including developing people, performance management, disciplinary process
- Understanding and managing the principles and practice of client confidentiality
- Knowledge and understanding of improvement methodologies, principles of programme and project management
- Understanding of effective systems for integrated governance and the management of clinical & non-clinical risks
Desirable
IQT Silver (or equivalent qualification)
Project and/ or Programme Management qualification
Experience
Essential
Demonstrable experience of leading, managing and developing a high performing team of people
Experience of project management and service planning, delivering significant service development/ change effectively
Extensive experience of and demonstrable achievement in managing a health service
Experience of modernising services without additional resources
Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with stakeholders in the redesign or improvement of services
Experience of managing and dealing with complaints, incidences and near misses
Desirable
Experience of completing significant procurement projects
Experience of service management in a screening setting
Skills and attributes
Essential
Ability to develop operational and business plans and determine priority objectives for delivery
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
Ability to engage and involve staff in service changes and quality improvements to achieve the desired outcome
Ability to prioritise, plan and manage own time and that of others to meet tight deadlines and schedules
Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey instructions, ideas and opinions in a clear and concise manner
Able to prepare and present complex information to different audiences in a manner that can be understood by staff at all levels
Commitment to team-working and respect and consideration for the skills of others
Good self-awareness and understands the impact they have on others
Ability to create an environment that encourages development, supports innovation, team building and creative partnerships
Able to offer and accept constructive feedback and utilise that feedback to develop self and others to make positive changes
Able to analyse & evaluate situations, evidence, data and information e.g.; problem solving, decision making, negotiation
Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Confident in using IT packages
Demonstrate understanding and application of workplace values, together with underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role
Desirable
Welsh Language Skills at level 4 or 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
- Post graduate masters qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level
- General management qualification or relevant experience
- Knowledge of Workforce and OD policies and procedures including developing people, performance management, disciplinary process.
- Understanding and managing of the principles and practice of client confidentiality
- Knowledge and understanding of improvement methodologies, principles of programme and project management
- Understanding of effective systems for integrated governance and the management of clinical & non-clinical risks.
Desirable
- IQT Silver (or equivalent qualification)
- Project and/ or Programme Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of leading, managing and developing a high performing team of people
- Experience of project management and service planning, delivering significant service change effectively
- Extensive experience of and demonstrable achievement in managing a health service.
- Experience of completing significant procurement projects
- Experience of modernising services without additional resources.
- Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with stakeholders in the improvement of services.
- Experience of managing and dealing with complaints, incidences and near misses
Desirable
- Experience of service management in screening
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to develop operational and business plans and determine priority objectives for delivery
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to engage and involve staff in service changes and quality improvements to achieve the desired outcome
- Ability to prioritise, plan and manage own time and that of others to meet tight deadlines and schedules
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey instructions, ideas and opinions in a clear and concise manner
- Able to prepare and present complex information to different audiences in a manner that can be understood by staff at all levels
- Commitment to team-working and respect and consideration for the skills of others
- Good self-awareness and understands the impact they have on others
- Ability to create an environment that encourages development, supports innovation, team building and creative partnerships
- Able to offer and accept constructive feedback and utilise that feedback to develop self and others to make positive changes
- Able to analyse & evaluate situations, evidence, data and information e.g.; problem solving, decision making, negotiation
- Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Confident in using IT packages
- Demonstrate understanding and application of workplace values, together with underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills at level 4 or 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
- Post graduate masters qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level
- General management qualification or relevant experience
- Knowledge of Workforce and OD policies and procedures including developing people, performance management, disciplinary process.
- Understanding and managing of the principles and practice of client confidentiality
- Knowledge and understanding of improvement methodologies, principles of programme and project management
- Understanding of effective systems for integrated governance and the management of clinical & non-clinical risks.
Desirable
- IQT Silver (or equivalent qualification)
- Project and/ or Programme Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of leading, managing and developing a high performing team of people
- Experience of project management and service planning, delivering significant service change effectively
- Extensive experience of and demonstrable achievement in managing a health service.
- Experience of completing significant procurement projects
- Experience of modernising services without additional resources.
- Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with stakeholders in the improvement of services.
- Experience of managing and dealing with complaints, incidences and near misses
Desirable
- Experience of service management in screening
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to develop operational and business plans and determine priority objectives for delivery
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to engage and involve staff in service changes and quality improvements to achieve the desired outcome
- Ability to prioritise, plan and manage own time and that of others to meet tight deadlines and schedules
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey instructions, ideas and opinions in a clear and concise manner
- Able to prepare and present complex information to different audiences in a manner that can be understood by staff at all levels
- Commitment to team-working and respect and consideration for the skills of others
- Good self-awareness and understands the impact they have on others
- Ability to create an environment that encourages development, supports innovation, team building and creative partnerships
- Able to offer and accept constructive feedback and utilise that feedback to develop self and others to make positive changes
- Able to analyse & evaluate situations, evidence, data and information e.g.; problem solving, decision making, negotiation
- Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Confident in using IT packages
- Demonstrate understanding and application of workplace values, together with underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills at level 4 or 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
