Job summary
TheWomen and Children's Hospital Programme is looking to recruit an experienced and highly skilled Programme Manager to support the Programme Director in delivering a modern, "state of the art" and SMART environment in a new Women and Children's Hospital on our main acute site in Truro.
RCHT is entering the next phase of our new Women and Children's Hospital Programme as a Wave 1 scheme under the national New Hospital Programme. Our scheme is undergoing a refresh of the Outline Business Case (OBC) and will be ready to move into the Full Business Case (FBC) stage in spring 2026. The construction period for the new Women and Children's Hospital has been allocated by the Government to be between 2027 and 2030 (with the first patient date in early 2031).
If you are educated to degree level, with significant capital projects and construction industry experience, and are ready to support the future of healthcare in Cornwall by bringing your initiative, energy, and programme management expertise to help lead the delivery of our new Women and Children's Hospital, then this could be the role for you.
Main duties of the job
If you are educated to degree level, with significant capital projects and construction industry experience, and are ready to support the future of healthcare in Cornwall by bringing your initiative, energy, and programme management expertise to help lead the delivery of our new Women and Children's Hospital, then this could be the role for you.
The Programme Manager, Women and Children's Hospital, will be assisted by a developing programme team and will be required to focus on the delivery of both the enabling works schemes, and main build, through the Full Business Case (FBC) stage, into construction and beyond to completion and post programme evaluation. This is a long-term role which will suit someone looking to join a partly established programme delivery team; to work flexibly with RCHT and external partners to achieve the successful completion of a major capital healthcare project. Professional qualifications in programme management and business case development, as well as experience in managing large and complex stakeholder groups would be an advantage.
The post holder will be expected to work to current best practice programme management methodology, and to the internal RCHT governance framework; ensuring benefits are delivered within agreed timescales and within the budget set.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's level qualifications or equivalent experience and study, in a construction specialism or a related discipline (design, health planning, construction, building services, engineering, surveying and/ or similar themes)
- Extensive experience of working as a senior operational, strategic or programme delivery manager in a relevant field.
- Significant specialist knowledge in one or more of the following fields: building information modelling (BIM) and digital SMART hospital development ; sustainability and decarbonisation of the built environment or modern methods of construction (MMC) and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) .
- Evidence of, and commitment to, Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Membership of an appropriate professional body (e.g., Institution of Chartered Surveyors or Engineers).
- Post Graduate management or project management, qualification (e.g., Managing Successful Programmes)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of regular research activities and demonstrated knowledge of current best practice in relevant fields
- Able to act with a high degree of autonomy, managing own workload and overseeing highly technical projects.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrable track record of leading complex organisational change programmes. Able to lead discussions, and gain agreement, from a wide range of stakeholders, often with differing priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; adept at analysing complex data, drawing out key points and summarising effectively
- Good at conveying complex messages to the level of the relevant audience - both via written reports and verbally.
- Extensive experience and demonstrable ability in developing and drafting strategic, outline and full detailed NHS or public sector/government business case proposals, as required.
- Better Business Case (TM) trained Foundation and Practitioner.
- Substantial experience of providing detailed, and regular, financial management and budgetary reports. This requires skills and experience of value engineering, benefits realisation, risk register management and programme reporting for high value major capital projects.
- Knowledge of the Procure 23 Framework and NEC contracts .
- Detailed knowledge of construction procurement requirements and other relevant and modern construction industry standards. This includes Public Procurement Regulations.
- Strong technical skills in standard business systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, MS Project).
Experience
Essential
- Advanced knowledge and significant experience gained from working in a senior estates or health planning roles managing major capital estates projects
- Experience of managing major capital projects in healthcare
- Significant and proven expertise in estates related commercial or health planning, and contract management. This includes knowledge of professional standards relating to NHS Estates and Facilities management and detailed knowledge of HBN and HTM guidance
- Experience of working within an acute NHS Trust and interpreting Department of Health policies and technical memorandum.
- Experience of working with key stakeholders e.g., Local Authority, clinical staff, Patient Groups.
- Substantial experience and understanding of corporate governance, risk management and assurance requirements.
- Demonstrable experience of leading multi-disciplinary professional teams. This includes the ability to influence across internal and external boundaries.
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety legislation, and the health and safety requirements of working within a construction environment.
- Full understanding and experience of operating under CDM (Construction Design Management) regulations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's level qualifications or equivalent experience and study, in a construction specialism or a related discipline (design, health planning, construction, building services, engineering, surveying and/ or similar themes)
- Extensive experience of working as a senior operational, strategic or programme delivery manager in a relevant field.
- Significant specialist knowledge in one or more of the following fields: building information modelling (BIM) and digital SMART hospital development ; sustainability and decarbonisation of the built environment or modern methods of construction (MMC) and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) .
- Evidence of, and commitment to, Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Membership of an appropriate professional body (e.g., Institution of Chartered Surveyors or Engineers).
- Post Graduate management or project management, qualification (e.g., Managing Successful Programmes)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of regular research activities and demonstrated knowledge of current best practice in relevant fields
- Able to act with a high degree of autonomy, managing own workload and overseeing highly technical projects.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrable track record of leading complex organisational change programmes. Able to lead discussions, and gain agreement, from a wide range of stakeholders, often with differing priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; adept at analysing complex data, drawing out key points and summarising effectively
- Good at conveying complex messages to the level of the relevant audience - both via written reports and verbally.
- Extensive experience and demonstrable ability in developing and drafting strategic, outline and full detailed NHS or public sector/government business case proposals, as required.
- Better Business Case (TM) trained Foundation and Practitioner.
- Substantial experience of providing detailed, and regular, financial management and budgetary reports. This requires skills and experience of value engineering, benefits realisation, risk register management and programme reporting for high value major capital projects.
- Knowledge of the Procure 23 Framework and NEC contracts .
- Detailed knowledge of construction procurement requirements and other relevant and modern construction industry standards. This includes Public Procurement Regulations.
- Strong technical skills in standard business systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, MS Project).
Experience
Essential
- Advanced knowledge and significant experience gained from working in a senior estates or health planning roles managing major capital estates projects
- Experience of managing major capital projects in healthcare
- Significant and proven expertise in estates related commercial or health planning, and contract management. This includes knowledge of professional standards relating to NHS Estates and Facilities management and detailed knowledge of HBN and HTM guidance
- Experience of working within an acute NHS Trust and interpreting Department of Health policies and technical memorandum.
- Experience of working with key stakeholders e.g., Local Authority, clinical staff, Patient Groups.
- Substantial experience and understanding of corporate governance, risk management and assurance requirements.
- Demonstrable experience of leading multi-disciplinary professional teams. This includes the ability to influence across internal and external boundaries.
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety legislation, and the health and safety requirements of working within a construction environment.
- Full understanding and experience of operating under CDM (Construction Design Management) regulations.
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).
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