Job summary
The South East Genomic Medicine Service (SE GMS) is seeking a Programme Manager to provide comprehensive operational and programme management across our programmes to embed equitable access to genomic medicine in South East England. It is an exciting time to join this innovative field as genomics gathers pace in all areas of medicine, delivering better and faster outcomes for patients. The post holder will create meaningful impact in cutting edge genomics services in the NHS, working on regional and national change programmes.
The post oversees the PMO and leads the development of a range of integrated change programmes across our strategy, responsible for project management across the life cycle, including pathway redesign, equity of access improvement, education and workforce development.
You will need a track record in NHS service or programme management, with knowledge of improvement methodologies. You will be a self-starter with exceptional drive who takes a flexible approach in responding to changing demands. You will be passionate about team culture, supporting a positive working environment and developing and motivating your teams to maximise delivery. You will work with clinical leads and multidisciplinary teams across the region to achieve common goals, so a track record working across organisational boundaries to establish collaborative relationships will be an asset, as will experience in genomics, clinical genetics services, or a related knowledge set.
Main duties of the job
The South East GMS Programme Manager will work across a wide range of improvement projects to support genomic service development. They will lead the PMO in the planning and delivery of our programmes of work within a robust programme management framework and working with the broader programme team to drive the delivery of the GMSA business plan and transformation projects.
They will maintain oversight of workstreams, ensuring visibility of progress and risk among senior leaders, and will need to deploy creative and data driven solutions to deliver the benefits of genomics across mainstream care. Programme evaluation, benefits realisation, and demonstrating value will be a core focus for the role, with sufficient evidence generation for robust business case development to support the transition of service changes in to business as usual.
The post requires collaborative working with clinicians, health professionals, and patient representatives to ensure anticipated benefits are fully realised. The post holder will work with senior leads across NHS organisations, academia and industry organisations to develop partnership working for mutual system benefit and to diversify income streams for the GMS.
It is expected that the programmes and projects managed by the post holder will change over time as the portfolio of work changes, including the development of emerging structures and partnerships in response to rapid developments in national genomics strategies and programmes.
About us
Together, 7 Genomic Laboratory Hubs (GLH) and Genomic Medicine Service Alliances (GMSA), with 17 regional clinical genetics services, across England form the national NHS Genomic Medicine Service. The South East GMS comprises the South East GLH and South East GMSA, covering South London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex regions.
We jointly deliver standardised genomic testing pathways in accordance with the National Genomic Test Directory and support the systematic embedding of genomic medicine in to routine care.Our aim is to reduce unwarranted variation and make demonstrable improvements to outcomes for our patients by ensuring their clinical care fully benefits from advances in genomics. We do this by supporting the systematic implementation of genomic medicine into routine care in line with the NHS genomics strategy and Long Term Plan.
To support our regional work, we have a critical role in facilitating strong collaborations across disciplines and specialties, professionals and patients, and by providing clinical leadership to enable the multi-professional workforce to use genomics safely, effectively and efficiently.
The SE GMS is committed to addressing the health inequalities and inequitable access to genomic medicine services. We will support this work by appointing a team that represents the diversity that exists across our region, strengthening our links with primary and secondary care, and ensuring that we have strong patient representation across all our programmes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role. Key responsibilities include:
Provide programme management leadership and support across the full programme life-cycle from conception to programme closure and sustainability, using knowledge of best practice methodologies, tools and techniques with a particular focus on improvement, change management and benefits realisation in line with the SE GMS core aims
Work with the senior team to design our overarching programme of work and to establish and manage the operational structures of the GMSA to effectively support the delivery of the programmes improvement and change objectives
Work across multiple services, including clinical genetics, cancer services, paediatrics, primary care and other relevant specialties to support the embedding of genomics, including pathway design and workforce planning and development
Provide overall PMO leadership, including a robust operating framework and setting a collaborative culture of working and continuous learning that supports effective programme delivery and harmony across a diverse team
Develop business cases for varied audiences, including new project funding and for service commissioning
Ensure a data driven approach to programme design, delivery and benefits measurements, including working with our digital and informatics team to identify and implement data solutions to serve our clinical teams and patients
Ensure all programmes, projects and activities are managed in line with the SE GMS equality, diversity and inclusion strategy and aims
Forge effective working relationships and partnerships across the GMS, including counterparts within entities across England, to promote joint working and derive mutual benefit from programmes of work
Work with the senior clinical and management team to identify, develop and facilitate networks, collaborations and partnerships, including both public and private sector, to support the development and delivery of transformation projects as well as research opportunities
Work with the SE GMS Education and Training Leads to develop a range of education and training programmes to address educational requirements across a range of professional stakeholder groups, linked to specific service transformation projects and in conjunction with the broader transformation agenda
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role. Key responsibilities include:
Provide programme management leadership and support across the full programme life-cycle from conception to programme closure and sustainability, using knowledge of best practice methodologies, tools and techniques with a particular focus on improvement, change management and benefits realisation in line with the SE GMS core aims
Work with the senior team to design our overarching programme of work and to establish and manage the operational structures of the GMSA to effectively support the delivery of the programmes improvement and change objectives
Work across multiple services, including clinical genetics, cancer services, paediatrics, primary care and other relevant specialties to support the embedding of genomics, including pathway design and workforce planning and development
Provide overall PMO leadership, including a robust operating framework and setting a collaborative culture of working and continuous learning that supports effective programme delivery and harmony across a diverse team
Develop business cases for varied audiences, including new project funding and for service commissioning
Ensure a data driven approach to programme design, delivery and benefits measurements, including working with our digital and informatics team to identify and implement data solutions to serve our clinical teams and patients
Ensure all programmes, projects and activities are managed in line with the SE GMS equality, diversity and inclusion strategy and aims
Forge effective working relationships and partnerships across the GMS, including counterparts within entities across England, to promote joint working and derive mutual benefit from programmes of work
Work with the senior clinical and management team to identify, develop and facilitate networks, collaborations and partnerships, including both public and private sector, to support the development and delivery of transformation projects as well as research opportunities
Work with the SE GMS Education and Training Leads to develop a range of education and training programmes to address educational requirements across a range of professional stakeholder groups, linked to specific service transformation projects and in conjunction with the broader transformation agenda
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Masters, equivalent professional qualification or equivalent experience.
- Formal qualification in Project management (PRINCE 2) to practitioner level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leading complex improvement initiatives in a multiple stakeholder environment; including business case preparation, service initiation / commissioning, contract negotiation, and the development and monitoring of output and outcome measures.
Desirable
- Experience in complex health or care delivery environments, particularly genomic medicine services
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed communication skills, including networking and influencing skills as well as formal presentation of highly technical information, and ability to communicate complex or contentious information with a wide and varied audience
- Highly developed written skills to inform and influence decision making, including writing complex business cases and performance reports, with a track record of achieving funding awards
Desirable
- Subject matter knowledge in genomics and its application in medicine
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Masters, equivalent professional qualification or equivalent experience.
- Formal qualification in Project management (PRINCE 2) to practitioner level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leading complex improvement initiatives in a multiple stakeholder environment; including business case preparation, service initiation / commissioning, contract negotiation, and the development and monitoring of output and outcome measures.
Desirable
- Experience in complex health or care delivery environments, particularly genomic medicine services
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed communication skills, including networking and influencing skills as well as formal presentation of highly technical information, and ability to communicate complex or contentious information with a wide and varied audience
- Highly developed written skills to inform and influence decision making, including writing complex business cases and performance reports, with a track record of achieving funding awards
Desirable
- Subject matter knowledge in genomics and its application in medicine
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).
