Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Programme Manager to plan and deliver various complex projects and programs.
This position involves collaborating with Digital, Capital Estates, and Clinical colleagues to manage the digital components of the reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) programme and other digitally enabled Capital Estates programmes and projects
This role requires the strategic leadership and guidance of a seasoned program management professional to ensure that reporting and governance meet the requirements of Digital, Capital Committees, and the National NHS England program.
This programme represents a highly complex transformation improving patient care across the NCA. This experienced Programme Manager will be required to have an on-site presence, working closely with senior leaders and clinicians within the NCA to facilitate the programme objectives.
A key purpose of this position is to lead and advise on all aspects of scope and implementation requirements to support the Care Organisations across a portfolio of programs digitally enabled Capital Estates schemes. The Digital Programme Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring that individuals with specific digital responsibilities are held accountable for their project's timelines, expected outcomes, and financial performance.
There are options for flexible working, however an onsite presence is required with some hybrid working.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of the RAAC Programme, this position is essential for the successful completion of this programme. The post holder will ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget while helping to manage risks and issues associated with the RAAC programme and other projects.
Responsibilities include the day-to-day management of assigned digitally enabled Capital Estates programmes and projects, maintaining all relevant documentation, coordinating multiple projects, and tracking progress, benefits, and risks. A key requirement will be the production of regular programme reports that include a strategic narrative suitable for executive and board-level audiences both within and outside the NCA group. This role will also involve business case development and contributing to various ad hoc tasks, serving as a primary contact for the NCA Communications Team, and overseeing the Digital service's online presence.
The Digital Programme Manager will ensure their programme of work is managed within the methodology of Managing Successful Programmes, supporting the Capital Estates RAAC Lead to report to the NHS England National RAAC programme and other digitally enabled Capital Estates programmes and projects.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a masters level or equivalent level of experience working at a senior level in programme/project management
- Programme management qualification such as Managing Successful Projects
- Evidence of ongoing Professional Development.
Desirable
- Business Change/Quality Improvement qualification such as Effective Change Management.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of NHS strategy, policy, and guidance, along with associated policy.
Skills
Essential
- Understanding the rigor required to define and maintain standards and processes related to successfully managing projects/programmes.
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex data and present findings in an accessible way to key stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage and gain support to resolve issues and to influence and motivate others.
- Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail and problem solving skills.
- Significant experience in the ability to lead, manage, and motivate teams.
- Ability to use a wide range of IT software, including databases, spreadsheets, and other reporting tools.
- Significant experience of creating programme documentation and report writing
Desirable
- Ability to interpret national guidance for the health economy.
- Strong financial skills and experience managing budgets.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in developing and implementing strategy, policy, and change or innovation projects in specialist areas
- Experience of partnership working and the ability to develop sustainable relationships with key bodies and individuals.
- Experience engaging effectively with multiple stakeholders and working strategically to engage senior people within and out of the organisation to deliver strategic goals.
- Experience of formal document management including business case development
- Previous experience of working at a senior level within an organisation with complex governance and hierarchal structures
- Experience of Programme management of complex/ large programmes with successful outcomes
Desirable
- NHS management experience at a senior level
- Experience facilitating and chairing formal boards/committees
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a masters level or equivalent level of experience working at a senior level in programme/project management
- Programme management qualification such as Managing Successful Projects
- Evidence of ongoing Professional Development.
Desirable
- Business Change/Quality Improvement qualification such as Effective Change Management.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of NHS strategy, policy, and guidance, along with associated policy.
Skills
Essential
- Understanding the rigor required to define and maintain standards and processes related to successfully managing projects/programmes.
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex data and present findings in an accessible way to key stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage and gain support to resolve issues and to influence and motivate others.
- Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail and problem solving skills.
- Significant experience in the ability to lead, manage, and motivate teams.
- Ability to use a wide range of IT software, including databases, spreadsheets, and other reporting tools.
- Significant experience of creating programme documentation and report writing
Desirable
- Ability to interpret national guidance for the health economy.
- Strong financial skills and experience managing budgets.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in developing and implementing strategy, policy, and change or innovation projects in specialist areas
- Experience of partnership working and the ability to develop sustainable relationships with key bodies and individuals.
- Experience engaging effectively with multiple stakeholders and working strategically to engage senior people within and out of the organisation to deliver strategic goals.
- Experience of formal document management including business case development
- Previous experience of working at a senior level within an organisation with complex governance and hierarchal structures
- Experience of Programme management of complex/ large programmes with successful outcomes
Desirable
- NHS management experience at a senior level
- Experience facilitating and chairing formal boards/committees
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).