The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Programme Manager Lung Cancer Screening

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Job summary

The Programme Manager is a senior role within the Trust and is responsible for the strategic development of the Lung Cancer Screening Programme in the Black Country.The role of the Programme Manager is key in providing leadership and guidance to deliver transformational and contractual changes within the service.

Main duties of the job

Strategic Development: to support the Clinical Director of programme in developing the strategic direction of the Lung Cancer Screening. Working closely with NHS England and local stakeholders.Programme Design and Delivery: lead programme design, business case development and complex programme of transformational change, with accountability for financial and non-financial delivery.Programme Management: lead rigorous and robust programme management, planning, reporting, managing risk, and a strong focus on benefits realisation. Reporting to both internal and external stakeholders.People Management: develop and lead a high performing core team.Partnership Working: effective relationship management and engagement with the Trustexecutives, and senior clinical and non-clinical stakeholders. Developing strong and credible network relationships with partner organisations including regulators.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Details

Date posted

31 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

253-0325-6988685

Job locations

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent knowledge through experience
  • Masters level qualification or equivalent experience in related subject or able to demonstrate ability to work to Masters level
  • Management Qualification
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Knowledge and Training

Essential

  • Demonstrated excellent leadership and engagement skills, including the ability to inspire and innovate
  • Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management and associated control mechanisms
  • Good understanding of the NHSBSP regulatory requirements and compliance.
  • Evidence of Programme and Project Management.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in setting objectives and performance management and holding people to account.
  • Evidence of leading senior clinical and non-clinical teams to deliver successful

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

  • Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
  • Persuade board and senior managers of the respective merits of different options, innovation and new market opportunities.
  • Negotiate on difficult and very complex and detailed issues.
  • Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential

  • Proven ability to be adaptable and responsive to changing needs.
  • Creative visionary approach to problem solving, including the ability to motivate and negotiate effectively.

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, from presenting to a professional audience to communicating in a compassionate manner when required.
  • Experience in setting objectives and performance management and holding people to account.
  • Ability to carry out procurements for highly detailed, high value contracts that require analysis, comparison and assessment.

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Ability to travel and work across sites.
  • Ability to work flexible to meet the needs of the service.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

Essential

  • Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
  • Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
  • Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent knowledge through experience
  • Masters level qualification or equivalent experience in related subject or able to demonstrate ability to work to Masters level
  • Management Qualification
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Knowledge and Training

Essential

  • Demonstrated excellent leadership and engagement skills, including the ability to inspire and innovate
  • Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management and associated control mechanisms
  • Good understanding of the NHSBSP regulatory requirements and compliance.
  • Evidence of Programme and Project Management.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in setting objectives and performance management and holding people to account.
  • Evidence of leading senior clinical and non-clinical teams to deliver successful

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

  • Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
  • Persuade board and senior managers of the respective merits of different options, innovation and new market opportunities.
  • Negotiate on difficult and very complex and detailed issues.
  • Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential

  • Proven ability to be adaptable and responsive to changing needs.
  • Creative visionary approach to problem solving, including the ability to motivate and negotiate effectively.

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, from presenting to a professional audience to communicating in a compassionate manner when required.
  • Experience in setting objectives and performance management and holding people to account.
  • Ability to carry out procurements for highly detailed, high value contracts that require analysis, comparison and assessment.

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Ability to travel and work across sites.
  • Ability to work flexible to meet the needs of the service.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

Essential

  • Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
  • Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
  • Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Employer's website

https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Employer's website

https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Director of Operations

Amandeep Kaur Tung-Nahal

amandeep.tung-nahal@nhs.net

01384456111

Details

Date posted

31 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

253-0325-6988685

Job locations

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


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