Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Specialist Surgery Directorate for a Programme and Business Manager for Breast Screening, based predominantly at Charing Cross Hospital.
The role will provide programme management support to the WL Breast Screening Programme, based within Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The role will also provide business and performance management support to the directorate operational management team in relation to Programme KPIs and Cancer performance standards, aswell as managing a number of staff within the service.
These role is crucial to the operational running of the programme and as such the successful candidate will need to have some experience as an NHS manager and/or have proven experience of managing patient pathways to meet key access targets. A solid understanding of the NHS is essential, as is a good standard of project/programme management experience.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who can balance conflicting priorities and undertake a number of projects across the service. Having experience in managing administration staff, budgets and a range of operational performance targets will be beneficial.
In return you will be supported to develop your skills and gain valuable senior management experience. To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Main duties of the job
The Programme and Business Manager will report to the Deputy General Manager and will provide appropriate support to the General Manager, Screening Director, Superintendent Radiographer and Directorate Clinical Director in the delivery of all operational functions of a discrete section of the Directorate.
The post holder will be the responsible Programme Manager for the Breast Screening service. The programme manager has responsibility for the non-clinical operational running of all aspects of the local breast screening service. The programme manager works closely with the director of breast screening and may be the first point of contact for PHE (programme and SQAS teams) and local commissioning teams.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.
Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant first degree, or relevant experience
- Master's degree or relevant experience
Desirable
- Recognised management qualification at postgraduate level
- Completion of project management skills course, e.g. PRINCE2
Experience
Essential
- Experience of operational and staff management in the NHS
- Track record of success in delivering change and project/programme management
- Experience of managing and deciding on complex employment issues including handling grievances and disciplinary issues
- Budget management experience
- Experience of dealing with conflict and working with colleagues to agree remedial action as required
Desirable
- Prior Breast Screening operational experience
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Well developed business planning and marketing skills
- Ability to analyse and effectively present performance data and identify areas for improvement
- Ability to problem solve and to develop solutions to issues
- Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
- Ability to co-ordinate and investigate complaints
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable with relevant IT software packages
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant first degree, or relevant experience
- Master's degree or relevant experience
Desirable
- Recognised management qualification at postgraduate level
- Completion of project management skills course, e.g. PRINCE2
Experience
Essential
- Experience of operational and staff management in the NHS
- Track record of success in delivering change and project/programme management
- Experience of managing and deciding on complex employment issues including handling grievances and disciplinary issues
- Budget management experience
- Experience of dealing with conflict and working with colleagues to agree remedial action as required
Desirable
- Prior Breast Screening operational experience
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Well developed business planning and marketing skills
- Ability to analyse and effectively present performance data and identify areas for improvement
- Ability to problem solve and to develop solutions to issues
- Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
- Ability to co-ordinate and investigate complaints
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable with relevant IT software packages
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).
