Job summary
The role of the post holder will be to provide overarching programme management function into one of the Trust's most high-profile programmes; a new clinical and research facility for children and young people (The Pear's Maudsley Centre).
The post holder will demonstrate a methodical and structured approach to programme management, governance and decision making and stakeholder management to support delivery of this partnership programme
Main duties of the job
The role of the post holder will be to provide overarching programme management function into one of the Trust's most high-profile programmes; a new clinical and research facility for children and young people (The Pear's Maudsley Centre).
The Programme Manager for this post will have extensive subject matter experience in project, programme and portfolio management and governance. They will manage stakeholders up to executive level and ensure effective communication across the programme.
The post holder will demonstrate a methodical and structured approach to programme management, governance and decision making and stakeholder management to support delivery of this partnership programme.
About us
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close-knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer
Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
- Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
- Work life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
- Career development, there are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through several programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership, and other talent programmes
- Car lease, our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars
- Accommodation, our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sites
- NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.
For a full list of our benefits please visit: https://www.slam.nhs.uk/media/421262/Working%20at%20SLaM.pdf
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the post holder will be to provide overarching programme management function into one of the Trusts most high-profile programmes; a new clinical and research facility for children and young people (The Pears Maudsley Centre).
The Programme Manager for this post will have extensive subject matter experience in project, programme and portfolio management and governance. They will manage stakeholders up to executive level and ensure effective communication across the programme.
The post holder will demonstrate a methodical and structured approach to programme management, governance and decision making and stakeholder management to support delivery of this partnership programme.
Please see attached JD full details of role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the post holder will be to provide overarching programme management function into one of the Trusts most high-profile programmes; a new clinical and research facility for children and young people (The Pears Maudsley Centre).
The Programme Manager for this post will have extensive subject matter experience in project, programme and portfolio management and governance. They will manage stakeholders up to executive level and ensure effective communication across the programme.
The post holder will demonstrate a methodical and structured approach to programme management, governance and decision making and stakeholder management to support delivery of this partnership programme.
Please see attached JD full details of role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oDegree and/or Masters or Equivalent qualification. (A)
- oProject Management Qualifications e.g. Prince 2 or MSP or equivalent relevant experience (A, I)
Desirable
- oExperience of leading change programmes in large/complex organisations (A, I)
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of leading change programmes in large/complex organisations (A, I)
- oExperience and successful track record of developing and producing project plans and strategies, and complex delivery across a variety of different multi-disciplinary teams. (A, I)
Desirable
- oExperience of working at a strategic or project manager level in the NHS, and in a mental health environment (A, I)
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Programme and project Management competencies, including well developed planning and organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. (A, I)
- Understand what comprises a robust, quality plan, be able to critically assess a complex plan and communicate constructive feedback (A, I)
- Ability to develop strong relationships with Executives, clinicians and other senior managers and teams. (A, I)
- Excellent commercial acumen that may have been developed in the private or public sectors. (A, I)
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral and including presentation skills. (A, I)
- To have demonstrably strong influencing, negotiating and communications skills and the ability to listen and respond to the needs of a wide range of stakeholders. (A, I
- Excellent interpersonal, persuasion and influencing skills. (A, I)
- Able to establish collaborative working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. (A, I)
- Able to think strategically and to analyse complex issues. (A, I)
- Able to prioritise and manage own workload with minimal supervision. (A, I)
- Demonstrate initiative and resilience to deal with challenges and resistance. (A, I)
- Decision-making skills, including the ability to delegate and make recommendations based on an analysis of options. (A, I)
- Ability to deliver results/project outcomes. (A, I)
- Able to work flexibly and adapt to suit the changing requirements of the project (A, I)
- Able to analyse complex data, reports and interpret statistical (including financial) data and draw conclusions. (A, I)
- Highly skilled in formulating solutions to problems and managing those solutions through to completion. (A, I)
- Must be numerate. (A, I)
Desirable
- In depth understanding of how mental health hospitals work (A, I)
- Working knowledge of NHS finance and accountancy (A, I
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oDegree and/or Masters or Equivalent qualification. (A)
- oProject Management Qualifications e.g. Prince 2 or MSP or equivalent relevant experience (A, I)
Desirable
- oExperience of leading change programmes in large/complex organisations (A, I)
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of leading change programmes in large/complex organisations (A, I)
- oExperience and successful track record of developing and producing project plans and strategies, and complex delivery across a variety of different multi-disciplinary teams. (A, I)
Desirable
- oExperience of working at a strategic or project manager level in the NHS, and in a mental health environment (A, I)
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Programme and project Management competencies, including well developed planning and organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. (A, I)
- Understand what comprises a robust, quality plan, be able to critically assess a complex plan and communicate constructive feedback (A, I)
- Ability to develop strong relationships with Executives, clinicians and other senior managers and teams. (A, I)
- Excellent commercial acumen that may have been developed in the private or public sectors. (A, I)
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral and including presentation skills. (A, I)
- To have demonstrably strong influencing, negotiating and communications skills and the ability to listen and respond to the needs of a wide range of stakeholders. (A, I
- Excellent interpersonal, persuasion and influencing skills. (A, I)
- Able to establish collaborative working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. (A, I)
- Able to think strategically and to analyse complex issues. (A, I)
- Able to prioritise and manage own workload with minimal supervision. (A, I)
- Demonstrate initiative and resilience to deal with challenges and resistance. (A, I)
- Decision-making skills, including the ability to delegate and make recommendations based on an analysis of options. (A, I)
- Ability to deliver results/project outcomes. (A, I)
- Able to work flexibly and adapt to suit the changing requirements of the project (A, I)
- Able to analyse complex data, reports and interpret statistical (including financial) data and draw conclusions. (A, I)
- Highly skilled in formulating solutions to problems and managing those solutions through to completion. (A, I)
- Must be numerate. (A, I)
Desirable
- In depth understanding of how mental health hospitals work (A, I)
- Working knowledge of NHS finance and accountancy (A, I
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
