University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Programme Manager

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Job summary

We are firmly committed to being the best possible provider of healthcare and place to work in the NHS and we have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Programme Manager.

UHL is a Trust with regional and national reach. It has an operating turnover in excess of £1.3 billion and it provides a wide range of general and specialist services across a diverse range of communities in Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland and beyond. Whilst we are a large Trust, it is essential that we ensure all our communities, patients and colleagues receive a personal and positive experience when they interact with us.

We are looking for a Programme Manager who demonstrates that they lead in the right way and who can evidence what they deliver. We will work together as a team across UHL to drive improvements in care and to create an environment in which individuals and teams can excel. We want to UHL to have one of the best cultures in the NHS because an inclusive and empowering culture delivers safe care.

The post holder will play a key role in leading the delivery of key projects including leading the delivery of schemes to create capacity for urgent and emergency care, planned care and diagnostics as well as other exciting projects.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will drive the delivery of operational projects and programmes across UHL.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Delivery of improvement programmes and deputising for colleagues where necessary
  • Working closely with the Associate Director of Operations, take guidance on delivering the workstreams required within the programme, and articulate and operationalise these requirements working with the leadership teams of both the Clinical Management Groups and across the health system
  • Leadership and management of external contractors and relationships
  • Leadership and responsibility for various other workstreams and projects across UHL and sometimes the system

This role has an emphasis on delivery, performance, and planning. The post holder will support the Clinical Management Groups input and engage in issues needing operational and strategic intervention in relation to the projects they are leading.

About us

We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.

Our team is made up of more than 18,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.

Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:

  • We focus on what matters most
  • We treat others how we would like to be treated
  • We are passionate and creative in our work
  • We do what we say we are going to do
  • We are one team and we are best when we work together

Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)

Details

Date posted

29 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£58,972 to £68,525 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-5378565-SR

Job locations

University Hospitals of Leicester

Glenfield Hospital

Leicester

LE3 9QP


Job description

Job responsibilities

The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.

Person Specification

N

Essential

  • oExperience at a senior level (General Manager or above) in complex NHS hospital environment

Desirable

  • oIn depth knowledge of NHS project delivery or change programmes acquired through experience, formal study & self-study.

n

Essential

  • oProven success in delivering service transformation
  • oExperience of procurement and contract management large, complex team management

N

Essential

  • oProblem solving capabilities of a high order as this role will have to deal with multiple project resource allocations and contentious influencing issues.
Person Specification

N

Essential

  • oExperience at a senior level (General Manager or above) in complex NHS hospital environment

Desirable

  • oIn depth knowledge of NHS project delivery or change programmes acquired through experience, formal study & self-study.

n

Essential

  • oProven success in delivering service transformation
  • oExperience of procurement and contract management large, complex team management

N

Essential

  • oProblem solving capabilities of a high order as this role will have to deal with multiple project resource allocations and contentious influencing issues.

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

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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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Leicester

Glenfield Hospital

Leicester

LE3 9QP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Leicester

Glenfield Hospital

Leicester

LE3 9QP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Director of Operations

Rachael Briggs

rachael.briggs@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

07929862700

Details

Date posted

29 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£58,972 to £68,525 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-5378565-SR

Job locations

University Hospitals of Leicester

Glenfield Hospital

Leicester

LE3 9QP


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