Job summary
This is a unique and exciting role - the post holder will be supporting the Senior Operations Manager/North Central London Integrated Care Board in leading the developments of the Liver Network hosted by the Liver & Digestive division at The Royal Free Hospital. The developments will transform the way we deliver Liver pathways from an early detection, population health, health equalities and collaboration perspective.
The role provides an opportunity to join the Liver operational team. As a Programme Manager, you will lead on the Liver network programme plan by ensuring that the core principles of programme management are adhered to whilst maintaining a focus on continuous quality improvement and value, which underpin our approach.
Experience in project and/or operational management is a must as you will be required to work across departments and all levels of the organisation to diagnose, design and deliver these improvement streams.
Main duties of the job
As Programme Manager you will be responsible for leading the Liver network developments hosted by Royal Free London. Key responsibilities:
- To support the NCL ICB team and Divisional Director for Liver & Digestive health, and members of the NCL Liver Network
- You will be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating this programme and ensuring that it is set up to deliver over a number of years
- You will need to strategically as well as operationally lead the programme, working closely with SROs and stakeholders - you will need to possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Set up the project with clear plans for benefit delivery and support in the delivery and monitoring of delivery and benefits
- Support with the mapping and development of patient pathways and staffing models
- Design, facilitate and lead project management meetings and regular meetings with other stakeholders
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
The Royal Free London (RFL) group aims to drive improvement across the organisation and the integrated care system, working with our system partners to improve the sustainability of high value service delivery for our patient population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Programme Manager you will have a high level of autonomy, self-drive, and will be able to manage multiple priorities and provide direction to teams to achieve the plan set out. You will need to demonstrate effective leadership skills, not only in working with a range of stakeholders to deliver change in your programmes, but in leading a project team which could be made up of project managers from Service Transformation and colleagues from wider change and support teams.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Programme Manager you will have a high level of autonomy, self-drive, and will be able to manage multiple priorities and provide direction to teams to achieve the plan set out. You will need to demonstrate effective leadership skills, not only in working with a range of stakeholders to deliver change in your programmes, but in leading a project team which could be made up of project managers from Service Transformation and colleagues from wider change and support teams.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425.
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Evidence on ongoing CPD activity
- Project/QI management training or qualification
Experience
Essential
- Project/operational management experience
- Previous NHS experience in a senior leadership role
- Experience influencing staff at all levels to ensure project objectives are owned by all members of the team including users and stakeholders
- Experience of working in a demanding environment with many, sometimes conflicting priorities
Desirable
- Experience of financial recovery and turnaround
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Advanced communication skills both written (complex report writing) and orally including presentation / facilitation skills.
- Good leadership skills - with the ability to direct, challenge and facilitate in order to deliver results
- Ability to create a clear project plan and prioritise workloads and resource them in response to changing demands and requirements.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Self motivated, team player, able to thrive under pressure
- Politically aware, able to form alliances and influence others
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Evidence on ongoing CPD activity
- Project/QI management training or qualification
Experience
Essential
- Project/operational management experience
- Previous NHS experience in a senior leadership role
- Experience influencing staff at all levels to ensure project objectives are owned by all members of the team including users and stakeholders
- Experience of working in a demanding environment with many, sometimes conflicting priorities
Desirable
- Experience of financial recovery and turnaround
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Advanced communication skills both written (complex report writing) and orally including presentation / facilitation skills.
- Good leadership skills - with the ability to direct, challenge and facilitate in order to deliver results
- Ability to create a clear project plan and prioritise workloads and resource them in response to changing demands and requirements.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Self motivated, team player, able to thrive under pressure
- Politically aware, able to form alliances and influence others
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).
