Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an 8b Senior Transformation Programme Manager to join the Joint Commissioning Team within the Mental Health Provider Collaborative.
The post holder will provide overall Senior Programme Management leadership to the BSOL MHPC overseeing transformation projects in particular the NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression (NHSTT) Programme, counselling and a range of secondary care-based community mental health teams including Community Mental Health Teams, Early Intervention services, Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams, Assertive Outreach Teams and Specialist Psychological Therapies.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing effective programme management support to the MHPC, they will lead and oversee the implementation of a number of highly complex projects to ensure the programme aims are met, in particular the delivery of key priorities for NHSTT and community mental health services.
The post holder will be working with managers, clinical leads, service users, wider ICB/BSol partners as well as regional and wider national teams, to drive a range of significant projects as part of the programme, ensuring that these are implemented effectively.
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate the value of effective project management techniques to all leads across the programme, normalising this approach towards service improvement through the introduction and maintenance of necessary project management disciplines and practices, ensuring that objectives are delivered on time and within budget, promoting and supporting a culture of continuous improvement.
Working with the Head of Mental Health Commissioning, oversee the governance of the programme, linking with Senior Project Managers, Project Managers and the support team to ensure the successful running of the document management function, decision making recording and escalation, ensuring that all activities comply with relevant requirements of the BSMHFT PMO as lead provider.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information about this role, please view the attached job description and person specification.
This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre, or any other agreed site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information about this role, please view the attached job description and person specification.
This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre, or any other agreed site.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters' degree level or equivalent experience
- Formal management or project management qualification Prince 2 MSP which has been tested in a management /project management role
Experience
Essential
- In-depth recent experience in programme management at a senior level and in project management
- Experience of preparing detailed project plans, reports, etc.
- Experience in managing large budgets
- Significant staff management experience
Desirable
- Ability to use Microsoft Project or similar project planning tool
- Previous NHS experience working as a senior project manager or in a senior role managing change.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Able to form excellent relationships and influence and negotiate effectively to deliver results
- Able to manage and resolve conflict situation and able to investigate, analyse and resolve complex problems.
- Able to lead, encourage and motivate staff, giving clear instructions to teams and successfully monitor and manage performance
- Able to write clear and concise technical reports, system specifications, user documentation, etc.
- Excellent presentation/keyboard skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Confident and self- motivated with a commitment for continuous professional development
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters' degree level or equivalent experience
- Formal management or project management qualification Prince 2 MSP which has been tested in a management /project management role
Experience
Essential
- In-depth recent experience in programme management at a senior level and in project management
- Experience of preparing detailed project plans, reports, etc.
- Experience in managing large budgets
- Significant staff management experience
Desirable
- Ability to use Microsoft Project or similar project planning tool
- Previous NHS experience working as a senior project manager or in a senior role managing change.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Able to form excellent relationships and influence and negotiate effectively to deliver results
- Able to manage and resolve conflict situation and able to investigate, analyse and resolve complex problems.
- Able to lead, encourage and motivate staff, giving clear instructions to teams and successfully monitor and manage performance
- Able to write clear and concise technical reports, system specifications, user documentation, etc.
- Excellent presentation/keyboard skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Confident and self- motivated with a commitment for continuous professional development
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).
