Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to join a brand-new team within the ICB in
Leeds as part of the Strategy, Planning and Programmes Team.
This
role will provide professional project and programme management support to
the Strategy and Planning Business Unit and support the Programme Directors
in the development of a skilled, agile and cohesive team working to
standardised processes and methodologies.
The
successful candidate will provide transformation expertise, senior programme
and project management, improvement and Population Health Management
expertise to specific work programmes to support priorities.
The
post holder will manage a portfolio of projects by the Programme Directors in
line with agreed priorities and this role will include line management
responsibilities.
The
post holder will develop and deliver programmes in support of the Leeds
Health and Care Partnership priorities and work effectively with colleagues
across Leeds and West Yorkshire to ensure developments are well aligned
across different teams and organisations.
The
proposed interview date for this job is 12th June 2024, unless a suitable
candidate is identified from the at risk register who has priority due to
their redeployment status.
Main duties of the job
- Provide professional leadership and
management to people in the Business Unit and support the development of a
skilled, agile and cohesive team working to standardised processes and
methodologies
- Provide senior programme and
project management, improvement and PHM expertise to specific work programmes
to support agreed priorities
- Provide advice and direct support
as needed with more complex change programmes and projects being delivered
across the organisation.
- Ensure that expertise from across
the BU is deployed and blended into matrix teams across the organisation in
line with the agreed priorities.
- Form trusted relationships with
members of the Executive Team, Portfolio Holders and other members of the
Senior Leadership Tier
- Provide high quality project,
programme and change management support based on agreed methodologies.
- Support experts within the team use
a common set of techniques, processes and approaches to enable consistent
delivery of programme, improvement, PHM and change management.
- Support team members to ensure the
expertise provided by the team is data-driven, measurable and underpinned by
Population Health management approaches.
About us
NHS
West Yorkshire ICB is responsible for improving population health and reducing
inequalities to meet the diverse health needs of its population and is part of
the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership which includes organisations,
local councils, health and care providers and voluntary, community and social
enterprise organisations.
We
are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values
diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values
and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives
and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that
delivers patient outcomes.
We
are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is
valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full
potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the
community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected
characteristics.
We operate
a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We
actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves and are offered a working
Carer passport.
As a Mindful
Employer we are positive and enabling towards all employees and job applicants
with a mental health condition.
We are a Disability
Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the
essential criteria for an interview.Please inform
us of any adjustments you may require.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
is an important role within the Programme / Transformation Delivery side of
the Strategy, Planning and Programmes team and will hold senior level
responsibility for a portfolio of projects / programmes agreed as priorities
by the Leeds Health and Care Partnership.
The
post holder will provide transformation expertise, senior programme and
project management, improvement and Population Health Management expertise to
specific work programmes to support priorities.
The
post holder will manage a portfolio of projects delegated by the Programme
Directors in line with agreed priorities and this role will include line
management and matrix management responsibilities across a range of
professionals in line with the requirements of specific projects or
programmes.
The
post holder will be confident in data analytics and will be capable of
identifying and driving system wide improvement and transformation using both
qualitative and quantitative data.
The
post holder will have the skills and behaviours to develop strong
relationships across a wide range of partners across organisations within the
Leeds Health and Care system. This role is not defined to working in one
population area and therefore requires flexibility, adaptability, and ability
to think on their feet when seeking solutions to solve problems. They will
have the resilience and tenacity to navigate these relationships in the
current financial context, preserving and promoting partnership working whilst
delivering financial sustainability and best value across a range of projects
and programmes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
is an important role within the Programme / Transformation Delivery side of
the Strategy, Planning and Programmes team and will hold senior level
responsibility for a portfolio of projects / programmes agreed as priorities
by the Leeds Health and Care Partnership.
The
post holder will provide transformation expertise, senior programme and
project management, improvement and Population Health Management expertise to
specific work programmes to support priorities.
The
post holder will manage a portfolio of projects delegated by the Programme
Directors in line with agreed priorities and this role will include line
management and matrix management responsibilities across a range of
professionals in line with the requirements of specific projects or
programmes.
The
post holder will be confident in data analytics and will be capable of
identifying and driving system wide improvement and transformation using both
qualitative and quantitative data.
The
post holder will have the skills and behaviours to develop strong
relationships across a wide range of partners across organisations within the
Leeds Health and Care system. This role is not defined to working in one
population area and therefore requires flexibility, adaptability, and ability
to think on their feet when seeking solutions to solve problems. They will
have the resilience and tenacity to navigate these relationships in the
current financial context, preserving and promoting partnership working whilst
delivering financial sustainability and best value across a range of projects
and programmes.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading a medium sized team
- Extensive experience of delivering complex change programmes involving multiple partners spanning health and care settings
- Extensive knowledge of project and programme management methods and approaches
- Knowledge and understanding of Population Health Management, Improving Population Outcomes and Value Based Healthcare
- Knowledge of and experience in delivering a range of improvement methodologies
- An understanding of the importance of Equality and Diversity agenda
- Some understanding and knowledge of the workings of the NHS, the challenges it faces and of the reform agenda
Desirable
- Experience of delivering Population Health Management approaches
- Experience of working within Matrix teams
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level within a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
- Recognised qualification in Programme and/or Project management and improvement methodology or equivalent experience.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Advanced communications and negotiation skills.
- Skilled in delivering measurable improvement within complex change programmes.
- Skilled in relationship management across a range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Capable supporting team members to work towards delivery of the vision.
- Skilled in compassionate leadership and creating a culture of curiosity, failing well and teaming well.
- Able to think conceptually; recognising assumptions, interpreting and evaluating arguments and deducing inferences.
- Able to analyse and interpret data to draw conclusions
- Able to provide, receive, convey and present information in a clear way
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Make connections across the system to enable continuous development and learning opportunities for staff as part of the wider system.
- Utilise leadership skills and good working relationships to role model proactivity and improve system working in order to deliver the CCG vision and ambitions.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading a medium sized team
- Extensive experience of delivering complex change programmes involving multiple partners spanning health and care settings
- Extensive knowledge of project and programme management methods and approaches
- Knowledge and understanding of Population Health Management, Improving Population Outcomes and Value Based Healthcare
- Knowledge of and experience in delivering a range of improvement methodologies
- An understanding of the importance of Equality and Diversity agenda
- Some understanding and knowledge of the workings of the NHS, the challenges it faces and of the reform agenda
Desirable
- Experience of delivering Population Health Management approaches
- Experience of working within Matrix teams
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level within a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
- Recognised qualification in Programme and/or Project management and improvement methodology or equivalent experience.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Advanced communications and negotiation skills.
- Skilled in delivering measurable improvement within complex change programmes.
- Skilled in relationship management across a range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Capable supporting team members to work towards delivery of the vision.
- Skilled in compassionate leadership and creating a culture of curiosity, failing well and teaming well.
- Able to think conceptually; recognising assumptions, interpreting and evaluating arguments and deducing inferences.
- Able to analyse and interpret data to draw conclusions
- Able to provide, receive, convey and present information in a clear way
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Make connections across the system to enable continuous development and learning opportunities for staff as part of the wider system.
- Utilise leadership skills and good working relationships to role model proactivity and improve system working in order to deliver the CCG vision and ambitions.
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.
