Job summary
CYP Transformation
Project Manager (Band 7) 6 month fixed
term / secondment opportunity until March 2024.
An
opportunity has arisen to take on an exciting role within our SNEE ICB CYP
Transformation Team. We are looking for an exceptional candidate that has the passion
and commitment to join the team and support the delivery of our vision across
the system focusing and supporting a number of assigned projects in Suffolk.
In order to
deliver this vision and fulfil values we need a workforce who will directly
contribute to the CYP System, who will lead by example, listen and be resilient
and confident whilst striving to improve the services for the population of Suffolk.
The role is
pivotal to supporting the project management and development of commissioning
services relating to neurodevelopmental services for in East and West Suffolk.
We are looking for candidates with excellent communication skills, who are
solution focussed and can drive forward with implementing plans. They will work
with partners and providers to ensure a dynamic and responsive health economy.
Please note that if applying on a
secondment basis you must get your managers approval before submitting an
application otherwise your application will not be considered.
For further information or an informal
chat please contact Jamie Mills, Transformation Lead CYP jamie.mills@snee.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
To
actively contribute to the delivery of the CYP Transformation programme of
work.
Support
the ICS vision and objectives including delivery of the NHS ten year plan,
supporting the SEND plans and strategies, ensuring that the CYP services
complements other service improvement initiatives.
To
adopt a flexible approach working of the transformation team in order to
deliver projects across all the transformation portfolios and capture
associated interdependencies.
To
undertake any other duties or ad hoc projects of work that may occur in the team.x
Facilitate
and support integrated working with health and the County Councils of Suffolk
and Essex engaging key project members in mobilisation.
To
use engagement and communication skills to ensure effective transformation with
stakeholders, including children, young people and their families.
Drafting reports summarising status on issues, appraising
outcomes, and providing progress reports for the Transformation Lead
Collate as required, a range of information and lead appropriate
analysis to develop robust business cases and contribute to project products.
Analyse, interpret and present data to highlight issues, risks and
support decision making.
About us
The NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB plan and buy healthcare services for over one million people. Working within a total budget of £1.5bn per year, we serve some of the poorest and wealthiest communities in the UK.
In addition to consolidating our own resources and expertise, we are also building powerful alliances with our partners in the local government, healthcare, community and voluntary sectors. Because we know that together, we can achieve the best possible health outcomes
We are committed to providing a supportive work environment where employees are able to work to the best their abilities. We value professional development and care about health and wellbeing of our staff with many initiatives in place to make us an employer of choice and an organisation that employees are proud to be part of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as an ICS wide transformation project team between Ipswich and East Suffolk , West Suffolk and North East Essex, role purpose:
- Lead, plan and deliver using improvement methodologies, the agreed projects for specified transformation programmes for the ICS and with Alliance partners as agreed with the Transformation Lead.
- Through excellent project management skills, ensure that projects are well organised and rigorously delivered at pace.
- Support the Transformation Leads on the work programme related to the ICS Transformation programme to ensure the success of those programmes
- To work in collaboration with other transformational, demand management and operational staff supporting the transformation team as appropriate.
- Link with ICS Leads in relation to mobilisiation of specific strategies and support the local delivery plans.
- Establish close and constructive working relationships with shared services, statutory providers, voluntary sector and the public.
Key Result Areas (KRAs)
1. Project delivery at pace on time and within budget using proven project methodologies
2. Build health system knowledge and understanding in quality, innovation, productivity and prevention (QIPP)
3. Improve the health and well-being of children, young people and their families within the chosen pathways with, and for, children, young people and their families
4. Engagement of a whole team approach including effective relationships with key individuals within the system-wide organisations
5. Developing educational materials to be used in the wider healthcare community
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as an ICS wide transformation project team between Ipswich and East Suffolk , West Suffolk and North East Essex, role purpose:
- Lead, plan and deliver using improvement methodologies, the agreed projects for specified transformation programmes for the ICS and with Alliance partners as agreed with the Transformation Lead.
- Through excellent project management skills, ensure that projects are well organised and rigorously delivered at pace.
- Support the Transformation Leads on the work programme related to the ICS Transformation programme to ensure the success of those programmes
- To work in collaboration with other transformational, demand management and operational staff supporting the transformation team as appropriate.
- Link with ICS Leads in relation to mobilisiation of specific strategies and support the local delivery plans.
- Establish close and constructive working relationships with shared services, statutory providers, voluntary sector and the public.
Key Result Areas (KRAs)
1. Project delivery at pace on time and within budget using proven project methodologies
2. Build health system knowledge and understanding in quality, innovation, productivity and prevention (QIPP)
3. Improve the health and well-being of children, young people and their families within the chosen pathways with, and for, children, young people and their families
4. Engagement of a whole team approach including effective relationships with key individuals within the system-wide organisations
5. Developing educational materials to be used in the wider healthcare community
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
- On-going relevant professional development
- Project Management Qualification or equivalent experience.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible to meet the needs of the organisation
- Team Player
- Self-motivated
- Responsive to change
Experience
Essential
- Experience in service development for a specialist area
- Experience in proposing changes in conjunction with working groups which have wider implications/develops sector wide performance, service policy
- Proven record of leading and managing complex project initiatives, including effectively mobilising new initiatives in a fast moving and high pressure environment
- Experience of partnership working and the ability to develop sustainable relationships with key bodies and individuals
- Experience in persuading stakeholders of the importance of projects including negotiating and motivating others and linking in with other initiatives
- Experience in analysing, interpreting and communicating complex and sensitive facts and information about performance and change and presenting information to stakeholders
- Experience of breaking down organisational barriers, managing conflicting opinions or demands to ensure appropriate outcomes for patients
- Knowledge of the practical application of the principles of change management and workforce redesign
- Knowledge of project management
- Knowledge of NHS strategy, policy and guidance and of associated policy
- Understanding of the current social and political environment
- Good understanding of Corporate Governance issues
Desirable
- Knowledge and practical application of influencing styles: leadership and change management theory.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Experience of effectively redesigning and implementing roles and pathways at scale and pace
- Able to demonstrate capability in using a number of redesign tools and techniques
- Ability to analyse and interpret information and to make judgements where there are conflicting views on the project to support decisions on complex issues
- Ability to disseminate information appropriately and to share knowledge and experience with other members of the team
- Change management and negotiation skills
- Excellent organisational skills including the ability to work with simultaneous deadlines, manage an emergent and wide-ranging agenda and take on new areas of work
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to persuade, influence and motivate others.
- Ability to organise and evaluate data and audit own work area
- Ability to analyse, interpret and formally present in depth health information and to construct correspondence and reports for various audiences, demonstrating high levels of accuracy and presentation
- Computer literate; experience of Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel to at least intermediate level, including ability to develop and manipulate spreadsheets
- Ability to use IT software to effectively collect and analyse data and to present / create reports / presentations it in a meaningful way
- Train groups of service users, project members in specific skills that will contribute to the successful outcome of the projects or projects
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel routinely within the East of England and to travel outside the region, as required, for the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
- On-going relevant professional development
- Project Management Qualification or equivalent experience.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible to meet the needs of the organisation
- Team Player
- Self-motivated
- Responsive to change
Experience
Essential
- Experience in service development for a specialist area
- Experience in proposing changes in conjunction with working groups which have wider implications/develops sector wide performance, service policy
- Proven record of leading and managing complex project initiatives, including effectively mobilising new initiatives in a fast moving and high pressure environment
- Experience of partnership working and the ability to develop sustainable relationships with key bodies and individuals
- Experience in persuading stakeholders of the importance of projects including negotiating and motivating others and linking in with other initiatives
- Experience in analysing, interpreting and communicating complex and sensitive facts and information about performance and change and presenting information to stakeholders
- Experience of breaking down organisational barriers, managing conflicting opinions or demands to ensure appropriate outcomes for patients
- Knowledge of the practical application of the principles of change management and workforce redesign
- Knowledge of project management
- Knowledge of NHS strategy, policy and guidance and of associated policy
- Understanding of the current social and political environment
- Good understanding of Corporate Governance issues
Desirable
- Knowledge and practical application of influencing styles: leadership and change management theory.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Experience of effectively redesigning and implementing roles and pathways at scale and pace
- Able to demonstrate capability in using a number of redesign tools and techniques
- Ability to analyse and interpret information and to make judgements where there are conflicting views on the project to support decisions on complex issues
- Ability to disseminate information appropriately and to share knowledge and experience with other members of the team
- Change management and negotiation skills
- Excellent organisational skills including the ability to work with simultaneous deadlines, manage an emergent and wide-ranging agenda and take on new areas of work
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to persuade, influence and motivate others.
- Ability to organise and evaluate data and audit own work area
- Ability to analyse, interpret and formally present in depth health information and to construct correspondence and reports for various audiences, demonstrating high levels of accuracy and presentation
- Computer literate; experience of Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel to at least intermediate level, including ability to develop and manipulate spreadsheets
- Ability to use IT software to effectively collect and analyse data and to present / create reports / presentations it in a meaningful way
- Train groups of service users, project members in specific skills that will contribute to the successful outcome of the projects or projects
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel routinely within the East of England and to travel outside the region, as required, for the role.
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.
