Programme Manager – Learning Disabilities, Autism and SEND

NHS England

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join NHS England at a regional level and influence positive change and service transformation for people with a learning disability, those who are autistic and for children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

This post is based within the Midlands Regional Learning Disabilities, Autism and SEND programme and which supports systems to deliver the LDAtransformation and statutory SEND requirements in line with national priorities. The post holder and will work with the Regional team will work with key stakeholder to implement all elements of the Programme with a particular focus on Programme Support to the Learning Disability, Autism and SEND Programme. The role, along with the Team will proactively work with Midlands ICSs and key partners to deliver transformed services and enable the right workforce to be planned and delivered to meet future needs.

This role will also engage with a wide and varied audience to includeindependent care providers, people with a learning disability and/orautism, families, carers, advocates, the social care, voluntary andprivate sector so will need to demonstrate strong communication skills, to develop collaborative relationship, with a partnership focus.

Main duties of the job

As Programme Manager the post holder will work as part of a dynamicteam in delivering effective support and development to the 11ICBs/ICPs in the Midlands across the whole programme - all age,learning disabilities, autism and SEND. Key responsibilities include:- Supporting the relationship management with ICB/ICPs- Supporting local systems to identify optimal transformation toenable their citizens to live longer and more healthier lives withinthe resources provided.- Work with and support ICBs/ICPs to deliver the keyrequirements in Building the Right Support, LTP and Code ofPractice for SEND/Childrens Act and other relevant guidance.- Support the systems and ensure that wider support from theprogramme is coordinated and landed effectively in eachICB/ICP- Develop and maintain good relationships with directoratesacross NHS England and wider partnership organisations.- Deputise for the Senior Programme Manager-System Support- Take a strategic leadership role on a specific area/areas (to beagreed.- Support the wider system planning and development.- Support strategy development in areas identified and agreede.g. CYP, Autism, Workforce- Developing and drawing on detailed knowledge of each systemthe role will be key to being a connector and sharing bestpractice

About us

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

Date posted

12 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-MID-6558508-E

Job locations

Any NHSE Midlands Office - Stephenson Street Office

23 Stephenson Street

Birmingham

B2 4BJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for full details of the role.

This role will also work closely with ICB/ICP colleagues to supportdelivery and connect with National colleagues.The role will need to work within the New NHS England OperatingModel and in particular use the 7 Roles in Adding Value as a guidingframework.

This includes where relevant to the role:- Strategic Leader setting Regional Direction and priorities,managing regional relationships, prioritises capital- Performance Manager monitoring performance, regulation,ensuring accountability- Problem Solver convening, sharing best practice, coaching,removing bottle necks, prioritising bandwidth- Leadership Developer developing a pipeline of leaders,appointing leaders, coaching, dealing with senior people issues- Connector and Translator - - Standing in-between,interpretation to local context, championing downwards,providing voice upwards- Synergy Manager capturing regional synergies through coordination and shared services- Delivery Director Direct delivery of initiatives, leadingemergency and crisis

If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for full details of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area
Programme/Project Management Qualification e.g. MSP, PRINCE 2

Desirable

Registered Nurse qualification or other professional qualification relevant to the post with demonstrable evidence of further ongoing professional development in the field of learning disability. Or a professional qualification in teaching or social work with demonstrable evidence working at a senior level in learning disability services.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Key knowledge of planning, performance oversight, system working, commissioning, quality improvement, financial flows, transformation

Skills, Capabilities and Attributes

Essential

Highly developed communication skills with the capability to analyse, review and make sense of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information across a diverse range of subjects relevant to post portfolio.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area
Programme/Project Management Qualification e.g. MSP, PRINCE 2

Desirable

Registered Nurse qualification or other professional qualification relevant to the post with demonstrable evidence of further ongoing professional development in the field of learning disability. Or a professional qualification in teaching or social work with demonstrable evidence working at a senior level in learning disability services.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Key knowledge of planning, performance oversight, system working, commissioning, quality improvement, financial flows, transformation

Skills, Capabilities and Attributes

Essential

Highly developed communication skills with the capability to analyse, review and make sense of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information across a diverse range of subjects relevant to post portfolio.