NHS England

Project Manager (HLRO Team)

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Job summary

This role will suit an experienced manager with a strong commitment to teamwork, shared learning and high performance. The ideal candidate will have a background in implementing the Medical Practitioners Responsible Officer Regulations or other relevant professional standards regulations and/or managing clinical governance systems and processes.

The Higher Level Responsible Officer (HLRO) team in NHS England South East Region Medical Directorate, works within a statutory framework to support healthcare organisations to make sure doctors are working within robust clinical governance structures.

The HLRO Team works across the south east region with over 120 designated bodies and the senior medical leaders within those organisations responsible for the medical appraisal and revalidation of doctors.

This role is an exciting opportunity for a confident manager, used to working with external stakeholders and with an understanding of the work of senior medical leaders in the Responsible Officer role.

Office based in either Reading, Southampton or Horley, with hybrid working, the post holder will be expected to spend on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person. Travel throughout the south east region and to London is required.

Main duties of the job

  • To lead on the collection, collation and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data and information about designated bodies used by the HLRO team.
  • To carry out review visits of designated bodies, to support quality assurance activities associated with the work of the HLRO.
  • To plan and deliver quarterly virtual and in-person network meetings for Responsible Officers and their teams, including identifying and liaising with speakers.
  • To manage competing priorities and meet deadlines, whilst maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
  • To develop solutions to ensure HLRO team processes are efficient and effective, and providing constructive challenge where appropriate, to senior colleagues.
  • To be flexible and practical, committed to team working, in a positive and supportive way that focusses on getting the job done to the highest possible quality.
  • To have a good digital skill set, with the ability to use existing office technologies and to learn new ones.
  • Have excellent team leader qualities, overseeing the work of the HLRO team, with a supportive and encouraging mindset.

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.

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.

Details

Date posted

25 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-SE-6800134-E

Job locations

Premier House

60 Caversham Road

Reading

RG1 7EB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification for this role, which is attached to this advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification for this role, which is attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Demonstrated experience and application of the Medical Practitioners Responsible Officer Regulations or other relevant professional standards regulations.
  • Proven experience of building, maintaining and developing relationships with a wide range individuals/groups in the statutory, private and public sectors.

Skills and capabilities

Essential

  • Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others. Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
  • Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information; negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Demonstrated experience and application of the Medical Practitioners Responsible Officer Regulations or other relevant professional standards regulations.
  • Proven experience of building, maintaining and developing relationships with a wide range individuals/groups in the statutory, private and public sectors.

Skills and capabilities

Essential

  • Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others. Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
  • Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information; negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Premier House

60 Caversham Road

Reading

RG1 7EB


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Premier House

60 Caversham Road

Reading

RG1 7EB


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

NHS England South East HLRO Team

NHS England South East HLRO Team

england.southeast-hlro@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

25 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-SE-6800134-E

Job locations

Premier House

60 Caversham Road

Reading

RG1 7EB


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