Senior Programme Manager
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Job summary
The Hospitals Delivery team is responsible for supporting key strategic deliverables outlined in the NHS Urgent & Emergency Care (UEC) recovery plan through the delivery of the programme's business plan objectives and priorities for 24/25.
Our team members support a wide range of high-profile projects, programmes, and transformation initiatives within NHS England, with most of our work delivering against national health and care priorities. Some examples of the programmes include Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), Acute Frailty, Emergency Department, and the Emergency Care Data Set.
We are keen to hear from candidates who are passionate about delivery and transformation, making a meaningful impact on the wider NHS. We would also invite candidates who have a clinical background to apply.
As Senior Programme Manager, the post holder will work with the wider team to deliver the national ambitions outlined in the programme plan. The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team shaping services nationally, using data to evidence effective service delivery and providing opportunities for effective clinical and operational efficiencies.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will manage dependencies of varying complexities, planning, and feeding into larger programmes and portfolios. They will manage stakeholders by supporting and influencing, managing constraints and problem-solving to remove blockers. You will also be expected to:
- Support the strategy and operational policies that drive forward vision for NHS England as set out in the UEC Recovery Plan.
- Support the senior team in best practice change and project management methodologies and support transformational change across NHS England, assisting alignment across the system
- Demonstrate flexibility and support programmes and projects where necessary
- Engage with stakeholders to achieve a common purpose and realise mutual benefits
- Understand the corporate Programme Management Office (PMO) function and utilise and promote existing and new corporate project and programme processes and products
- Support successful project/programme activities including the development of programme boards/sub-groups and ensure secretariat arrangements function well
- Provide expertise in managing the business support function, including developing and managing the team's business plan, progress and reporting risk and issue management
- Manage corporate business returns, including planning and workforce returns as appropriate
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
11 December 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£70,387 to £80,465 a year (inclusive of London Weighting)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
990-COO-6843616-E
Job locations
Wellington House
133-155 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
Employer details
Employer name
NHS England
Address
Wellington House
133-155 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
Employer's website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)
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