Job summary Senior Programme Manager 37.5 hours per week Permanent Salary: £58,972 - £68,525 per annum Closing Date: 21st February 2025 Interview Date: 3rd March 2025 This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas. A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. JoinTeamEliot This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Senior Programme Manager to join our team, the post holder will have a key role in influencing and supporting managers and clinical staff across the Trust to lead the delivery of programmes & projects focused on improvement and service delivery. Main duties of the job The Senior Programme Manager is responsible for the overall development, management and delivery of multiple GEH Improvement and Recovery Programmes. The post holder will work to support the Co-ordination Cell Leadership Team and will work closely with partner organisations. The SPM will have highly developed project and programme management skills, strong knowledge and practical applications of transformation methodologies as well as extensive experience working at a senior level. To plan and organise activities to support the strategic direction of their portfolio of programmes, and projects within the GEH improvement programmes to improve services for our population, ensuring service improvements are achievable and sustainable with benefits realisation plans to support the projects. To lead the development of strategic programmes and lead programme and project planning for improvement initiatives, clearly outlining milestones, risks and outcome measures, and ensuring programmes are aligned and coordinated to maximise delivery benefit across multiple improvement programmes. To develop and manage clear benefits realisation plans to support the programmes. To not only lead the coordination of programmes but also take a lead role in delivering change that helps the Trust deliver sustainable improvement and efficiency. About us Here at George Eliot our vision to ' excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are: E ffective Open Communication e x cellence and safety in everything we do C hallenge but support E xpect respect and dignity L ocal health that inspires confidence Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, on-site discounted gym, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £58,972 to £68,525 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 230-36259819-CORP-2-A Job locations George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust College Street Nuneaton CV10 7DJ Job description Job responsibilities You will provide continuity in leadership to support the management of change working with clinicians and other relevant professionals across health social care and community and third sector as appropriate to the project. Responsible for building engagement with partner members of the programme and project teams, and ensuring appropriate stakeholder management within the change programmes. This will involve the production of plans and documentation through the project lifecycle, ensuring all identified objectives are met, risks are managed and benefits are released from the implementation of new clinical models/pathways and ways of working. Your work will directly support different areas of improving clinical services and developing the Trusts business. Your work will involve a huge diversity of projects, from IT to direct patient care initiatives, working with multi-disciplinary teams from a range of backgrounds. You will be part of a team and organisation with a continuous improvement and learning culture. You will get a great grounding in the range of projects within the hospital and as well as linking in with wider partners, stakeholders and patients & public. Post holders will be required to work within matrix delivery project teams made up of project staff employed by a range of place partners, deployed to work under the direction of the Co-ordination Cell hosted by GEH. The Co-ordination cell has responsibility for the coordination and delivery assurance of Place Transformation and Service Improvement alongside the delivery of the GEH Recovery and Restoration Programme and Directorate Service Development Plans. There will be opportunities to develop and apply your project organisational and project support skills to deliver improvement and build your knowledge of improvement methodologies. Core working hours will be 9am 5pm. However, there may be a need to work flexibly from time to time to meet the needs of the service Would you like to be a part of this new journey to further push the boundaries of service improvement and business development to provide insight that will drive advances in quality and performance at George Eliot? If so, then we want to hear from you. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further information. Job description Job responsibilities You will provide continuity in leadership to support the management of change working with clinicians and other relevant professionals across health social care and community and third sector as appropriate to the project. Responsible for building engagement with partner members of the programme and project teams, and ensuring appropriate stakeholder management within the change programmes. This will involve the production of plans and documentation through the project lifecycle, ensuring all identified objectives are met, risks are managed and benefits are released from the implementation of new clinical models/pathways and ways of working. Your work will directly support different areas of improving clinical services and developing the Trusts business. Your work will involve a huge diversity of projects, from IT to direct patient care initiatives, working with multi-disciplinary teams from a range of backgrounds. You will be part of a team and organisation with a continuous improvement and learning culture. You will get a great grounding in the range of projects within the hospital and as well as linking in with wider partners, stakeholders and patients & public. Post holders will be required to work within matrix delivery project teams made up of project staff employed by a range of place partners, deployed to work under the direction of the Co-ordination Cell hosted by GEH. The Co-ordination cell has responsibility for the coordination and delivery assurance of Place Transformation and Service Improvement alongside the delivery of the GEH Recovery and Restoration Programme and Directorate Service Development Plans. There will be opportunities to develop and apply your project organisational and project support skills to deliver improvement and build your knowledge of improvement methodologies. Core working hours will be 9am 5pm. However, there may be a need to work flexibly from time to time to meet the needs of the service Would you like to be a part of this new journey to further push the boundaries of service improvement and business development to provide insight that will drive advances in quality and performance at George Eliot? If so, then we want to hear from you. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further information. Person Specification Qualification and Professional Training Essential Master degree level qualification in Management or Health/Social related subject or equivalent knowledge Knowledge of and be able to evidence implementation of Improvement methodologies/techniques such as PRINCE 2, MSP, Quality Improvement, LEAN, Six Sigma, PDSA Desirable MSP Practitioner/ Prince 2 Practitioner or equivalent experience Formal project management qualification Skills & Abilities Essential Exceptional verbal, presentation and written communication skills Evidence of ability to motivate, negotiate, train, coach and facilitate in a uncertain environment To be able to lead, motivate and influence individuals both within and external to the organisation Ability to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands; To demonstrate a high level of flexible communication as appropriate to the audience including political lobbying and networking skills across organisational boundaries Proven ability to analyse highly complex sensitive or contentious information or problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them; To be able to understand and communicate detailed financial data ensuring all parties understand interdependencies of good budgeting and efficiency savings To analyse and interpret trends in complex occurrences or complaints, and appropriate action and or seek expert advice from appropriate sources Extensive experience of cost/ benefit analysis of expenditure and management of budgets To demonstrate strategic planning ability through experience To identify and plan own professional development needs Experience of analysing a range of financial data and making recommendations in regard to improving financial position of a range of services Develops policies for implementation of specialist programme across agreed portfolio Experience and Knowledge Essential Substantial NHS (or equivalent) experience of facilitating and managing transformation al change within and across healthcare organisations, effectively working in teams at both project management and programme management levels. Proven ability to analyse highly complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them; Ability to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working. Demonstrable experience in managing multi- project programmes and managing highly complex environments with multiple outcomes and partners Experience of managing a significant and varied project environment at a senior level Demonstrable success in leading and delivering change and performance with and through management and clinical teams, by engaging them in the strategic direction and delivery plans, establishing clear work priorities with them, delegating effectively, ensuring a capability to deliver, monitoring performance and giving feedback. Experience of working with and influencing senior management and clinicians. An understanding of Cost Improvement planning and delivery. Experience of problem solving and supporting others to develop this skill Knowledge, experience and understanding of all areas of staff management including recruitment, retention, performance, organisational change, engagement, disciplinary and grievance Experience of the successful management of change related to the introduction of new ways of working Demonstrable experience in the effective management of staff Personal Qualities Essential Able to work flexibly to ensure. outcomes and benefits are delivered. A facilitative and inclusive approach to management. Charismatic team player with high energy levels. A confident and demonstrable track record in using quantitative, qualitative, and financial information to inform delivery planning and in monitoring performance. A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled with a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority. Able to work under pressure, prioritize and to deliver outcomes Other Essential Ability to use email and internet. Evidence of skills required to support efficient program and project management. Ability to use to advanced levels of Microsoft applications. To produce and give presentations to audiences varying in size and type. Trust Values Essential Effective open communication Excellence and safety in all that we do Challenge but support Expect respect and dignity Local healthcare that inspires Person Specification Qualification and Professional Training Essential Master degree level qualification in Management or Health/Social related subject or equivalent knowledge Knowledge of and be able to evidence implementation of Improvement methodologies/techniques such as PRINCE 2, MSP, Quality Improvement, LEAN, Six Sigma, PDSA Desirable MSP Practitioner/ Prince 2 Practitioner or equivalent experience Formal project management qualification Skills & Abilities Essential Exceptional verbal, presentation and written communication skills Evidence of ability to motivate, negotiate, train, coach and facilitate in a uncertain environment To be able to lead, motivate and influence individuals both within and external to the organisation Ability to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands; To demonstrate a high level of flexible communication as appropriate to the audience including political lobbying and networking skills across organisational boundaries Proven ability to analyse highly complex sensitive or contentious information or problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them; To be able to understand and communicate detailed financial data ensuring all parties understand interdependencies of good budgeting and efficiency savings To analyse and interpret trends in complex occurrences or complaints, and appropriate action and or seek expert advice from appropriate sources Extensive experience of cost/ benefit analysis of expenditure and management of budgets To demonstrate strategic planning ability through experience To identify and plan own professional development needs Experience of analysing a range of financial data and making recommendations in regard to improving financial position of a range of services Develops policies for implementation of specialist programme across agreed portfolio Experience and Knowledge Essential Substantial NHS (or equivalent) experience of facilitating and managing transformation al change within and across healthcare organisations, effectively working in teams at both project management and programme management levels. Proven ability to analyse highly complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them; Ability to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working. Demonstrable experience in managing multi- project programmes and managing highly complex environments with multiple outcomes and partners Experience of managing a significant and varied project environment at a senior level Demonstrable success in leading and delivering change and performance with and through management and clinical teams, by engaging them in the strategic direction and delivery plans, establishing clear work priorities with them, delegating effectively, ensuring a capability to deliver, monitoring performance and giving feedback. Experience of working with and influencing senior management and clinicians. An understanding of Cost Improvement planning and delivery. Experience of problem solving and supporting others to develop this skill Knowledge, experience and understanding of all areas of staff management including recruitment, retention, performance, organisational change, engagement, disciplinary and grievance Experience of the successful management of change related to the introduction of new ways of working Demonstrable experience in the effective management of staff Personal Qualities Essential Able to work flexibly to ensure. outcomes and benefits are delivered. A facilitative and inclusive approach to management. Charismatic team player with high energy levels. A confident and demonstrable track record in using quantitative, qualitative, and financial information to inform delivery planning and in monitoring performance. A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled with a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority. Able to work under pressure, prioritize and to deliver outcomes Other Essential Ability to use email and internet. Evidence of skills required to support efficient program and project management. Ability to use to advanced levels of Microsoft applications. To produce and give presentations to audiences varying in size and type. Trust Values Essential Effective open communication Excellence and safety in all that we do Challenge but support Expect respect and dignity Local healthcare that inspires 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. 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust Address George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust College Street Nuneaton CV10 7DJ Employer's website http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)