Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Commissioning team as Programme Delivery Manager. This is a high profile role within the Trust which involves the management of and/or support to, a range of programmes of work. The appointee will work with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and as such, the ability to build relationships, communicate effectively and work collaboratively to resolve emergent issues are essential. Main duties of the job To provide the management of and/or support to, a range of programmes of work. Put in place structures and processes to manage the flows of relevant information within each programme of work. Build constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project / programme goals are achieved. Maintain oversight of the purpose and status of all programmes of work, and use this to support project level activity to ensure the goals are met. Identify and manage cross-project dependencies where risks, issues or requirements may not be apparent at project level. Design and propose solutions or mitigations, where appropriate. Manage the working relationship with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful engagement within the terms of the contract, and work collaboratively to resolve issues, escalating as required. If you feel that you meet the essential criteria for this role, we would like to hear from you. About us Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year p.a. pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 180-F-255067 Job locations Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 20th February 2025 Interviews are due to be held on 17th March 2025 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 20th February 2025 Interviews are due to be held on 17th March 2025 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or professional equivalent Project management experience Evidence of on-going career / professional development. Desirable Programme / Project Management Qualification. Educated to post degree level Experience Essential Experience of project / programme management including planning, implementation and report writing. Experience of providing support and challenge on delivery milestones to a range of stakeholders at all levels. Experience of working with complex datasets including analysis and collation Experience of presenting to a wide range of audiences. Experience of drafting corporate documents. Desirable NHS experience - ideally in a large acute centre Experience of working effectively with clinical colleagues to achieve tangible outcomes Experience of managing external stakeholders, including expectation management Experience of working in a contracting or financial planning Knowledge Essential Knowledge of project management, data management and analytical methods Knowledge of the NHS Payment System Knowledge of the NHS Standard Contract for Acute Services Appreciation of the relationship between Commissioning organisations and individual providers. Understanding of the NHS CQUIN Programme Desirable Understanding of quality improvement methodology and its application. Understanding of the changing nature of commissioning in respect of the formation of integrated care systems. Skills Essential Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Ability to understand, interpret and analyse complex issues and data. Excellent written and verbal presentation and communication skills Adaptable and flexible attitude to work Good MS Office skills Ability to negotiate effectively and maintain effective partnership relationships Excellent organisational skills Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage uncertainty and risk Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary Desirable Ability to work effectively with senior colleagues Ability to concentrate on detail for long periods. Ability to maintain a flexible attitude towards change Additional Requirements Essential Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. Desirable Demonstrate the ability to be practical, efficient, calm, tolerant and reassuring. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or professional equivalent Project management experience Evidence of on-going career / professional development. Desirable Programme / Project Management Qualification. Educated to post degree level Experience Essential Experience of project / programme management including planning, implementation and report writing. Experience of providing support and challenge on delivery milestones to a range of stakeholders at all levels. Experience of working with complex datasets including analysis and collation Experience of presenting to a wide range of audiences. Experience of drafting corporate documents. Desirable NHS experience - ideally in a large acute centre Experience of working effectively with clinical colleagues to achieve tangible outcomes Experience of managing external stakeholders, including expectation management Experience of working in a contracting or financial planning Knowledge Essential Knowledge of project management, data management and analytical methods Knowledge of the NHS Payment System Knowledge of the NHS Standard Contract for Acute Services Appreciation of the relationship between Commissioning organisations and individual providers. Understanding of the NHS CQUIN Programme Desirable Understanding of quality improvement methodology and its application. Understanding of the changing nature of commissioning in respect of the formation of integrated care systems. Skills Essential Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Ability to understand, interpret and analyse complex issues and data. Excellent written and verbal presentation and communication skills Adaptable and flexible attitude to work Good MS Office skills Ability to negotiate effectively and maintain effective partnership relationships Excellent organisational skills Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage uncertainty and risk Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary Desirable Ability to work effectively with senior colleagues Ability to concentrate on detail for long periods. Ability to maintain a flexible attitude towards change Additional Requirements Essential Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. Desirable Demonstrate the ability to be practical, efficient, calm, tolerant and reassuring. 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)