We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Programme Management Office (PMO) to join us in developing our plans for a new hospital for Airedale. On 25 May 2023, the Government announced that Airedale General Hospital will be rebuilt by 2030, in recognition of the current structural issues facing the existing hospital.
This is a once in a generation opportunity to be involved in a major hospital development and we are seeking an enthusiastic Head of PMO to join our team and help to take our scheme forward.
The postholder will be comfortable operating in an environment of significant complexity and ambiguity, and be adept at fostering collaboration within the operating environment as well as demonstrating good judgement, offering guidance and support. They will role model behaviours that live our organisational values of collaboration, even-handedness, involvement, and impact, and encourage similar behaviours in colleagues.
The programme team is a newly developing team and will be based at Airedale General Hospital whilst offering a range of flexible and agile working opportunities. There is likely to be a small amount of off-site travel to support local events and activities as required.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the Securing the Future Head of PMO role is to oversee the development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive Programme Management Office function, ensuring effective coordination, reporting, and quality standards across all aspects of the Programme. The post holder will establish and maintain systems and procedures, work with various stakeholders, and lead the Programme Management Office team to ensure successful delivery of the Trust's ambitious Programme.
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
* Cycle to Work
* Travel Scheme
* Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
* Onsite Nursery
* Buying and Selling Annual Leave
* Car Leasing
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Health and Wellbeing
* Extensive Reward Scheme
* Counselling Service
* Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
* Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
* Committed to Quality of Care
* Compassion
* Working together for patients
* Improving Lives
* Everyone Counts
* Respect and Dignity
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Job description
For further details of the role please see attached the full job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Programme/ Project Management Qualification at Practitioner level or significant relevant experience.
* Master's degree/post graduate qualification or significant relevant experience in a complex NHS organization
* Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
Desirable
* Programme Management experience in a capital Projects environment.
Experience
Essential
* Experience in programme/project management experience gained at a senior management level.
* Experience of having established, led and managed Programme Office functions.
* Experience of developing and implementing robust programme and project management processes.
* Experience of managing complex programmes that have an impact throughout an organisation.
* Experience of briefing and presenting programme management information to Board level, Executives and other senior officers.
* Experience of leading high impact transformation cross cutting change projects within a complex environment.
Desirable
* Experience of delivering successful change management, service redesign and/or capital programmes in healthcare.
Knowledge
Essential
* High level of knowledge of Information Governance and related statutory changes and initiatives concerning the NHS.
* Understanding of economic, financial, and organisational complexities of the NHS and local healthcare environment
* Strong understanding of, and responsiveness to, the complexities and dynamics of the health care environment and local health care systems
* Knowledge and understanding of governance and risk management systems and processes
Desirable
* Knowledge and experience of healthcare operations within an acute and community setting
Employer details
Employer name
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Airedale General Hospital
Steeton
BD20 6TD
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