An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Lincolnshire Bowel Cancer Screening Programme at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust. The programme is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Programme Manager to join the team.
Working as Lincolnshire Programme Manager to this national screening programme, applicants should have excellent knowledge of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and the processes within it. The Programme Manager will work with Clinical and Administrative colleagues to ensure smooth and safe provision of Bowel Cancer Screening in Lincolnshire.
Full training for the post will be given but all applicants must have previous experience of managing teams and working within the NHS. Experience of working within national screening programmes is desired but not essential.
We're looking for applications from people who:
1. Understand the complex nature of providing community based screening in Lincolnshire
2. Are able to work collaboratively with local and National stakeholders
3. Understand the importance of governance and audit in healthcare
Main duties of the job
Work with the Operational Service Manager, Clinical Director and Lead Specialist Screening Practitioner and Team to design and implement plans to enhance patient safety, productivity and efficiency.
Produce and present reports on a range of key performance indicators to local and national stakeholders.
Monitor income and expenditure within the service, escalating issues where appropriate.
Line manage members of the screening administration team, ensuring policies are followed.
Work with the Screening Quality Assurance Team, Commissioners, NHS England and ULHT to ensure the Lincolnshire BCSP meets all required standards, targets and key performance indicators.
Monitor capacity and demand for the service organizing clinics in appropriate locations to enable access for all patients.
Work closely with the Clinical Director and Endoscopy Services to ensure screening programme patients are seen, diagnosed and referred appropriately.
Be a point of contact for ULHT and other healthcare colleagues.
Work with the Clinical Director and Operational Services Manager for Endoscopy, Physiological Sciences & Screening in the production of business plans and business cases.
Resolve operational issues within the programme as they arise - escalating where required.
Implement, monitor and champion governance processes within the department, working to Trust policies at all times.
Person Specification
Specific Requirements
* Articulate
* Flexible, co-operative and adaptable approach to work
* Ability to maintain confidentiality
* Ability to work within a team environment
* Professional interpersonal skills
Qualifications
* Degree or proved graduate level ability or equivalent experience
* Good command of the English language, both written and verbal
* Ability to use a variety of Microsoft software packages, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel spreadsheets, preferably to ECDL or equivalent standard
Previous Experience
* Experience of successful operational and staff management
* Experience of working within the NHS
* Proven track record of service planning
* Understands the NHS and an Acute Trust environment and the obstacles in achieving Trust priorities.
* Proven track record in staff management
* Experience of people management
* Proven track record of delivering service improvement
* Experience of successful working with external agencies
* Experience of clinical governance
* Demonstrate knowledge of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme
* Possess interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
* Experience of making presentations, negotiation and influencing skills
* Ability to use information to effectively support the improvement of performance
* Ability to communicate effectively - both verbal and written and able to demonstrate good listening skills.
* Ability to convert agreed plan into key operational objectives and ensure that these are achieved
* Able to demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment
* Demonstrates personal credibility and integrity at all times
* Demonstrates the ability to empower team members and leads by example
* Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders, including clinical workforce
* Ability to generate and share best practice and new ways of working in a professional and championing manner
* Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
* Ability to work under pressure, rapid pace, change and uncertainty. Demonstrates a flexible approach to working
* Computer literate to ECDL standards
* Competent typist
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.
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