Programme Manager

Job title:

Programme Manager

Company

NHS

Job description

Are you looking for an interesting and exciting leadership role where you can use your skills to support transformation and improvement in the quality of mental health services in Wales?We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and people focussed individual to join our team in the National Strategic Programme for Mental Health. This post will support the Mental Health Strategic Clinical Network to improve the quality of mental health services, and to reduce unwarranted variation in mental health services in Wales. The post holder work across our Clinical Implementation Networks to implement key priorities which will be delivered by harnessing the expertise of mental health providers and people with lived and living experience of accessing mental health services or of giving care.Please apply for this post whether you wish to work full time or part time. Working hours can be negotiated post interview.Main duties of the jobThe Programme Manager is pivotal in supporting the development and delivery of transformation, improvement in quality and reduction in unwarranted variation in Mental Health services across Wales.The successful candidate will;Manage projects and programmes within the scope of the work of the Mental Health Clinical Implementation Networks.Be responsible for a portfolio of work relating to the commitments outlined in the Welsh Government Mandate to the NHS Executive, and priorities as outlined in the National Clinical Framework (2021) and the draft Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Strategy (2024-2034).Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders from Health Boards and a range of organisations and sectors across Wales, including people with lived and living experience, and people who give care.Be driven and committed to co-production and the continuous involvement people with lived and living experience of mental health services, and people who give care in all aspects of the work of the Clinical Implementation Networks.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usThe NHS Executive works in partnership for and on behalf of Welsh Government, in and with the NHS in Wales and is hosted by Public Health Wales.Our key purpose is to drive improvements in the quality and safety of care – resulting in better and more equitable outcomes, access and patient experience, reduced variation, and improvements in population health.We do this by providing strong leadership and strategic direction – enabling, supporting, and directing NHS Wales to transform clinical services in line with national priorities and standards.To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/Date posted11 December 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary£54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote workingReference number028-AC433-1224Job locationsHybrid with various locations across Wales.CardiffCF15 9SSJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAn individual with the ability to think creatively and work flexibly in a varied environment. Someone who leads collaboratively, and who has experience of delivering complex projects and programmes.The post holder will have strong communication, influencing and relationship skills and have experience of working with a diverse range of people and services and be adept in working across organisational and sectoral boundaries.Demonstrable experience of working in co-production with people with lived and living experience of accessing mental health services, and people who give care is also a requirement for the successful post holder. They will be able to influence others, and to spread their passion for amplifying the voice of lived experience, and people delivering services in shaping service design.;The Strategic Programme for Mental Health is committed to fostering growth and development and to employee continuous professional development. You will be able to access a wide range of training and development as well as flexible working opportunities. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive culture. As part of an enthusiastic, supportive and collaborative network team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the Networks and the Strategic Programme for Mental Health within a positive, supportive working environment and culture. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAn individual with the ability to think creatively and work flexibly in a varied environment. Someone who leads collaboratively, and who has experience of delivering complex projects and programmes.The post holder will have strong communication, influencing and relationship skills and have experience of working with a diverse range of people and services and be adept in working across organisational and sectoral boundaries.Demonstrable experience of working in co-production with people with lived and living experience of accessing mental health services, and people who give care is also a requirement for the successful post holder. They will be able to influence others, and to spread their passion for amplifying the voice of lived experience, and people delivering services in shaping service design.;The Strategic Programme for Mental Health is committed to fostering growth and development and to employee continuous professional development. You will be able to access a wide range of training and development as well as flexible working opportunities. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive culture. As part of an enthusiastic, supportive and collaborative network team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the Networks and the Strategic Programme for Mental Health within a positive, supportive working environment and culture.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Educated to relevant Masters Degree level or equivalent experience or equivalent level of knowledge and skills
• Registered Programme Manager Professional – PRINCE2 and Managing Successful Programmes or equivalent experience
• Demonstrate advanced keyboard skills and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

Desirable

• Clinical qualification

ExperienceEssential

• Management experience in a senior role including staff management
• Experience of successfully leading and implementing projects / service transformation in a public sector environment
• Experience of working with partners to design and implement new ways of working/initiatives across Wales.
• Experience of delivering service transformation / improvement initiatives.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a mental health setting

SkillsEssential

• Ability to communicate highly complex technical concepts and analysis effectively to different organisations and audiences
• Demonstrate an ability to provide, receive and record both routine and highly complex communications, electronically, orally and written.
• Ability to overcome barriers associated with conveying highly complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise a complex strategic programme to meet appropriate deadlines typically involving other disciplines/organisations.
• Demonstrate an ability to carry out analysis, interpretation and comparison of complex change management and service improvement training issues, and to act as an expert reference point
• To present and showcase achievements and progress of the programme / Portfolio
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members and other staff
• Show an ability to gain an understanding of other professionals ‘problem solving’ requirements.
• Ability to focus, concentrate and accurately complete tasks within given timeframes whilst dealing with unscheduled interruptions e.g., changing priorities
• Ability to translate strategy into action
• Knowledge of the NHS broader Modernisation Agenda
• Understand the requirements of Information Governance in relation to the NHS

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh/willingness to learn
• Willingness and ability to travel

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Educated to relevant Masters Degree level or equivalent experience or equivalent level of knowledge and skills
• Registered Programme Manager Professional – PRINCE2 and Managing Successful Programmes or equivalent experience
• Demonstrate advanced keyboard skills and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

Desirable

• Clinical qualification

ExperienceEssential

• Management experience in a senior role including staff management
• Experience of successfully leading and implementing projects / service transformation in a public sector environment
• Experience of working with partners to design and implement new ways of working/initiatives across Wales.
• Experience of delivering service transformation / improvement initiatives.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a mental health setting

SkillsEssential

• Ability to communicate highly complex technical concepts and analysis effectively to different organisations and audiences
• Demonstrate an ability to provide, receive and record both routine and highly complex communications, electronically, orally and written.
• Ability to overcome barriers associated with conveying highly complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise a complex strategic programme to meet appropriate deadlines typically involving other disciplines/organisations.
• Demonstrate an ability to carry out analysis, interpretation and comparison of complex change management and service improvement training issues, and to act as an expert reference point
• To present and showcase achievements and progress of the programme / Portfolio
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members and other staff
• Show an ability to gain an understanding of other professionals ‘problem solving’ requirements.
• Ability to focus, concentrate and accurately complete tasks within given timeframes whilst dealing with unscheduled interruptions e.g., changing priorities
• Ability to translate strategy into action
• Knowledge of the NHS broader Modernisation Agenda
• Understand the requirements of Information Governance in relation to the NHS

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh/willingness to learn
• Willingness and ability to travel

Expected salary

£54550 – 61412 per year

Location

Cardiff

Job date

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 08:08:35 GMT

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