Assistant Director - Value Improvement Programme

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will also have a key leadership role in the development of the following: programme design and project initiation documentation, financial plans (efficiency plans, work-streams), financial reports (efficiency delivery and assurance).
In fulfilling this role, the post holder will interpret highly complex NHS policy and its application within the Trust and establish goals and standards to be achieved from a corporate financial perspective, reflective of issued guidance.
The post holder will have a solid understanding of NHS provider issues, including operational planning and forecasting, with a good understanding of regulatory / legal requirements within which providers operate. The role will also require the post holder to work with system wide colleagues, requiring a good understanding of the dynamics within the overall health and care sector.
The post holder should provide knowledge and advice on several issues including:
Programme management approaches
Financial risk management
Future operational finance issues
Financial planning
Financial assurance mechanism
The post holder must be adaptable and flexible. Given the nature and role, there may be a requirement to react quickly to external influences and events and support others as directed.
The post holder will be expected to establish and develop policies and processes in support of the Trust efficiency programme and to work autonomously using own initiative, drawing on extensive specialist knowledge of operational management, finance and programme management.
The post holder will work closely with colleagues on the delivery of annual financial plans and will lead on the establishment of required CIP targets.
Lead and develop the Trust's Efficiency Programme as a centre of excellence for portfolio, programme, and project management.
Co-ordinate, support and oversee the Trust's Efficiency Programme and the key change portfolio across the organisation aligning it to priorities across the wider health and care system.
Takes specific responsibility for overseeing and supporting the delivery of the Trust's change portfolio alongside the wider transformation of services, on a short or long-term basis, working with internal and external partners.
Ensure that robust and effective governance systems and processes are in place to provide assurance for the efficiency and benefits realisation aspects of the Trust's portfolio, both at corporate and Divisional level, as well as Trust and systems level is effective and delivering.
Escalate to the Chief Operating Officer any significant areas of concern or risk that could compromise delivery of key efficiency / transformation programmes plans.
Ensure that programme plans reflect the Trust's short, medium, and long-term sustainability priorities, around all the key transformation programmes and to ensure that the Trust is benefiting from shared learning and opportunities to transform from across the health and care system.
Utilise highly complex performance data to ensure the Trust Board are presented with reports and regular briefings that assures them the Trust's efficiency portfolio is delivering.
Provide specialist input into complex operational planning and transformation to ensure compliance with strategic objectives.
To be a specialist resource to the Care Groups in supporting them to develop their capability regarding efficiency programme and project management, working within the Trust's guidance and practices, to ensure alignment.
Support and where relevant lead on the production of business cases that support service change, transformation, and development at a corporate and network locality level.
Enable programmes and projects to deliver sustainable outcomes for patients that are based on sound business intelligence, advanced specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience and robust planning within a rigorous programme and project management framework.
Work with Business Intelligence and Performance teams, to ensure the programme and project plans are supported and underpinned by robust and reliable intelligence and data, using benchmarking tools and platforms where appropriate, to provide the necessary assurance around delivery.
Use analytics and business intelligence to identify potential opportunities to improve operational efficiency, drive operational excellence and help clinical and service teams deliver transformation across a wide range of services.
Use strong people skills to be able to communicate sensitive, complex, and contentious information in a diplomatic way to a range of internal stakeholders (including both clinical and non-clinical colleagues) interpretation and analysis of national guidance to propose and create a shared vision for the trust in an environment where views may strongly differ.
To use insights from performance analysis and stakeholder discussions to troubleshoot operational issues and improve operational processes.
Ensure the Trust's corporate policies regarding operational, performance and programme management matters are aligned with the national policy requirements.
Support the Chief Finance Officer by leading on the review and development of key policies within this remit.
To undertake any other duties or project relevant to the role as directed by the Chief Finance Officer, which will include being part of the Trust on call.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Degree level education, or equivalent career experience
Evidence of continuing professional development
Project Management
Desirable criteria
Higher level degree (e.g. Master's, MBA, fully qualified CCAB / CIMA, or post-graduate level management Business / Financial focused discipline qualification)
Managing Successful Programmes
Experience
Essential criteria
Demonstrable experience at a senior level in a complex organisation
Experience of managing programmes and delivering them within agreed timescales
Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement strategy, formulating operational plans including KPIs A successful track record of delivering projects/initiatives from inception to delivery using a collaborative approach
A successful track record of implementing creative solutions and making data driven decisions
Experienced in using management information and technology systems (e.g. finance, performance, programme tools) and reporting tools to to design solutions and propose recommendations
Extensive experience of leading, collaborating, motivating, managing and developing diverse teams
Extensive experience of negotiating, establishing and managing SLAs and contracts for healthcare and other services
Experience of developing wider business proposals and pulling together commercial packages
Extensive experience of financial management and related processes, including planning (e.g. annual, longer term) and monthly reporting
Demonstrate the capability to maintain financial control whilst supporting a devolved style
An experienced and successful negotiator
Experienced in the analysis of performance data
Desirable criteria
Operational management experience including project/change management
Track record of stakeholder engagement
Skills
Essential criteria
Skilled in the use of technology to manage and manipulate data, including Microsoft Excel (strong use of formulae to manipulate and / or combine and report on complex data flows)
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with all disciplines and seniorities
Proven ability to operate/think laterally
Strong numeracy and analytical skills
A high standard of general computer literacy.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to understand and interpret complex financial information
Strategic thinking
Ability to critically and rapidly prioritise within strict deadlines
Desirable criteria
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel
Knowledge of Power BI/ tableau reporting
Demonstrate experience of delivering results using a range of levers in the absence of direct line management responsibility
Knowledge
Essential criteria
An awareness of key NHS policies in England
A good working knowledge of generally applicable legal requirements and best practices for team leaders or line managers
Desirable criteria
An understanding of NHS targets
An appreciation of the NHS financial regime (although full training will be given)
The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.
We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.
We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.
The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.
You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 520.3KB)
The Christie Vision (PDF, 45.9KB)
Strategy Brochure (PDF, 5.8MB)
Hospital Parking (PDF, 116.3KB)
Trust Membership - Christie Talent (PDF, 23.0KB)
Travel to The Christie (PDF, 3.8MB)
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