Programme Manager - CRUK Earlier Diagnosis of Bowel Cancer

Programme Manager - CRUK Earlier Diagnosis of Bowel CancerNHS AfC: Band 8a
Main area
Project Management
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract
Fixed term: 22 months
Hours
Full timePart time37.5 hours per week
Job ref
188-THQ1-#####
Site
Wessex Cancer Alliance
Town
Southampton
Salary
£50,952 - £57,349 pa pro rota
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/04#####4 23:59
Interview date
31/0#####24
Job overviewThis is an exciting opportunity to work across different parts of the healthcare system and to increase the number of bowel cancers detected at an early stage.At the Wessex Cancer Alliance we work with primary, secondary and community care to increase the number of people diagnosed with cancer at an early stage. We are looking for an experienced project manager for a fixed term (22 months) to co-design, manage and oversee the evaluation of a project with Cancer Research UK to quickly implement changes that will affect stage shift in bowel cancer.Main duties of the jobAttached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.Working for our organisationAs one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesKey responsibilities include :Implementing assigned local and national programmes across Wessex.Leading a high-profile programme across Wessex, involving strategic thinking, quality improvement, programme management and stakeholder engagement across primary care, public health, secondary care, and local communities.Working closely with service partners to develop and implement strategic and operational and plans to deliver the programme outcomes.Providing programme management leadership and expertise to support sites as required.Design, facilitate and effectively lead programme management meetings with stakeholders, ensuring breadth in participation and a focus on action planning.Budget management.We are looking for someone educated to Masters level or equivalent experience, with experience of facilitating multi professional groups and an understanding of the NHS.Person specificationQualifications, knowledge and experienceEducated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a health care setting.Member of relevant professional body – where appropriateKnowledge of project management /improvement skills across a range of disciplines, with a track record of managing successful changeHolds a relevant project management qualification (e.g. Prince2 Practitioner) or can demonstrate relevant equivalent knowledgePresenting and communicating to a variety of different audiences.Experience at a senior level in industry or healthcare sector.Evidence of leading and implementing change, influencing behaviour, collaborative working with others.Evidence of significant structured project management skills and experience.Previous experience in quality / service improvement environmentAble to work across boundaries forming effective working relationships with a wide range of staff.A self-starter, able to work with minimal direction. Knows when to take the lead in situations and when to encourage others take lead roles.Demonstrate the ability to analyse and interpret technical, sensitive or contentious information and present this to a variety of audiences.Knowledge and application of quality improvement and service redesign tools and techniquesProject management: Ability to scope, plan and manage a suite of projectsQSIR college associate.Coaching qualification.Previous experience in healthcare setting.Coaching experience.Teaching experience.Experience of working with and influencing clinicians.Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.Getting to work should be as easy as possible and that’s why we have introduced the UHS travel promise – a commitment from the Trust that we will provide reasonable travel options for every member of staff. Every member of staff can apply for a permit to use our park & ride facility. Eligibility for on-site parking is dependent on the nature and requirement of the role. All staff can also access a range of discounted benefits relating to travel including reduced price bus tickets, purchase of salary sacrifice bikes and ultra-low emission cars.Our commitment to equalityEquality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.How and why we use your informationThe Trust is under a duty to protect the public funds it administers, and to this end may use the information you have provided on this form for the prevention and detection of fraud. It may also share this information with other bodies responsible for auditing or administering public funds for these purposes.The European General Data Protection Regulations enhances individuals’ rights and safeguards all of their data in place under the DPA.Please clickhere
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