Programme Manager

The role of the Programme Manager will be to directly manage the Programme Office team as delegated. Ensure that all Programme and Project resources are prioritised and appropriately utilised within the service to ensure the maximum delivery of benefits. Strategically plan and align projects within the service to deliver organisational objectives that support delivery of the overarching Integrated Medium Term Plan (IMTP).

The post holder will be required to lead the Programme Management team to drive and support the delivery of key programmes and projects across a varied and complex range of work programmes in a highly regulated environment. Work in close collaboration with the wider Business Support Unit and Service Improvement team to ensure work programmes are aligned to the strategic aims.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the robust design, planning and implementation of programmes of work, liaising with the lead subject matter expert and co-ordinating with other specialist contributors. This will involve prioritisation and co-ordination of a complex range of factors.

Deputise for the Head of Programmes and Service Improvement

Act as a change agent, working collaboratively across teams, services and the system to deliver transformation projects/ work streams ensuring that all projects/ work streams are underpinned by effective project planning, communication and engagement, monitoring and evaluation, risk management and escalation processes.

Be a credible ambassador and role model for transformation, development and improvements in quality and patient safety, offering expertise and experience to relevant stakeholders to inform, engage and influence new, innovative solutions and ways of working.

Act as deputy to the Head of Programmes and Service Improvement and be responsible for direct line management of a portfolio team.

Ensure that Programme and Project resources are prioritised and appropriately utilised within the service to ensure the maximum delivery of benefits.

Work as part of the Project Management Office to support the development and delivery of key projects. Be able to define and shape projects/ programmes, establish clear visions and effectively engagement and communicate plans

Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge
Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service
, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being;

accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

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You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

• Educated to relevant Master's Degree level or equivalent experience.

• Prince 2 and MSP or equivalent experience
• Experience of leading and delivery projects within a programme
• Good stakeholder / communication
• Experience with in a Programme Management Office
• Worked in NHS

• Evidence of continued professional development

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.

Head of Programmes & Service Improvement