About Us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, serving a population of over 700,000 across three acute hospitals and community sites. Our mission focuses on outstanding patient care, staff development, and continuous improvement. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in East Kent.
Job Summary
- Position: Programme Manager
- Location: United Kingdom (East Kent Hospitals)
- Type: Full-Time
- Salary: £53,755 to £60,504 per annum
Join our dynamic Programme Management Office (PMO) and lead transformative initiatives aimed at improving patient pathways, operational efficiency, and financial sustainability. Be part of a team dedicated to delivering high-impact projects and enhancing healthcare services for the community.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Stakeholder Management
- Provide clear programme management support to allocated initiatives, embodying the Trust’s vision and values.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with programme sponsors, delivery teams, clinical teams, and corporate departments.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement and hold programme participants accountable to delivery objectives.
- Collaborate across organizational levels to achieve strategic shifts in service provision.
Programme Management
- Define and scope programmes with measurable objectives, working closely with sponsors and leads.
- Facilitate programme delivery aligned with approved business cases and Project Initiation Documents (PIDs).
- Analyze data to set targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring delivery assurance.
- Apply benefits realization audits to measure improvements and savings.
- Manage complex dependencies impacting working practices and operational efficiencies.
Governance and Reporting
- Partner with finance teams to quantify financial benefits and monitor progress.
- Oversee Quality Impact Assessments to ensure all cost improvements are evaluated and approved.
- Develop and maintain PMO control assurance documents.
- Provide progress reports for key forums, including Finance Improvement Board and Governance Committees.
Project Delivery and Standards
- Ensure adherence to PMO processes and project documentation standards.
- Provide guidance on compliance with project protocols, including Quality Impact Assessments and risk management.
- Advise teams on effective project management approaches within a fast-paced delivery environment.
Qualifications
Essential:
- Proven expertise in cost improvement methodologies, project/programme management, and financial management.
- Track record of applying technical knowledge to achieve successful outcomes.
Desirable:
- Formal Programme/Project Management (PPM) qualification from a recognized body.
Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Experience implementing organization-wide transformational projects.
- Proficiency in analyzing complex data and generating actionable insights.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and co-design capabilities.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with a history of managing solutions through to completion.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills across various organizational levels.
Desirable:
- Experience within a Programme Management Office.
- Participation in cost improvement or efficiency programmes.
Personal Attributes
Essential:
- Enthusiastic and motivational leader capable of inspiring interdisciplinary teams.
- Excellent presentation and persuasion skills, able to communicate ideas effectively.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities with minimal supervision.
- Commitment to the Trust’s values and behaviours.
Desirable:
- Welsh language proficiency (not mandatory).
Why Join Us?
- Innovative Environment: Work on transformative projects that directly impact patient care.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for career development within a leading healthcare trust.
- Supportive Culture: A positive working environment emphasizing staff training and development.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary and visa sponsorship available.
Application Details
- Disclosure and Barring Service Check: Required under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
- Criminal Record Certificate: Necessary for skilled worker applicants as per UK Visas and Immigration guidelines.
