South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Programme Management Office Analyst

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Job summary

Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) are offering the exciting role of Programme Management Office (PMO) Analyst, reporting to the Head of PMO.

The Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) is hosted by the South Western Ambulance Service. It delivers radio based mobile communications services to all English Ambulance Trusts.ARP is now working with a National cross government programme entitled the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) which has been established with the remit of delivering the future national mobile communication capabilities for all emergency services. ESMCP is hosted by the home office and has representation from all the emergency services. Two new programmes have been established Control Room Solution (CRS) and Mobile Data Vehicle Solutions (MDVS). Both Programmes will need to closely adhere to the timescales of the ESMCP delivery to ensure critical communications are maintained.

Main duties of the job

Directly manage all allocated P3M disciplines at ARP Programme level. Duties are to be carried out in accordance with current P3M Best Practice and may include:

  • Development and ongoing management of a configuration management plan which will describe any specific procedures, identify roles and responsibilities to be effective, predictable and repeatable during the Programme life cycle.
  • Ensure all changes to configuration items are documented. An important aspect is the ability to identify the interrelationships between configuration items.
  • Development of document standards and version control throughout ARP.
  • Development and on-going management of a suite of management reports.
  • Establishment and management of plans at project and programme level.
  • Development and delivery of stakeholder management and communication plans.
  • Support to formal Programme and Project delivery as required, including contribution to business cases, investment appraisals and recognised Project Controls.
  • Capture, control, improve, report and analysis of data sets to support reporting of project and programme performance
  • Support to project and programme managers in managing PRINCE2 processes for delivery, including initiation stage, stage plans, highlights reports, and exception reports.
  • Management of the ARP Risk and/or Issues Registers, support programme and project management processes and manage the ARP Risk Management process.

About us

At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive in.

We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles. We also employ Doctors and volunteers which include community first responders and fire co-responders.

We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.

Details

Date posted

17 August 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£41,659 to £47,672 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

202-4500207

Job locations

Office based (Bristol, London or Barnsley). This role is hybrid, consisting of home and office working.

Bristol, London or Barnsley

BS32 4QL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Person Specification

Previous experience

Essential

  • Minimum 5 years experience in the implementation and support of complex projects/programmes.
  • Supervision/Line Management of others within a project environment
  • Expertise in use of Microsoft Office or comparable OA tools.
  • Competence in use of Project Management Tools to produce project plans, presentations, and reports.

Desirable

  • NHS or other Public Sector experience at a managerial level.
  • Other experience or interest in Healthcare.

Skills, knowledge, ability

Essential

  • Experience of producing and managing MI reports, policies, processes and procedures.

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or Equivalent
  • Structured professional course and qualification, eg PRINCE2, MSP or ITIL V4
  • Able to meet the requirements of the Knowledge and Skills Framework for their role.

Desirable

  • General management or ITIL Service Management qualification.
  • MoR
  • PMQ/APMP
  • Current UK driving licence
Person Specification

Previous experience

Essential

  • Minimum 5 years experience in the implementation and support of complex projects/programmes.
  • Supervision/Line Management of others within a project environment
  • Expertise in use of Microsoft Office or comparable OA tools.
  • Competence in use of Project Management Tools to produce project plans, presentations, and reports.

Desirable

  • NHS or other Public Sector experience at a managerial level.
  • Other experience or interest in Healthcare.

Skills, knowledge, ability

Essential

  • Experience of producing and managing MI reports, policies, processes and procedures.

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or Equivalent
  • Structured professional course and qualification, eg PRINCE2, MSP or ITIL V4
  • Able to meet the requirements of the Knowledge and Skills Framework for their role.

Desirable

  • General management or ITIL Service Management qualification.
  • MoR
  • PMQ/APMP
  • Current UK driving licence

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Office based (Bristol, London or Barnsley). This role is hybrid, consisting of home and office working.

Bristol, London or Barnsley

BS32 4QL


Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Office based (Bristol, London or Barnsley). This role is hybrid, consisting of home and office working.

Bristol, London or Barnsley

BS32 4QL


Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Services Administrator

Harriet Handford

harriet.handford@swast.nhs.uk

03003690130

Details

Date posted

17 August 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£41,659 to £47,672 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

202-4500207

Job locations

Office based (Bristol, London or Barnsley). This role is hybrid, consisting of home and office working.

Bristol, London or Barnsley

BS32 4QL


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