Job summary
The West London NHS Trust is recruiting a Programme Manager to join its Major Capital Projects Team.
The Major Capital Projects Team is responsible for the overall programme delivery of the Trust's Major Capital Projects. The Team comprises of dedicated industry and NHS professionals who are responsible for all aspects of project management from business case planning through to completion of works and managing all aspects of stakeholder engagement, governance, design, procurement, cost management, contracts and the construction, refurbishment or fit-out stages of works.
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Programme Manager with proven expertise of Programme Manager delivering multiple, complex projects.
This is a vital role which is fundamental in the successful delivery of modern healthcare facilities which will help to promote effective care for patients.
Main duties of the job
The Programme Manager will work closely with a team of project managers to successfully develop and manage the Major Capital Projects for West London NHS Trust. This includes being a key advisor to the Head of Major Capital Projects and the Director of Capital and senior staff in the Capital Projects team on projects of strategic and operational significance.
The post-holder will be required to provide Programme Management advice to deliver the capital programme to include a number of complex, high value schemes including Clayponds Hospital, Paddock Centre at Broadmoor Hospital and Hammersmith & Fulham Mental Health Unit.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Chartered Construction professional RICS, RIBA, C Eng, APM, ARB or similar
- Degree/Diploma in line with key competencies in construction and contract management
- Masters or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Diploma/Qualification in Project Management
Experience
Essential
- Experience of a variety of project planning and programming techniques
- Proven expertise to lead, plan, manage, interact with colleagues and deliver projects successfully in a spirit of cooperation
- Considerable post qualification experience at management level
- Proven experience on major capital projects
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to seek and share information and ideas in a confident and compelling manner, using a range of techniques to achieve an effective outcome.
- Clear aptitude to engage with internal and external stakeholders and service providers and business partners to proactively manage the utility and value of the estate
- Comprehensive ability to use 'Microsoft Project' project management Excel software
- High level of written communication and analytical skills
- Ability to analyse income and expenditure financial information rapidly and apply sound commercial acumen and sound technical knowledge to maximise value of healthcare estate
- Understanding of concept and Principles of Prince 2, and practical application
- Ability to act autonomously in predicting and responding to property management problems to ensure mitigation of risk
- Clear understanding of the role of a Project Management Office
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Chartered Construction professional RICS, RIBA, C Eng, APM, ARB or similar
- Degree/Diploma in line with key competencies in construction and contract management
- Masters or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Diploma/Qualification in Project Management
Experience
Essential
- Experience of a variety of project planning and programming techniques
- Proven expertise to lead, plan, manage, interact with colleagues and deliver projects successfully in a spirit of cooperation
- Considerable post qualification experience at management level
- Proven experience on major capital projects
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to seek and share information and ideas in a confident and compelling manner, using a range of techniques to achieve an effective outcome.
- Clear aptitude to engage with internal and external stakeholders and service providers and business partners to proactively manage the utility and value of the estate
- Comprehensive ability to use 'Microsoft Project' project management Excel software
- High level of written communication and analytical skills
- Ability to analyse income and expenditure financial information rapidly and apply sound commercial acumen and sound technical knowledge to maximise value of healthcare estate
- Understanding of concept and Principles of Prince 2, and practical application
- Ability to act autonomously in predicting and responding to property management problems to ensure mitigation of risk
- Clear understanding of the role of a Project Management Office
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
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).
