Benefits Realisation Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

Freedom to Act

Exercise autonomy in decision making within the structure of programme and project governance.

As lead specialist, act independently to develop and manage the process of benefits realisation within the Programme.

Responsibilities for Information Resources

Designing and developing information systems to support the measurement and tracking of benefits, utilising existing systems where possible and developing new measurement techniques as appropriate.

Developing a benefits register to provide a single view of the expected benefits of the Programme including attributes, measurement, ownership, risks, dependencies and links to stakeholders that supports benefits tracking.

REGISTERED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

All staff that are members of a professional body must comply with standards of professional practice/conduct. It is the post holders responsibility to ensure that they are familiar with and adhere to these requirements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This post has no line management or supervisory responsibilities.

Equality and Diversity

We live our values. We work positively, respectfully and together with all our colleagues. We understand, appreciate and follow our Equality Policy in line with the Equality Act. We do not discriminate on the grounds of: age, disability, gender re- assignment, marriage and civil partnership (unless eliminating unlawful discrimination), pregnancy and maternity, race this includes ethnic or national origins, colour or nationality - religion or belief this includes lack of belief, sex, sexual orientation

We recognise the importance of peoples rights and act in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures because we know that:

acknowledges and recognises peoples expressed beliefs, preferences and choices

respects diversity

values people as individuals

promotes equality through our work

takes into account our own behaviour and its effect on others

RISK MANAGEMENT / HEALTH AND SAFETY

The post holder has a responsibility to themselves and others in relation to managing risk, health and safety and will be required to work within the policies and procedures as laid down by the Trust. All staff have a responsibility to access occupational health, other staff support services and/or any relevant others in times of need and advice.

FLEXIBILITY

You are expected to be flexible in the duties you carry out and the Trust reserves the right to vary your duties from time to time in line with service needs and as commensurate with your Pay Band. You may, therefore, be required, during the course of your employment, to work in a different location and/or to carry out alternative duties consistent with your status, role, knowledge and experience, taking account of any professional registration and/or qualification requirements, and which are commensurate with your Pay Band; this may include a temporary or longer term transfer to work within a different Locality or Service. Arrangements under your Terms and Conditions of Service and Trust policies will apply.

RECORDS MANAGEMENT

The post holder has responsibility for timely and accurate record keeping where appropriate and in line with professional guidelines.

The post holder has responsibility for the creation, maintenance and storage of records in accordance with Trust policy, including email documents and regarding the Data Protection Act, The Freedom of Information Act and other relevant statutory requirements. Training will be provided in appropriate information management for the post.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The post holder is expected to have a reasonable level of competence and confidence in using IT systems (e.g. Outlook, Word, clinical or other record systems) relevant to the role.

SUSTAINABILITY

Carbon reduction and sustainable development are issues that impact on the lives of everyone and it is expected that all staff will commit to the principles of carbon reducing behaviours and sustainable development to ensure that resources are used efficiently, our carbon footprint is reduced and health services continue to improve.

SAFEGUARDING

Non-Clinical

The NSFT expects that all staff will maintain statutory and local compliance to competency-based training in relation to Safeguarding Children and Adults as outlined in Children Act 1989/2004, Working Together to Safeguard and Promote the Welfare of Vulnerable Children 2010 and No Secrets 2002.

WORKING WITH FAMILIES OF SERVICE USERS

Ensure that (practitioners / clinicians etc.) when working with service users consider the effects and impact of their mental health and risk behaviours on their families, and provide appropriate support, advice and education for all family members. The needs of children and young people within the household/family should be given special consideration in line with Social Care Institute for Excellences guidance Think Child, Think Parent, Think Family and must always be the priority for NSFT staff across all roles and services.

CONFIDENTIALITY

The post holder is required to maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with professional and Trust policy. The post holder may access information only on a need to know basis in the direct discharge of duties and divulge information only in the proper course of their duties.

This job description is an outline and account of the main duties required to carry out the post. It will be reviewed periodically to reflect changes and developments in service requirements. The post holder is advised that they have a responsibility to ensure they are familiar with their Terms and Conditions of Service detailed in the Contract of Employment.

INFECTION PREVENTION

NSFT expects all staff to act in accordance with statutory requirements regarding infection prevention as outlined in the Health & Social Care Act 2008, Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infection 2015. NSFT staff are responsible for protecting themselves and others against infection risks and complying with infection control policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate level qualification or equivalent level of knowledge attained through a recognised training in Health Informatics, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline and equivalent proven relevant experience

Desirable

• Benefits Realisation qualification or equivalent experience
• Project Management qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience delivering financial, qualitative and efficiency benefits across a range of projects and programmes.
• Significant proven Benefits Realisation experience on large scale programmes / projects
• Experience of assessing and managing risks and issues

Desirable

• Benefits Realisation in NHS environments
• Experience in the strategic development of services to deliver benefits

Skills

Essential

• Benefits profiling
• Excellent decision making skills
• Ability to set clear targets, motivate staff and delegate appropriately

Desirable

• Intermediate skill in Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Project software

Knowledge

Essential

• Benefits Realisation principles and practice
• Change management principles and practice
• Programme / Project management principles and practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of the NHS and its Mental Health services

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel

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.

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

County Hall

Martineau Lane

Norwich

NR1 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)