Job summary
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of people in Cumbria? Do you enjoy working with people, understanding services, and supporting them to transform the way they work? Are you passionate about improvement and change? Would you like to be part of the Allied Health Professionals (AHP) Team leading transformation and improvement? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
An exciting opportunity exists for a Programmed Manager within our AHP team. The post holder will manage projects, support the AHP Leadership team and implementation of the AHP Strategy.
If you are enthusiastic, experienced, highly motivated, respond positively to new challenges, and want to be involved in delivery of AHP improvements in healthcare and have what we are looking for, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The role requires programme and business management for identified AHP professions, supporting the Associate Director of AHPs (ADAHP) and Heads of Service to achieve the aims and objectives of each department, meeting deliverables and taking a programme approach as appropriate.
The post holder will ensure the delivery of programme and project milestones, provide comprehensive reports, and lead working groups with key stakeholders. They will be a part of and support the AHP Leadership team in the oversight, delivery and implementation of the AHP Strategy, linking closely with Clinical Effectiveness and PMO functions of the Trust.
The AHP programme manager will lead, develop and deliver AHP programmes and projects across North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) as identified by the AHP Leadership Team so to achieve organisational, contractual and departmental performance targets, objectives and outcomes.
The post holder will also devise systems to ensure that services are delivered effectively, efficiently, economically and equitably. Working with peers across operations, the post holder will be a key conduit in the sharing of information, methodologies and approaches to continuous improvement.
The post holder will work in close liaison with and report directly to the ADAHP and requires a knowledge of all AHP services.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be
Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be
Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Management/ leadership qualification
- Evidence of recent continuing personal learning
Desirable
- Project / Programme Management Qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS and AHP Professions in the national context
- Understanding of the implications of NICE guidance, National Frameworks and policies
- Recent experience working within a Provider Trust /ICB/ or statutory body at a management team level
- Experience of project / programme Management
- Experience of facilitating and managing change
- Experience of devising, implementing and monitoring business support systems
- Experience at a managerial level in the NHS of operational management and of using professional knowledge to bring about change
- Experience of drafting executive level papers. Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures
- Proven track record and significant experience of successful working with different staff groups
Desirable
- Understanding of the NHS strategy and policy agendas
- Experience in a range of NHS settings
- Experience of financial management and managing budgets
- In depth understanding of project management, and experience of successfully delivering specific projects
Skills & Apitude
Essential
- Communication / presentation skills - able to engage and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
- Effective written / report writing skills. Ability to develop strategic and business plans
- Proven ability to obtain and consistently achieve results and targets
- Proven ability to analyse data and information and take appropriate decisions
- Ability to work on own initiative and also as an effective team member including the ability to build relationships and motivate others
- Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
- Ability to critically analyse and interpret data / statistical information
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Ability to take decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action
- Good facilitation and arbitration skills and ability to communicate difficult messages where there may be hostile reaction and/or limited understanding
- Ability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
- Computer literate including Microsoft Office applications such as word-processing and spreadsheets with the ability to use these resources in the delivery of clear communication
- Resilient, able to challenge as well as deal with challenge Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Manage own workload - work with autonomy priorities and also to know when to escalate concerns and ask for help.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Confident, highly motivated. Leadership qualities, enthusiastic with ability to motivate others.
- Ability to manage conflict and difficult situations. Ability to use own initiative, make decisions, work under pressure and to tight timescales when necessary.
- Access to transportation and ability to undertake regular travel to all the sites of the System/ NCIC and to other venues across the region.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Management/ leadership qualification
- Evidence of recent continuing personal learning
Desirable
- Project / Programme Management Qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS and AHP Professions in the national context
- Understanding of the implications of NICE guidance, National Frameworks and policies
- Recent experience working within a Provider Trust /ICB/ or statutory body at a management team level
- Experience of project / programme Management
- Experience of facilitating and managing change
- Experience of devising, implementing and monitoring business support systems
- Experience at a managerial level in the NHS of operational management and of using professional knowledge to bring about change
- Experience of drafting executive level papers. Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures
- Proven track record and significant experience of successful working with different staff groups
Desirable
- Understanding of the NHS strategy and policy agendas
- Experience in a range of NHS settings
- Experience of financial management and managing budgets
- In depth understanding of project management, and experience of successfully delivering specific projects
Skills & Apitude
Essential
- Communication / presentation skills - able to engage and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
- Effective written / report writing skills. Ability to develop strategic and business plans
- Proven ability to obtain and consistently achieve results and targets
- Proven ability to analyse data and information and take appropriate decisions
- Ability to work on own initiative and also as an effective team member including the ability to build relationships and motivate others
- Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
- Ability to critically analyse and interpret data / statistical information
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Ability to take decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action
- Good facilitation and arbitration skills and ability to communicate difficult messages where there may be hostile reaction and/or limited understanding
- Ability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
- Computer literate including Microsoft Office applications such as word-processing and spreadsheets with the ability to use these resources in the delivery of clear communication
- Resilient, able to challenge as well as deal with challenge Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Manage own workload - work with autonomy priorities and also to know when to escalate concerns and ask for help.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Confident, highly motivated. Leadership qualities, enthusiastic with ability to motivate others.
- Ability to manage conflict and difficult situations. Ability to use own initiative, make decisions, work under pressure and to tight timescales when necessary.
- Access to transportation and ability to undertake regular travel to all the sites of the System/ NCIC and to other venues across the region.
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).
