Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Programme and Business Manager position within Specialist Medicine at Hammersmith Hospital. This role, reporting directly to the General Manager, will entail managerial responsibility for the clinical services within the directorate. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day leadership to support effective service, resource, and performance management. Additionally, the Programme and Business Manager will offer appropriate assistance to the General Manager, Screening Director, and Directorate Clinical Director in ensuring all operational functions of a designated section of the Directorate are met.
The post holder will act as the responsible Programme Manager for the Bowel Cancer service, overseeing the non-clinical operations of the local bowel screening service. Working in close collaboration with the Director of Bowel Screening, the programme manager may serve as the primary point of contact for NHSE (programme and SQAS teams) and local commissioning teams.
Main duties of the job
o Lead the business management function and team to provide support for the directorate's serviceso Deliver clinical leadership at the directorate level, ensuring safe coverage of clinical services and effective workforce productivity while managing cost-effectiveness and meeting workforce performance indicatorso Serve as a key member of the Directorate Senior Leadership Team, taking accountability for performance on all delegated business matterso Act as a role model by demonstrating leadership and expertise, maintaining credibility within the directorate, and ensuring work is prioritized and allocated effectively with proper supervisiono Ensure effective clinical governance arrangements that mitigate risk and safeguard patients and staffo Contribute to the development and delivery of the directorate's Cost Improvement Programmes (CIPs) and maintain expenditure control in line with budgetary allocations, ensuring compliance with financial procedures and Standing Financial Instructionso Achieve effective resource management and service performance, developing successful business planso Support and enable improvement and transformation across services
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant first degree, or relevant experience
- Master's degree or relevant experience
Desirable
- gnised management qualification at postgraduate level and/or experience
- Completion of project management skills course, e.g. PRINCE2
Experience
Essential
- Experience of operational and staff management in the NHS
- Track record of success in delivering change and project management
- Experience of managing and deciding on complex employment issues including handling grievances and disciplinary issues
- Budget management experience
- Experience of dealing with conflict and working with colleagues to agree remedial action as required
- Experience of dealing with distressed patients / relatives / staff
- Experience of writing complex business and project plans with evidence of delivery
- Experience of cost reduction delivery
Desirable
- Prior Screening operational experience
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Well-developed business planning and marketing skills
- Ability to analyse and effectively present performance data and identify areas for improvement
- Ability to problem solve and to develop solutions to issues
- Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
- Ability to co-ordinate and investigate complaints
- Ability to influence and negotiate at a senior level within the division and wider trust
- Ability to enthuse, motivate and involve staff to meet challenging targets by providing direction, reviewing performance, and motivating others
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload for both self and others
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Comfortable with relevant IT software packages
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant first degree, or relevant experience
- Master's degree or relevant experience
Desirable
- gnised management qualification at postgraduate level and/or experience
- Completion of project management skills course, e.g. PRINCE2
Experience
Essential
- Experience of operational and staff management in the NHS
- Track record of success in delivering change and project management
- Experience of managing and deciding on complex employment issues including handling grievances and disciplinary issues
- Budget management experience
- Experience of dealing with conflict and working with colleagues to agree remedial action as required
- Experience of dealing with distressed patients / relatives / staff
- Experience of writing complex business and project plans with evidence of delivery
- Experience of cost reduction delivery
Desirable
- Prior Screening operational experience
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Well-developed business planning and marketing skills
- Ability to analyse and effectively present performance data and identify areas for improvement
- Ability to problem solve and to develop solutions to issues
- Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
- Ability to co-ordinate and investigate complaints
- Ability to influence and negotiate at a senior level within the division and wider trust
- Ability to enthuse, motivate and involve staff to meet challenging targets by providing direction, reviewing performance, and motivating others
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload for both self and others
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Comfortable with relevant IT software packages
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).
