Job summary
Programme Manager -West Herts Diabetes Retinal Eye screening Programme (WHDESP)
We are looking for an experienced, innovative Leader and Manager (non-clinical) to be responsible for the day-to-day operational management, delivery, and development of the Programme.
Supported by the Clinical Leads, reporting to the Planned Clinical Pathway Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring the programme meets the nationally prescribed Key Performance indicators, quality standards and the national service specification as well as preparing and presenting reports to NHSE and the PHE QA teams, demonstrating progress against these standards.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced manager who is ready for a change!
If you are interested and want to find out more please call Lynne Cross on 07770 981624.
Main duties of the job
- The programme manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management, delivery, and development of the service; ensuring the service demonstrates secure systems of working and is run to the highest clinical standards.
- The service requires effective leadership to meet NHSE Diabetic Eye Screening Programme commissioned KPIs, being responsive to the retinal screening needs of people with diabetes across West Hertfordshire in order that early-stage diabetic retinopathy is identified and that this sight threatening condition is promptly referred for treatment.
- To provide effective leadership and management of clinicians and admin staff and to be responsible for the development of staff within the service
- To be responsible for a delegated budget and associated financial activities in line with standing financial instructions
Interview - 4th October
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS TrustYou'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staffWe put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust visionWe welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and agesWe don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply nowYou've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,136 and a maximum payment of £1,915 per annum (pro rata where applicable).
You must hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes including business insurance is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Pleased see attached job description and person specification attached for full details.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,136 and a maximum payment of £1,915 per annum (pro rata where applicable).
You must hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes including business insurance is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Pleased see attached job description and person specification attached for full details.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Educated to master's degree level or equivalent level of knowledge
- Management qualification (degree level or equivalent)
- Evidence of continuing professional and managerial development
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of governance systems and processes
- Knowledge of diabetes and how this can affect the eye
- Knowledge of barriers to understanding and the ability to explain highly complex issues simply.
- Experience in a management/leadership role
- Strategic development experience, including working across organisational boundaries and planning and implementing joint projects
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS and social care policy and directives
- Knowledge of NHS and social care policy and directives
- Experience of leading change in a NHS setting.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Planning and performance management skills and techniques
- Significant and demonstrable experience in a management/leadership role
- Implementing strategies to meet changing organisational needs including the ability to translate this into key operational objectives
- Project management skills
Desirable
- Marketing and promotion skills within NHS environment and other local environments
Other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Educated to master's degree level or equivalent level of knowledge
- Management qualification (degree level or equivalent)
- Evidence of continuing professional and managerial development
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of governance systems and processes
- Knowledge of diabetes and how this can affect the eye
- Knowledge of barriers to understanding and the ability to explain highly complex issues simply.
- Experience in a management/leadership role
- Strategic development experience, including working across organisational boundaries and planning and implementing joint projects
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS and social care policy and directives
- Knowledge of NHS and social care policy and directives
- Experience of leading change in a NHS setting.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Planning and performance management skills and techniques
- Significant and demonstrable experience in a management/leadership role
- Implementing strategies to meet changing organisational needs including the ability to translate this into key operational objectives
- Project management skills
Desirable
- Marketing and promotion skills within NHS environment and other local environments
Other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Additional information
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).
