Programme Manager

NHS Dorset

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual with excellent programme management and leadership skills and experience to deliver a programme of work that is improving survival rates for people with a cancer diagnosis and enabling prevention of cancer. This is a key role within the Dorset Cancer Partnership.

The Dorset Cancer Partnership is part of the Dorset Integrated Care System and brings together cancer resources across Dorset to work as One Cancer Service improving patient pathways across providers. This includes all statutory healthcare and local authority services with strong partnership working with the Wessex Cancer Alliance, voluntary organisations and patients.

The Programme Manager role strategically manages and delivers the Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Programme of which the main aim within the NHS Long Term Plan is to improve cancer survival through diagnosing at least 75% of cancers at stage 1 and 2 (early stage) by 2028. The programme is also working to prevent cancer in the Dorset population, and has a focus on reducing health inequalities. There is strong clinical leadership and an established Programme Board supporting delivery of the plan.

Main duties of the job

In order to be successful in this position you will need to have relevant experience of working effectively across organisational professional boundaries in complex organisations, with excellent programme management and leadership skills to nurture relationships and deliver change in politically sensitive environments. We are looking for someone who can effectively transfer complex and sometimes conflicting information into a plan that is supported by partners and delivered to achieve the improvements to earlier detection and prevention of cancer. A full induction programme with ongoing training and support will be provided.

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months to provide maternity cover. The post holder will work at both Canford House and Vespasian House with some working from home. Travel to other locations such as UHD, DCH, Southampton and GP Practices may be necessary but infrequent. The Dorset Cancer Partnership is responsible for improving cancer services across Dorset, and this post will be part of a small, friendly and successful team working on a number of cancer programmes and projects. If you would like to make a real difference to improving outcomes for cancer patients across Dorset then this post would be of interest to you. For an informal discussion about this post please contact alex.geen@nhsdorset.nhs.uk

Please note we reserve the right to extend the closing date or close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

About us

We are joining up to tackle all the things that affect our health and wellbeing, make real change, and improve things for our communities.

Dorset ICS is made up of:

NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board
University Hospitals Dorset Foundation Trust
Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust
Dorset HealthCare University Foundation Trust
Dorset Council
Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole Council
194 town and parish councils
18 primary care networks (made up of 80 GP practices)
Southwestern Ambulance Service Foundation Trust
Dorset Police
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
7,300 voluntary organisations

What we do

The Health and Care Bill puts ICSs on a statutory footing empowering them to better join up health and care services, improve population health, and reduce health inequalities.

ICSs have four core purposes:

Improve outcomes in population health and healthcare
Tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience, and access
Enhance productivity and value for money
Help the NHS support broader social and economic development

Date posted

09 December 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£48,526 to £54,619 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

D9467-ICB-521-22

Job locations

NHS Dorset - Canford House

Wallisdown Road

Poole

Dorset

BH12 5AG

Job description

Job responsibilities

CONTEXT STATEMENT

The post holder will work within the Dorset Cancer Partnership (DCP), which was set up in 2016 to bring together all partners involved in the commissioning and delivery of cancer services in Dorset. Members of the DCP include cancer patients and carers, Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Dorset HealthCare, NHS Dorset and voluntary and community sector organisations. The DCP vision is:

"A single Dorset Cancer Service working to prevent cancer within our population, diagnose cancer early, achieve great outcomes, and treat our patients as individuals - with person centred, equitable care for all."

The programmes of work within the DCP are Cancer Prevention and Early Detection, Faster Diagnosis, Treatment, Personalisation, End of Life and Palliative Care, Cancer Information, IT and Workforce. This role strategically manages and delivers the Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Programme of which the main aim within the NHS Long Term Plan is to improve cancer survival through diagnosing at least 75% of cancers at stage 1 and 2 (early stage) by 2028. The Programme is also working to prevent cancer in the Dorset population through reducing smoking and obesity rates. This is an established Programme working to meet this ambitious aim with partners in the Dorset Integrated Care System, and with Wessex Cancer Alliance and NHS England Southwest Region.

The Programme Manager is responsible for implementing the Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Plan and the National Targeted Lung Health Check programme this will be going live in Dorset imminently. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the implementation and mobilisation of this system-wide service; working closely with a wide stakeholder community that includes senior clinical and managerial leaders.

JOB PURPOSE

To undertake a strategic management role for the transformation of services delivering implementation of the Dorset Cancer Partnership Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Plan.
Implement and monitor the new Targeted Lung Health Check service in Dorset.
Accountable for successful delivery of allocated programmes and projects and responding to challenges and changes as they arise through the programmes of work.
To ensure that transformation plans are developed, maintained and delivered to support effective service transformation, improvement and redesign in partnership with Dorset Cancer Partnership partners.
To keep up to date with research and innovation in Cancer Prevention and Early Detection and to lead on transfer of knowledge into practice.
To work closely with colleagues across clinical teams and with patients and the public to deliver a structure and approach to transformation at pace.
Engaging with a range of providers in primary care, community, secondary care, community and voluntary sector and local authority to ensure service transformation meets needs and has a significant impact on patient outcomes in line with the Cancer Prevention and Early Detection strategy.

To lead and participate in whole systems service transformation projects working closely with ICB partners, to ensure system working and maximum impact from transformational programmes of work.
Ensuring the appropriate engagement of patients, carers and service users in the development and review of services, clinical pathways and new models of care as part of a co-produced approach.

POST SPECIFIC, TASKS AND OBJECTIVES

Accountable for successful development, delivery and performance management of allocated strategic projects and programmes.
To work closely with ICB partners to ensure that all Projects work together to deliver the overall ICB strategic objectives and the organisations transformation priorities.
To interpret complex information into practical knowledge to support development of plans to meet the strategic objectives of the programme.
In developing and implementing new clinical pathways and services ensure that all proposals are evidence based, clinically effective and value for money.
Work with the Project Managers to develop and regularly update Project Plans.
To develop with the Project Managers and Team a system to identify project risks and issues and ensure management of these accordingly in accordance with the System Project Management Office (PMO) guidelines.
To lead on the performance management of the project(s) and ensure that systems are in place to evaluate and review the performance of projects (within allocated area of responsibility) against agreed plans, targets and performance indicators.
Produce and develop reports for boards and other relevant groups to keep them appraised on progress of the Project / Programme utilising standard toolsets as per PMO guidelines.
To manage the programme budget encompassing multiple services, activities and sources and ensure compliance with standing financial instructions and standards of business conduct.
To ensure that all projects are managed by appropriate project management processes and to required standards in order that they are delivered on time and within agreed budget.
To ensure that programme transformation is delivered using quality improvement frameworks and underpinned by sound project management processes.
To develop a working knowledge and understanding of the ICS, localities, priorities, people, communities and services.
To work with commissioning colleagues and local stakeholders to develop a vision for the future of service provision in the related programme of work that considers national and local strategy.
To implement transformation plans in conjunction with ICB members, project teams, Dorset Intelligence and Insight Service, clinical teams and primary care networks.
To promote and support robust communication and engagement across the system.
To be responsible for the management and development of staff as required.
To ensure all service design is co-designed with patients and service user representatives.
To ensure that all service developments and commissioned services address both the Equality and Diversity agenda and seek to improve health inequalities.
To work closely with voluntary groups, patient representative groups, and local agencies in developing services.

For further information, please see full Job Description attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

CONTEXT STATEMENT

"A single Dorset Cancer Service working to prevent cancer within our population, diagnose cancer early, achieve great outcomes, and treat our patients as individuals - with person centred, equitable care for all."

JOB PURPOSE

To undertake a strategic management role for the transformation of services delivering implementation of the Dorset Cancer Partnership Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Plan.
Implement and monitor the new Targeted Lung Health Check service in Dorset.
Accountable for successful delivery of allocated programmes and projects and responding to challenges and changes as they arise through the programmes of work.
To ensure that transformation plans are developed, maintained and delivered to support effective service transformation, improvement and redesign in partnership with Dorset Cancer Partnership partners.
To keep up to date with research and innovation in Cancer Prevention and Early Detection and to lead on transfer of knowledge into practice.
To work closely with colleagues across clinical teams and with patients and the public to deliver a structure and approach to transformation at pace.
Engaging with a range of providers in primary care, community, secondary care, community and voluntary sector and local authority to ensure service transformation meets needs and has a significant impact on patient outcomes in line with the Cancer Prevention and Early Detection strategy.

To lead and participate in whole systems service transformation projects working closely with ICB partners, to ensure system working and maximum impact from transformational programmes of work.
Ensuring the appropriate engagement of patients, carers and service users in the development and review of services, clinical pathways and new models of care as part of a co-produced approach.

POST SPECIFIC, TASKS AND OBJECTIVES

Accountable for successful development, delivery and performance management of allocated strategic projects and programmes.
To work closely with ICB partners to ensure that all Projects work together to deliver the overall ICB strategic objectives and the organisations transformation priorities.
To interpret complex information into practical knowledge to support development of plans to meet the strategic objectives of the programme.
In developing and implementing new clinical pathways and services ensure that all proposals are evidence based, clinically effective and value for money.
Work with the Project Managers to develop and regularly update Project Plans.
To develop with the Project Managers and Team a system to identify project risks and issues and ensure management of these accordingly in accordance with the System Project Management Office (PMO) guidelines.
To lead on the performance management of the project(s) and ensure that systems are in place to evaluate and review the performance of projects (within allocated area of responsibility) against agreed plans, targets and performance indicators.
Produce and develop reports for boards and other relevant groups to keep them appraised on progress of the Project / Programme utilising standard toolsets as per PMO guidelines.
To manage the programme budget encompassing multiple services, activities and sources and ensure compliance with standing financial instructions and standards of business conduct.
To ensure that all projects are managed by appropriate project management processes and to required standards in order that they are delivered on time and within agreed budget.
To ensure that programme transformation is delivered using quality improvement frameworks and underpinned by sound project management processes.
To develop a working knowledge and understanding of the ICS, localities, priorities, people, communities and services.
To work with commissioning colleagues and local stakeholders to develop a vision for the future of service provision in the related programme of work that considers national and local strategy.
To implement transformation plans in conjunction with ICB members, project teams, Dorset Intelligence and Insight Service, clinical teams and primary care networks.
To promote and support robust communication and engagement across the system.
To be responsible for the management and development of staff as required.
To ensure all service design is co-designed with patients and service user representatives.
To ensure that all service developments and commissioned services address both the Equality and Diversity agenda and seek to improve health inequalities.
To work closely with voluntary groups, patient representative groups, and local agencies in developing services.

For further information, please see full Job Description attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Advanced theoretical (equivalent to Masters Level and/or specialist training) knowledge in a post relevant discipline or function.
Evidence of continuing professional development that enhances theoretical and practical knowledge.

Experience

Essential

Post relevant experience in commissioning or provider management setting, NHS or other.
Direct management of a relevant functional or multidisciplinary team.
Relevant experience in the successful management of change with demonstrable outcomes.
Relevant experience of managing within a clinical and/or corporate governance setting.
Relevant experience of working effectively across organisational professional boundaries in complex organisations.
Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment.
Demonstrated experience of leading the review of care pathways and/or implementing service developments.
Experience of monitoring budgets and business planning processes.
Understanding of the public sector and commissioning.

Personal Qualities

Essential

To work with a positive attitude and keen interest in making contributions to the smooth function of the programme team
Ability to be flexible and adaptable and cope with frequent and unpredictable interruptions
Ability to work within a team environment and display initiative when necessary
Ability to work unsupervised
Excellent time keeping
Attention to detail in all aspects of work
High level of work organisation, self-motivation and performance
Professional, calm and efficient manner

Physical Requirements

Essential

Ability to travel across sites
Ability to be flexible with patterns of work
Ability to work under pressure

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

Leadership Skills: demonstrable evidence of leadership competencies in the following areas:
vision, delivery, control and decision making
understanding and managing context,
emotional intelligence,
relationship building,
team and people development,
tackling difficult issues.
Management Skills, demonstrable and evidence skills in the following areas:
recruiting and selection,
management performance,
financial and risk management
workforce planning
coaching and mentoring
Knowledge of national policy related to cancer including prevention and early detection.
Understanding of the impact of the wider determinants of health on patient experience and outcomes.
Ability to translate complex information into strategy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Advanced theoretical (equivalent to Masters Level and/or specialist training) knowledge in a post relevant discipline or function.
Evidence of continuing professional development that enhances theoretical and practical knowledge.

Experience

Essential

Post relevant experience in commissioning or provider management setting, NHS or other.
Direct management of a relevant functional or multidisciplinary team.
Relevant experience in the successful management of change with demonstrable outcomes.
Relevant experience of managing within a clinical and/or corporate governance setting.
Relevant experience of working effectively across organisational professional boundaries in complex organisations.
Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment.
Demonstrated experience of leading the review of care pathways and/or implementing service developments.
Experience of monitoring budgets and business planning processes.
Understanding of the public sector and commissioning.

Personal Qualities

Essential

To work with a positive attitude and keen interest in making contributions to the smooth function of the programme team
Ability to be flexible and adaptable and cope with frequent and unpredictable interruptions
Ability to work within a team environment and display initiative when necessary
Ability to work unsupervised
Excellent time keeping
Attention to detail in all aspects of work
High level of work organisation, self-motivation and performance
Professional, calm and efficient manner

Physical Requirements

Essential

Ability to travel across sites
Ability to be flexible with patterns of work
Ability to work under pressure

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

Leadership Skills: demonstrable evidence of leadership competencies in the following areas:
vision, delivery, control and decision making
understanding and managing context,
emotional intelligence,
relationship building,
team and people development,
tackling difficult issues.
Management Skills, demonstrable and evidence skills in the following areas:
recruiting and selection,
management performance,
financial and risk management
workforce planning
coaching and mentoring
Knowledge of national policy related to cancer including prevention and early detection.
Understanding of the impact of the wider determinants of health on patient experience and outcomes.
Ability to translate complex information into strategy.

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.