Job summary
Are you passionate about improving the populations
health? Do you want to work for an
ambitious dynamic team? If so, this is the job for you
The West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership (NHS West
Yorkshire Integrated Care Board) is providing a fantastic opportunity to join
the Improving Population Health Programme.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced project manager to join the
team working to drive down inequalities and embed prevention across West
Yorkshire.
The Improving Population Health Programme has a broad
portfolio for prevention across West Yorkshire including responding to and
delivering on National Programmes, developing priorities and projects with our
partners at place (Bradford Airedale and Craven, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds
and Wakefield), working with other West Yorkshire Programmes and responding to
the increased challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and growing
economic crisis.
Our work spans the
whole lifecycle from preconception to ageing well including the
intergenerational impact on health inequalities and prevention, contributing to
our population living safe and healthy lives.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Improving Population Health Programme
Manager and Senior Programme Manager on all aspects of prevention and will be
responsible for:
developing
and working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders
Supporting the development and
implementation of evidence-based prevention and targeted prevention projects
across West Yorkshire
delivering national requirements alongside
local priorities
identifying and sharing good practice that
could be accelerated and replicated across West Yorkshire
Routinely
horizon scan and ensure ongoing awareness of the wider international, national,
and local policy developments/guidelines/statutory obligations and continually
review these for impact upon areas of work.
This role will work as part of the Improving Population Health Team work and will work alongside other colleagues with similar roles, the programme is dedicated to making a difference to the lives of people who live and work in West Yorkshire, and we work closely together to deliver our ambitions on with our values; Being respectful and enabling trust, Working together for service users, Committed to being one single inclusive team and being the best we can be.
About us
In West Yorkshire we are passionate about
creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity we see
this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours.
We know through experience that different
ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work
environment that delivers patient outcomes. We welcome applications
irrespective of people's age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender
expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other
personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place that all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the
recruitment process, including consideration of reasonable adjustments for
people who have a disability
We are jointly committed to creating and maintaining a fair and
supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised
and valued by all, and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the
best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and
protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We are a Disability
Confident employer and will interview any disabled candidate who meet the
essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you passionate about improving the populations
health? Do you want to work for an
ambitious dynamic team? If so, this is the job for you
The West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership (NHS West
Yorkshire Integrated Care Board) is providing a fantastic opportunity to join
the Improving Population Health Programme.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced project manager to join the
team working to drive down inequalities and embed prevention across West
Yorkshire.
The Improving Population Health Programme has a broad
portfolio for prevention across West Yorkshire including responding to and
delivering on National Programmes, developing priorities and projects with our
partners at place (Bradford Airedale and Craven, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds
and Wakefield), working with other West Yorkshire Programmes and responding to
the increased challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and growing
economic crisis.
Our work spans the
whole lifecycle from preconception to ageing well including the
intergenerational impact on health inequalities and prevention, contributing to
our population living safe and healthy lives.
The post holder will support the Improving Population Health Programme
Manager and Senior Programme Manager on all aspects of prevention and will be
responsible for:
developing
and working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders
Supporting the development and
implementation of evidence-based prevention and targeted prevention projects
across West Yorkshire
delivering national requirements alongside
local priorities
identifying and sharing good practice that
could be accelerated and replicated across West Yorkshire
Routinely
horizon scan and ensure ongoing awareness of the wider international, national,
and local policy developments/guidelines/statutory obligations and continually
review these for impact upon areas of work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you passionate about improving the populations
health? Do you want to work for an
ambitious dynamic team? If so, this is the job for you
The West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership (NHS West
Yorkshire Integrated Care Board) is providing a fantastic opportunity to join
the Improving Population Health Programme.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced project manager to join the
team working to drive down inequalities and embed prevention across West
Yorkshire.
The Improving Population Health Programme has a broad
portfolio for prevention across West Yorkshire including responding to and
delivering on National Programmes, developing priorities and projects with our
partners at place (Bradford Airedale and Craven, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds
and Wakefield), working with other West Yorkshire Programmes and responding to
the increased challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and growing
economic crisis.
Our work spans the
whole lifecycle from preconception to ageing well including the
intergenerational impact on health inequalities and prevention, contributing to
our population living safe and healthy lives.
The post holder will support the Improving Population Health Programme
Manager and Senior Programme Manager on all aspects of prevention and will be
responsible for:
developing
and working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders
Supporting the development and
implementation of evidence-based prevention and targeted prevention projects
across West Yorkshire
delivering national requirements alongside
local priorities
identifying and sharing good practice that
could be accelerated and replicated across West Yorkshire
Routinely
horizon scan and ensure ongoing awareness of the wider international, national,
and local policy developments/guidelines/statutory obligations and continually
review these for impact upon areas of work.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership and the key priorities for the Partnership
- An in-depth knowledge and understanding of whole system working and how integrated working can improve outcomes.
- Knowledge and awareness of national policy initiatives with regards to Improving Population Health specifically a Public Health Approach to prevention and reducing health inequalities and smoking.
- Practical experience of managing multiple successful projects, including the development of complex project management frameworks, monitoring and review processes.
- Proven successful planning and organisation experience.
- Performance management, including monitoring of delivery to timescales.
- Ability to efficiently prioritise own workload and the workload of others whilst working within very tight deadlines and with differing priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of collaborative working essential, with proven ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels across a wide range of organisations.
- Ability to present complex information including analysis of data and statistics in a concise, accurate and understandable way to a range of audiences.
- Experience of budget management and forecasting or familiarity with project budget management and processes.
- Experience of managing people within a project management (matrix) structure.
- Experience of using Microsoft Office IT packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Experience of informing/delivering solutions through co-production.
- Examples of leading on change management/service improvement within the NHS and/or social care.
- Examples of leading projects across different organisations
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Able to work with and through ambiguity and an ability to think on their feet when dealing with issues and problems.
- Computer literate with an ability to use the required systems/ office packages.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and an ability to work across multiple organisations and environments.
- Ability to interpret and achieve results through influence and negotiation with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ability to gain confidence and credibility of a range of professionals.
- Highly developed, negotiating and influencing skills, overcoming barriers to understanding and acceptance, and reaching agreements.
- Ability to interpret and analyse complex facts or situations.
- Good presentational skills for conveying complex concepts.
- Passionate about service improvement and the benefits this can deliver to improving outcomes for the population
- To work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Demonstrate drive and energy. Commitment to personal, staff and organisational development.
- Seeks and uses professional support appropriately.
Desirable
- Self-confident and emotionally resilient.
- Flexible and enthusiastic.
- Recognises the limits of own authority within the role.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Relevant project management qualification for example PRINCE 2 Practitioner
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership and the key priorities for the Partnership
- An in-depth knowledge and understanding of whole system working and how integrated working can improve outcomes.
- Knowledge and awareness of national policy initiatives with regards to Improving Population Health specifically a Public Health Approach to prevention and reducing health inequalities and smoking.
- Practical experience of managing multiple successful projects, including the development of complex project management frameworks, monitoring and review processes.
- Proven successful planning and organisation experience.
- Performance management, including monitoring of delivery to timescales.
- Ability to efficiently prioritise own workload and the workload of others whilst working within very tight deadlines and with differing priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of collaborative working essential, with proven ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels across a wide range of organisations.
- Ability to present complex information including analysis of data and statistics in a concise, accurate and understandable way to a range of audiences.
- Experience of budget management and forecasting or familiarity with project budget management and processes.
- Experience of managing people within a project management (matrix) structure.
- Experience of using Microsoft Office IT packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Experience of informing/delivering solutions through co-production.
- Examples of leading on change management/service improvement within the NHS and/or social care.
- Examples of leading projects across different organisations
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Able to work with and through ambiguity and an ability to think on their feet when dealing with issues and problems.
- Computer literate with an ability to use the required systems/ office packages.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and an ability to work across multiple organisations and environments.
- Ability to interpret and achieve results through influence and negotiation with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ability to gain confidence and credibility of a range of professionals.
- Highly developed, negotiating and influencing skills, overcoming barriers to understanding and acceptance, and reaching agreements.
- Ability to interpret and analyse complex facts or situations.
- Good presentational skills for conveying complex concepts.
- Passionate about service improvement and the benefits this can deliver to improving outcomes for the population
- To work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Demonstrate drive and energy. Commitment to personal, staff and organisational development.
- Seeks and uses professional support appropriately.
Desirable
- Self-confident and emotionally resilient.
- Flexible and enthusiastic.
- Recognises the limits of own authority within the role.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Relevant project management qualification for example PRINCE 2 Practitioner
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).
