Programme Manager - Preventable Risk Factors

Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (857)

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Job summary

Join our pioneering team at the Humber and North Yorkshire Centre of Excellence for Preventable Risk Factors as a Programme Manager. You will lead innovative public health initiatives aimed at tackling smoking, poor diet, and harmful alcohol consumption. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership, public health expertise, communication, and negotiation skills to drive transformative health improvements. If you are passionate about reducing health inequalities and making a lasting impact on public health, this is your opportunity to contribute to a healthier future for our communities. Apply now to lead change and inspire healthier lives!

Main duties of the job

As a Programme Manager, you will lead strategic initiatives to address preventable risk factors such as smoking, poor diet, and harmful alcohol consumption. You will oversee programme management, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Key responsibilities include fostering cross-sector collaboration, analysing complex data to inform decisions, and advocating for effective policies at regional and national levels. You will manage budgets, performance, recruitment, and staff development. Advanced communication and negotiation skills are essential for inspiring diverse stakeholders and driving meaningful public health improvements.

About us

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is responsible for planning and arranging the provision of NHS services to meet the diverse health needs of a population of 1.7 million people. Our area reaches over 1,500 square miles and includes the cities of Hull and York and the large rural areas across East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire. The ICB is part of the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, one of 42 Integrated Care Systems (ICS) across England,we work collaboratively with NHS organisations, local councils, health and care providers, and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Our aim is to improve population health and reduce inequality. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality care and making a positive impact on our communities. Enjoy excellent benefits, including generous annual leave, flexible working, professional development opportunities

Date posted

18 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year Indicative - pending job evaluation

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

D9857-24-079

Job locations

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire

Integrated Care Board

1 Grimbald Crag Court

Knaresborough

HG5 8QB


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Programme Manager for Preventable Risk Factors will lead and manage initiatives to address key public health issues such as smoking, poor diet, and harmful alcohol consumption. This role focuses on promoting healthier populations, reducing health inequalities, and supporting the NHS Long-Term Plan's commitment to prevention and public health.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Programme Manager for Preventable Risk Factors will lead and manage initiatives to address key public health issues such as smoking, poor diet, and harmful alcohol consumption. This role focuses on promoting healthier populations, reducing health inequalities, and supporting the NHS Long-Term Plan's commitment to prevention and public health.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience leading large-scale public health programmes.
  • Proven success in strategic planning, policy development, and collaborative partnership

Desirable

  • Experience working within the NHS or similar health systems.
  • Track record of achieving significant public health outcomes through multi-sectoral approaches.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Postgraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., Public Health) or equivalent experience.

Desirable

  • Additional certifications or training in public health, health policy, or related areas.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Expertise in project management methodologies and quality improvement processes.
  • Strong influencing and leadership capabilities.
  • Analytical skills to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
  • Negotiation and persuasion skills to overcome barriers and gain support for initiatives.
  • Willingness to travel across the Humber and North Yorkshire region.
  • Flexibility to respond to changing priorities and demands.

Desirable

  • Proficiency in digital technology, AI, and other advanced methodologies.
  • Media and public speaking experience
  • Experience in managing and leading teams in a dynamic and challenging environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to foster a positive and inclusive team culture
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience leading large-scale public health programmes.
  • Proven success in strategic planning, policy development, and collaborative partnership

Desirable

  • Experience working within the NHS or similar health systems.
  • Track record of achieving significant public health outcomes through multi-sectoral approaches.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Postgraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., Public Health) or equivalent experience.

Desirable

  • Additional certifications or training in public health, health policy, or related areas.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Expertise in project management methodologies and quality improvement processes.
  • Strong influencing and leadership capabilities.
  • Analytical skills to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
  • Negotiation and persuasion skills to overcome barriers and gain support for initiatives.
  • Willingness to travel across the Humber and North Yorkshire region.
  • Flexibility to respond to changing priorities and demands.

Desirable

  • Proficiency in digital technology, AI, and other advanced methodologies.
  • Media and public speaking experience
  • Experience in managing and leading teams in a dynamic and challenging environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to foster a positive and inclusive team culture

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (857)

Address

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire

Integrated Care Board

1 Grimbald Crag Court

Knaresborough

HG5 8QB


Employer's website

https://humberandnorthyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (857)

Address

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire

Integrated Care Board

1 Grimbald Crag Court

Knaresborough

HG5 8QB


Employer's website

https://humberandnorthyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Director Centre for Excellence

Scott Crosby

Scott.crosby@nhs.net

07977761428

Date posted

18 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year Indicative - pending job evaluation

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

D9857-24-079

Job locations

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire

Integrated Care Board

1 Grimbald Crag Court

Knaresborough

HG5 8QB


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