Programme Manager

NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

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Job summary

The Centre for Health Technology Evaluation is looking to appoint a programme manager for planning and operations within technology appraisals and highly specialised technologies

Here at The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) we are passionate about the work we do and proud of the impact we make. We strive for excellence and have an academic culture committed to producing high quality work, which we take collective responsibility for. Not only that, we also put your individual health and wellbeing at the forefront, offering you a great place to work, good benefits, and flexible arrangements, all within a supportive, friendly and inclusive environment.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate excellent leadership and experience of complex programmes of work involving multi-disciplinary teams. You should have strong programme and project management skills, and a high drive and determination to complete tasks where work is unpredictable and deadlines are tight.

You will be responsible for the operational planning and delivery of several functions within the Planning and Operations team, including scheduling and committee operations.

Interested in applying? Please make it clear in the supporting statement how you meet the criteria.

About us

The Centre for Health Technology Evaluation (CHTE) develops guidance on the use of new and existing medicines, treatments and procedures within the NHS.

The Programme Manager is responsible for the operational planning and delivery of several functions within the Planning and Operations team of Technology Appraisals.

The Technology Appraisals programme at NICE advises the NHS and patients on the clinical and cost effectiveness of the technologies reviewed and their optimal position in clinical practice.

The post holder will also provide programme management to the Centre Coordination Team within CHTE.

Here at NICE we are passionate and proud of the work we do and the impact we make.We can offer you a great place to work with good benefits, flexible working, and a supportive, friendly, and inclusive environment.

Benefits:o We offer a range of benefits including the NHS pension scheme and staff discountso We provide a thorough induction programmeo Personal development is supported through extensive training and development opportunitieso We promote flexible working to help staff achieve a healthy work life balanceo We value equality and diversity and welcome applicants from all sections of the communityo We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in line with the NHS Guaranteed Interview Scheme

Date posted

12 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

907-608

Job locations

Level 1A

City Tower

Manchester

M1 4BT


Job description

Job responsibilities

To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job.

Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job.

Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters degree or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through experience and further training/development

Experience

Essential

  • Line management experience

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

  • Effective and persuasive communicator, with a high degree of personal credibility

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas to a range of audiences and to generate trust and confidence in individuals at all levels both within and outside the organisation

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of the extent and nature of the Institute's stakeholder community and an understanding of the range of methods available for involving and engaging different stakeholder groups

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

  • Self-motivated, proactive and innovative
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters degree or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through experience and further training/development

Experience

Essential

  • Line management experience

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

  • Effective and persuasive communicator, with a high degree of personal credibility

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas to a range of audiences and to generate trust and confidence in individuals at all levels both within and outside the organisation

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of the extent and nature of the Institute's stakeholder community and an understanding of the range of methods available for involving and engaging different stakeholder groups

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

  • Self-motivated, proactive and innovative

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Address

Level 1A

City Tower

Manchester

M1 4BT


Employer's website

https://www.nice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Address

Level 1A

City Tower

Manchester

M1 4BT


Employer's website

https://www.nice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Director – planning and operations

Jenna Dilkes

Jenna.dilkes@nice.org.uk

Date posted

12 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

907-608

Job locations

Level 1A

City Tower

Manchester

M1 4BT


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