Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the PMO Team in our busy Strategy and Transformation Directorate - North West. The successful candidate will need to be able to work quickly and independently in what can be a very faced paced and rapidly changing environment. Please submit your application describing why you are well suited to the functions described below:
The ideal candidate will already be working at a senior level, possessing excellent programme management skills, with an ability to plan, manage and deliver a portfolio of projects, whilst manage competing priorities to tight deadlines. You will be an excellent communicator and negotiator, excelling in stakeholder engagement, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and decision making. An experienced line manager you will be have previously led the successful delivery of team objectives. You will be instrumental in supporting North West Strategy and Transformation PMO to deliver the North West Regional Programmes and the NHS Long Term Plan 2024/25. You will already be familiar with improvement methodologies and passionate about improving the quality of care for patients, across the North West region.
Main duties of the job
A good working knowledge of the Long-Term Plan.
- Receive, understand and respond effectively to complex communications from a variety of sources, especially the national policy team and our partners in the North West three ICS systems.
- Design reporting processes for collecting and collating information in a way that is simple to follow for all partners (collaboratively with other teams).
- Support the governance of the North West Regional programmes and business priorities for example organising key Board meetings, national deep-dives as well as ensuring key governance documentation is in place.
- Build strong relationships with partners both in the regional team, national team and in our 3 ICSs through your courteous and respectful approach.
- Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues, creating solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery.
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and making decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution.
- Evidence of excellent organisation and planning skills, and evidence of delivering programmes and projects and services on time.
- Evidence of excellent Communication skills, able to lead a programme/project with others when required, with attention to detail and clear messaging.
You can find further information on the Job Description & Person Specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and making decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution.
- Evidence of excellent organisation and planning skills, and evidence of delivering programmes and projects and services on time.
- Evidence of excellent Communication skills, able to lead a programme/project with others when required, with attention to detail and clear messaging.
You can find further information on the Job Description & Person Specification attached.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level in a relevant area of academic practice or equivalent experience working at a commensurate band / level.
- To have one or more of the below programme /project management qualifications or equivalent level of experience: oManaging Successful Programmes Practitioner. oManaging Successful Programmes Advanced Practitioner. oP3O Practitioner. oAPM Registered Project Professional. or o Major Projects Leadership Academy.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' NHS experience working in a senior role.
- Extensive experience of leading change projects.
- Extensive experience of managing projects and delivering them within agreed timescales and budgets.
- Experience of providing support and input in to complex programmes.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information.
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
- Ability to effectively plan and think strategically and analyse and resolve problems in a multi- disciplinary environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to plan over the short, medium and long- term altering plans to fit with the rapidly changing environment.
Inter Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills and an ability to engage successfully with a wide range of people at all levels within the organisation.
- Good ability to build relations with internal and external partners which are critical in securing the strategic objectives of the business.
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making.
EDI
Essential
- Commitment to equality of opportunity, focussed on removing barriers to full participation.
- Understands the importance of diversity and inclusion in delivering our role in the health and care system.
- Fosters good working relationships and values difference.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level in a relevant area of academic practice or equivalent experience working at a commensurate band / level.
- To have one or more of the below programme /project management qualifications or equivalent level of experience: oManaging Successful Programmes Practitioner. oManaging Successful Programmes Advanced Practitioner. oP3O Practitioner. oAPM Registered Project Professional. or o Major Projects Leadership Academy.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' NHS experience working in a senior role.
- Extensive experience of leading change projects.
- Extensive experience of managing projects and delivering them within agreed timescales and budgets.
- Experience of providing support and input in to complex programmes.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information.
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
- Ability to effectively plan and think strategically and analyse and resolve problems in a multi- disciplinary environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to plan over the short, medium and long- term altering plans to fit with the rapidly changing environment.
Inter Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills and an ability to engage successfully with a wide range of people at all levels within the organisation.
- Good ability to build relations with internal and external partners which are critical in securing the strategic objectives of the business.
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making.
EDI
Essential
- Commitment to equality of opportunity, focussed on removing barriers to full participation.
- Understands the importance of diversity and inclusion in delivering our role in the health and care system.
- Fosters good working relationships and values difference.
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).
