Programme Manager

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Programme Manager for the South Devon Bowel Cancer Screening Centre to oversee service delivery and strategic development. The successful candidate will work with various stakeholders to drive improvements in patient outcomes and have a significant role in expanding the programme. An exciting opportunity for those aiming to build a career in healthcare management in Torquay.

Benefits

Support for professional development

Carer-friendly employer policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience in programme management within a healthcare setting.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders to improve service delivery.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret performance data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational and strategic development of bowel cancer screening programme.
• Support Clinical Education Leads in course management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in service improvement.

Skills

Experience in programme management

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant Degree (e.g. Health Management, Public Health)

Tools

Service improvement tools

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Programme Manager for the South Devon Bowel Cancer Screening Centre, who has the experience, vision and values required to deliver the programme and expand it in new directions. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a service that is constantly evolving. We have been fortunate in gaining funding to enable the current post holder to support and mentor the successful applicant for a 12 month period, providing an ideal opportunity for candidates wishing to develop their experience in the delivery of a service at a local, regional and national level. Whilst the post is advertised as 0.85 WTE, there is potential for this increasing to full time with anticipated service expansion.

The South Devon Bowel Cancer Screening Centre is hosted by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust with screening sites at Torbay and Derriford Hospitals delivering the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme to the eligible population of Torbay, Plymouth, Teignbridge and the South Hams.

Responsibilities

• As the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the operational, strategic development and delivery of the bowel cancer screening programme in accordance with national guidelines and local needs. You will work closely with key stakeholders, including University Hospitals Plymouth and NHS England to drive improvements in service delivery, patient outcomes and screening uptake.
• Additionally the post holder will be responsible for supporting the Clinical Education Leads in the planning, management and delivery of the portfolio of courses offered by the Endoscopy Training Centre and will continue to build and maintain relationships with our key external partners – the South West Endoscopy Training Academy, University of Plymouth and Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy.
• There is an expectation that the post holder may be required to assist or collaborate with various initiatives within the wider gastroenterology service.
• To translate and communicate national, regional and local strategy for the services to all levels of staff using a variety of strategies to support understanding.
• Ensure team working and strong staff involvement across different areas by including all staff appropriate and having an open flexible approach to communication and engagement.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the Gastroenterology service manager.
• Monitoring system and key management data, including regular interpretation of data and trends.
• Analyse speciality activity data against local, regional and national benchmarks.
• Analyse complex contractual and performance data to identify trends and areas for further improvement.
• Use service improvement tools and techniques to identify areas for change and implement and evaluate small tests of change.
• Undertake capacity and demand analysis within the area of responsibility in preparation for business planning and contract negotiations, communicating with operational and clinical managers for strategic planning purposes.
• Support the development of business cases within the ISU.
• Monitor systems and key management data for regular interpretation of data and trends.
• Work with the minimum of supervision and prioritise activities to ensure an efficient service is provided.
• Have an active role in the strategic planning for services to ensure performance can be met and sustained in the light of national developments to service specifications.
• Provide appropriate activity and performance reports to all stakeholders when required.
• Ensure service users and other key stakeholders are involved in the service improvement process.
• Develop and implement workforce plans within areas of responsibility to deliver the needs of the service, including responsibility for recruitment, retention and succession planning.
• Negotiate contractual agreements and financial reimbursements with all stakeholders.
• Identify income generation for education together with ways of making efficiencies to contribute to the SDU CIP, working alongside finance and management colleagues to produce cost proposals and ensure affordability.
• Manage the allocated budgets, authorise and account for expenditure ensuring efficient use of the resources available.

Important Information

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
• Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
• Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
• Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer‑friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high‑quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere and are proud of our investment in our staff, both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support, you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.