Programme Manager (Frailty Learning Hub)

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS organization in Bodmin is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the Southwest Frailty Learning Hub. This pivotal role involves coordinating educational resources and training for health professionals working with frail individuals. Candidates should have advanced project management qualifications and strong stakeholder engagement skills to enhance service delivery across diverse communities. This opportunity is currently available only to existing NHS employees in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.

Qualifications

• Masters level or equivalent experience required.
• Project management qualifications like PRINCE2 preferred.
• Experience presenting to stakeholders and large groups necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the Frailty Learning Hub.
• Coordinate programs aligning with regional health objectives.
• Ensure compliance with national frailty initiatives.

Skills

Independent decision-making

Stakeholder negotiation

Data interpretation

Education

L7/ Masters level education

Project management qualifications

Job description

Programme Manager (Frailty Learning Hub)

The closing date is 10 December 2025

Please note: This opportunity is open to internal candidates as a secondment. Before applying, please ensure you have discussed the post with your current line manager and obtained their agreement to support your release for the duration of the secondment.

Are you passionate about improving care for people living with frailty? Do you have a strong background in clinical programme management and education delivery? We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Programme Manager to lead the development and implementation of the Southwest Frailty Learning Hub. This is a unique opportunity to shape a regional resource that will enhance frailty awareness, improve workforce capability, and support better outcomes for individuals living with frailty across the Southwest.

You will lead the creation of a centralised Frailty Learning Hub, bringing together system-wide training offers and resources. The hub will support both registered and non-registered workforce across acute, community, primary care, social care, VCSE, and care home settings. Working collaboratively with regional partners, including ICs and SWAST, you will ensure the hub reflects the diversity of the Southwest's coastal, rural, and urban communities.

Main duties of the jobh3>

The Programme Manager will be responsible for coordinating the development of the vision, strategy and associated programmes of work related to the development of the Southwest Frailty Learning Hub. Lead the creation and delivery of a centralised Frailty Learning Hub, bringing together system-wide training offers and resources. The hub will support both registered and non-registered workforce across acute, community, primary care, social care, VCSE, and care home settings.

They are responsible for coordinating the design, development and delivery of this complex programme in line with the delivery of system and regional objectives, to successfully deliver multiple, concurrent, independent and interdependent programmes of work to enable the delivery of the regional Hub.

The Programme Manager takes a lead on understanding and interpreting national direction for Frailty including policy initiatives, as well as regional change initiatives to steer the strategy of the service, in line with national, regional and system objectives. They work with stakeholders across the southwest region to drive the direction of the programme by coordinating and collaborating with system and regional partners including commissioning, voluntary, community and social enterprise, and other providers.

They are responsible for leading the development and delivery of a programme of work through the full governance framework from scoping and obtaining the organisation mandate through to evaluation.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Job responsibilities

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

• Educated to L7/ 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 project management qualifications or equivalent level of experience oManaging Successful Programmes Practitioner oPRINCE2 Practitioner oManaging Successful Programmes Advanced Practitioner oMember of relevant professional body oP3O Practitioner oAPM Registered Project Professional
• Experience of presenting complex and sensitive information to key stakeholders and large groups
• Strong evidence of continuing professional development

Skills and Aptitude

• Ability to work independently, make informed decisions and achieve objectives whilst working with continually changing demands and priorities
• Ability to negotiate with senior stakeholders and managers on difficult and controversial issues
• Use and interpret a range of data collection methods including audits and surveys to support cases for change and project evaluations

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 name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust