Transformation Programme Manager

NHS; Orpington; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare service in England is seeking a skilled Transformation Programme Manager to lead and deliver transformation programmes that improve patient outcomes and ensure alignment with organisational priorities. This role requires significant experience in managing complex projects, engaging with stakeholders, and applying programme management methodologies such as PRINCE2 and Agile. The position offers a salary between £53,751 and £60,651, along with a comprehensive benefits package including pension schemes and discounted memberships.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts at high street retailers

Blue Light Card eligibility

Low-interest personal loans

Excellent lease car scheme

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent transferable skills and experience.
• Experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary programmes.
• Strong understanding of using BI Tools such as Qliksense.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, delivery, and evaluation of transformation programmes.
• Engage with internal and external partners to improve patient outcomes.
• Lead and deliver complex programmes aligned to organisational priorities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Lean/Six Sigma training

Leadership Qualification

Tools

BI Tools

MS Office

Job description

Transformation Programme Manager Band 7 - £53,751 - £60,651 inclusive of HCAS

Are you passionate about driving meaningful change in healthcare? We're looking for a dynamic Transformation Programme Manager to lead ambitious programmes that improve patient outcomes and deliver real value. In this pivotal role, you'll shape and deliver complex projects that support our organisational priorities, working closely with clinical teams, corporate services, and system partners. If you thrive on collaboration, innovation, and making a tangible impact, this is your opportunity to help transform the way we deliver care.

Main Duties

You will oversee the planning, delivery, and evaluation of transformation programmes, ensuring robust governance and alignment with organisational priorities. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing business cases
• Managing risks
• Tracking benefits realisation
• Reporting progress to senior stakeholders
• Engaging with internal and external partners
• Influencing decision‑making
• Leading programme assurance reviews
• Providing expert advice on programme management and coaching project leads
• Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation

The role involves engaging with internal and external partners, influencing decision‑making, and managing multiple complex projects within a transformation portfolio.

About Us

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing (district nursing and health visiting) to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low‑interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we continuously strive to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Job Responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of the Transformation Division reporting to the Head of Strategic Transformation. The post holder will support the Head of Strategic Transformation in co‑ordinating the organisation‑wide transformation programme. Responsible for leading and delivering complex programmes aligned to organisational priorities.

The role involves managing multiple complex projects within a transformation portfolio, ensuring delivery of benefits, quality improvements, and financial efficiencies. The post holder will work collaboratively across Integrated Care System (ICS) partners, clinical teams, and corporate services to implement sustainable change using recognised programme management methodologies.

Within the Transformation governance framework, the post holder will work with a high degree of autonomy, lead designated programmes, taking decisions on prioritisation, resource deployment and risk mitigation, and escalating material risks/variances to the Head of Strategic Transformation.

Competency Areas

Communication and Relationships – Build strong relationships with the transformation division and key internal and strategic partners to deliver on transformation programmes, including relevant project leads, clinical experts, services, patients, carers, and service users.

Programme Assurance and Monitoring – Project manage delegated programmes, lead planning, delivery, and evaluation using PRINCE2/Agile principles, develop business cases, benefits realisation plans, risk mitigation strategies, maintain programme governance, manage budgets and financial risks, and influence senior stakeholders.

Team Working – Work with others towards shared goals, respecting and valuing contributions.

Analytical and Judgement – Demonstrate a flexible approach to developing and delivering new programmes, interrogate and analyse complex information, identify areas of required transformation, evaluate key indicators, and review efficiency opportunities.

Planning and Organisation – Support the directorate in project management to ensure value for money, support transformation strategy, lead delegated change programmes, and deliver multiple projects and programmes.

Leadership – Provide day‑to‑day line management of staff seconded under the Transformation team, recruitment and induction, and support a collaborative working environment.

Financial – Strive for value for money, plan, track and report programme budgets and financial risks, recommend corrective actions, and highlight potential risks or delays with financial impact.

Mandatory Requirements for All Roles

The post holder is expected to demonstrate the values of Bromley Healthcare including:

• Compassion
• Health and Wellbeing
• Continuous Learning and Innovation
• Wellbeing

The post holder is expected to work within the requirements of the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage and Commitment.

The post holder is expected to comply with all Bromley Healthcare relevant policies, procedures and guidelines; including the appropriate code(s) of conduct associated with this post.

Safeguarding

The post holder is responsible to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk. All staff must be familiar with and adhere to Bromley Healthcare child/adult safeguarding procedures and guidelines, in conjunction with the multi‑agency policies and procedures of the relevant boroughs Safeguarding Children Partnership and Safeguarding Adults Board.

Staff must be mindful of their responsibility to safeguard children and adults in any activity performed on behalf of Bromley Healthcare in line with the requirements of the Children Act 1989 and 2004 and the Care Act 2014. Staff are required to attend child/adult safeguarding training relevant to their position and required for their role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• oEducated to degree level or equivalent transferable skills and experience
• oEvidence of continuing personal development and learning
• oLean/Six Sigma or Quality Improvement training.
• oLeadership Qualification

Skills

• oInitiative to work on project solutions based on objectives
• oUnderstand challenges associated with change management and changing outcomes
• oUnderstanding of NHS and key policy issues which effect business performance
• oAdvanced stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills
• oAbility to interpret and analyse complex data and understanding how process changes can impact service performance
• oAbility to manage competing priorities and prioritise effectively
• oAbility to interpret KPI data and communicate effectively complex service developments and changes to varying staffing levels

Experience

• oSignificant experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary programmes across organisational boundaries
• oExperience of working closely with commissioners/external stakeholders
• oBudgetary management, cost improvement planning and quality impact assessmentoStaff management and development
• oProven ability in benefits realisation and business case development

IT

• oStrong understanding of using BI Tools (eg Qliksense)
• oStrong MS Office Skills
• oExtensive Experience of using electronic record systems, including understanding of clinical templates and links to KPIs/outcomes
• oKnowledge of other clinical systems

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.

£53,751 to £60,651 a year inclusive of HCAS