Programme Director

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

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Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Master's degree with extensive relevant experience working in a similar complex environment

Desirable criteria

• Relevant qualifications in Programme management

Experience

Essential criteria

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the NHS or a similar healthcare setting
• Strong track record of successfully managing large scale programmes and projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• In depth understanding of healthcare policy and the challenges facing the NHS
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and resources effectively
• Commitment to improving patient care and outcomes through innovative and sustainable approaches

Desirable criteria

• That this experience was gained in a health and/or care system
• In depth knowledge of health and care system

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture and drive long term change
• Collaborative leader who can build strong relationships and work effectively with diverse teams
• Resilient and adaptable, able to navigate complex and changing environments
• Passionate about making a difference in healthcare and improving patient experiences
• Ability to analyse data
• Able to manage conflict
• Able to prioritise
• Demonstrates the values of the NHS
• Ability to inspire though tackling difficult situations and achieving 'win-win' solutions

Desirable criteria

• Computer skills for the use of presentations, reports, and statistical analysis e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, and Word programmes

Work related circumstances

Essential criteria

• To be able to travel around the area of work
• Any other general requirements as appropriate to the post and location

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Documents to download

• Job description (PDF, 187.9KB)
• Person specification (PDF, 117.5KB)
• Programme Director (PDF, 120.1KB)
• Candidate Essential Guide Non Medical (PDF, 1.3MB)