Senior Project Manager- Targeted Lung Check Programme Lead

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will work closely with the divisional, care group and speciality leads and the Workforce Team, leading the implementation of a full programme of work in order to successfully implement the Targeted Lug Health Checks. The programme of work involves working across divisions, organisations and may require the solving of complex technical issues in order to enable the transformation, clinical and administrative processes. There will be lots of independent working with no line management responsibility.

The post holder will be responsible for managing the implementation of evidence-based Targeted Lung Health Check Program. The post holder will be experienced in understanding and clarifying clinical pathways, undertaking demand and capacity reviews within an NHS setting and able to apply industry standard project management skills and methodologies.

In addition, the post holder will need exceptional communication and negotiation skills to quickly develop good working relationships with the relevant teams, suppliers, third party suppliers, senior Trust staff and other key stakeholders.

Lead and manage the successful implementation of Targeted Lung Health Check Program, within the programme timescale of 2 years using PRINCE 2 and MFT methodologies

Fully participate as a member of the divisional and workforce teams in managing and co-ordinating a significant number of activities and tasks associated with this project.

Responsible for the day to day management of individual projects / work streams and provide project management support to the General Manager for Cancer & Access

Manage those supporting the project to ensure that all deliverables are fit for purpose, integrated effectively and implemented on time;

Manage the dependencies and interfaces between projects to ensure their successful delivery in line with strategic objectives;

Use conflict resolution strategies in response to barriers of understanding or acceptance faced by or from the application teams and/or wider Trust audience;

Apply expert technical knowledge and operational experience to the deployment of demand/capacity and establishment setting solutions, whilst ensuring that all IG requirements are met;

Manage relationships by establishing robust communications channels with clinical services to ensure timely delivery and fit for purpose establishment requirements

Ensure that all programme documentation is fit for purpose, accepted and retained in line with required processes;

Handle project and work stream risks and issues, assisting in mitigating them as far as possible and escalating them to the divisional leadership team as required;

Interpret highly complex information to inform key decisions that ensure the integrity and delivery of tasks and project work within the Programme meets its set deadline;

Produce and maintain the formal programme documentation required throughout the project lifecycle including the production of Board level reports, plans, policies and procedures

Develop and maintain strong communications links with key stakeholders, including divisional, care group and departmental leadership teams, conveying complex issues and facilitating desired outcomes with the Divisional Director of AHP and Nursing

Work flexibly to ensure the programme delivers a high quality patient focused service;

Act as an ambassador for the Trust at all times;

Identify the impact and support the operational change management resulting from the implementation of establishment setting across the division;

Provide direct line management responsibility for substantive and project staff in line with Trust policies and best practice;

Use highly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams across the Trust, such that they understand and work to achieve the Trusts' performance expectations

Manage the process of identifying and updating the interdependencies between programmes and projects

Support development of business cases to access funding opportunities where appropriate.

Develop links with the Workforce and Transformation teams and actively seek to learn from others and share the Trust's learning with them.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Master's Degree level education or equivalent in a relevant subject or demonstrable significant relevant experience

Desirable criteria

• PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Thorough understanding of how effective establishment setting supports the delivery of safe patient care within the NHS

Desirable criteria

• Experience of managing and delivering large scale projects from start up, including scoping

Experience

Essential criteria

• Proven successful delivery of healthcare programmes
• Proven experience of leading complex projects
• Experienced in a staff management role
• Experience of programme management in an NHS environment
• Experience of managing project budgets and managing project change

Skills

Essential criteria

• Confident user of MS Office and MS Project or other project management tools
• Ability to relate to, communicate with and influence staff at all levels in the organisation
• Ability to understand the strategic overview whilst giving due attention to detail

Please note that we do not accept applications via CV or recruitment agencies.

This post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity.

Applications are welcomed from applicants who wish to apply for a position on the basis of a smarter or flexible working arrangement. Where candidates are successful at interview, such requests will be taken under consideration and accommodated where the needs of the service allow.

We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

All staff no matter where they work or which age group of patients they work with must be aware of their responsibility to act when they feel a child, young person or vulnerable adult has been or is at risk of abuse.

We are a fully non-smoking Trust. Smoking is completely prohibited in all Trust buildings, grounds and car parks for patients, visitors, staff and contractors.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• TLHC Programme Manager (PDF, 360.1KB)