Digital Services Programme Manager
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, lively Digital Services within one of the largest Acute Trusts in the country and support our extensive Digital Programme.
Due to the promotion of the existing post holder, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and self motivated Programme Manager to join our team.
This is an incredibly exciting time to join Nottingham University Hospitals Trust as we embark on an ambitious programme to deploy a new Electronic Patient Record for the Trust alongside supporting our Clinical and Corporate Divisions in the delivery of excellent patient care. Digital technology is also a key enabler to driving efficiencies and underpins the delivery of the wider Trust strategy.
NUH is a flexible employer and remote working is now a fully embedded part of our working practices. This role involves management of an experienced team of Project Managers and requires an enthusiastic, diligent and hard working individual to deliver the key objectives.
Main duties of the job
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Digital Services has a vital role in the delivery of NUH's ambitions to be outstanding in health outcomes and patient and staff experience. Digital Services comprises a multidisciplinary team of professional staff concerned with providing a wide range of services covering all aspects of Applications and Technology.
The overall aim of this role is to implement a clear Digital Services business planning and delivery culture throughout the organisation, ensuring good practice and value for money in the design, procurement, and implementation of all IT developments.
About us
This is an exciting time for Digital Services at NUH. Digital technology is increasingly at the heart of patient care and we are a passionate team dedicated to delivering an excellent service.
The work here is challenging but varied, no two days are ever the same. As a member of the Senior Management team, you will have the autonomy to make decisions and drive efficiencies through process improvement.
We have nurtured a supportive environment where people feel empowered to do their job. We also support flexible and remote working as appropriate and provide all of the necessary tools for you to do your job remotely.
Patient care is at the heart of all we do so if you are passionate about patient care, join us and help us to make a difference.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Follow the established Programme Management approach to project delivery that supports organisational change and the realisation of benefits to meet the organisations strategic objectives.
Day to Day Line Management responsibility for a small team of Project Management staff ensuring appropriate support, development and training according to the Trust HR Policies and Processes.
Accountable for co-ordinating and monitoring the Digital Services programme in line with the Trust Programme hub working in an uncertain environment, managing varying and conflicting demands.
To plan and design the programme and proactively monitoring its overall progress, resolving issues and initiating corrective action as appropriate.
Lead responsibility for the effective management of issues, conflicts, priorities and communications in line with the Trust Programme hub in a reactive environment.
Ensuring that budget is allocated and managed appropriately, responsible for negotiating and securing budget for Digital Services work and meeting financial income targets.
Working positively with the full range of individuals and groups involved in the programme throughout Digital Services and ensuring coordination and communication with Trust colleagues ensuring the delivery is in line with needs of the business.
Ensure that the definition and implementation of the programmes are in line with the Digital Services governance framework, working closely with Information Governance Colleagues to ensure the necessary Data Protection Impact Assessment and Clinical Assessments are carried out to an agreed standard.
To ensure that the delivery of new products or services from the projects meets the requirements and is to the appropriate quality, on time and within budget, in accordance with the Programme Plan and programme governance arrangements.
Supporting the Leadership team in ensuring maximum efficiency in the allocation of resources and skills within the project portfolio.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
- Prince 2 Project Management Qualification
- A recognised professional qualification in management
Experience
- Experience of working at a senior level in a project/programme management environment
- Experience of managing complex projects to time and on budget
- Has experience leading, managing and developing staff.
- Has experience of working in an NHS business/clinical setting.
Communciation & Relationship skills
- Political awareness can operate at all levels within an organisation and across different organisations.
- Excellent communication and motivational skills, communicating with enthusiasm, commitment and conviction.
Analytical & Judgement skills
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex information and make valid contributions to decision making at organisational level.
- Ability to manage differing and conflicting demands made on service delivery by management
- Experienced at planning effectively and managing own workload and that of others
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
City Campus
Hucknall Road
Nottingham Road
NG5 1PB
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/
- Company
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
- Location
- Nottingham Road, United Kingdom NG5 1PB
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Fixed-Term
- Salary
- £50952.00 - £57349.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
- Location
- Nottingham Road, United Kingdom NG5 1PB
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Fixed-Term
- Salary
- £50952.00 - £57349.00 a year
- Posted