Job Overview
The Programme Manager will lead Group‑wide improvement programmes that support the Trust’s Cost Improvement Plans and long‑term financial sustainability. This role involves working closely with clinical, operational and senior strategic leaders to design, deliver and evaluate productivity and efficiency improvements across a newly merged organisation.
Main Responsibilities
* Plan, ressource, govern and deliver Group‑wide improvement programmes, aligning with Trust priorities and business plans.
* Engage stakeholders across clinical, operational and corporate teams, building strong relationships to support programme delivery.
* Coordinate programme delivery, manage risks, track progress and ensure benefits are clearly defined, monitored and realised.
* Lead and line‑manage Project Managers within the Financial Improvement Team, supporting their development and performance.
* Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to identify innovative and efficient ways of working that support productivity and financial sustainability.
* Support rollout, testing and communication of key Trust‑driven changes, ensuring smooth implementation and adoption.
* Produce high‑quality programme documentation, reporting and assurance for senior stakeholders.
* Operate autonomously while maintaining strong links with senior leaders, ensuring programmes reflect the Trust’s vision, purpose and values.
* Manage competing priorities and support the wider Financial Improvement Team to deliver impactful results.
* Develop and maintain programme and project documentation, including business cases, blueprints and deliverable plans.
* Organise and run programme and project boards, providing routine reporting and communications material to boards and the wider organisation.
* Deputise for the SRO or the Head of Financial Sustainability as required.
* Support the identification and delivery of Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) targets and metrics, and the delivery of new benefit‑driven projects.
* Drive timely completion and sign‑off of detailed delivery plans and Quality Impact Assessments for CIP schemes.
* Assist the Head of Financial Sustainability with summary reporting and work on specific areas as requested.
* Track and report progress against key Trust‑wide change schemes using the Sustainability Tracker.
* Work closely with the accounting pillar of the Financial Improvement Team.
Qualifications
* Seasoned practitioner in programme and project management, benefits management, scheduling, risk and issue management, and stakeholder management.
* PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP), or equivalent qualification.
* Degree level education or equivalent substantial work‑based experience.
* Desirably, a Masters degree or additional relevant qualifications in HR, Project Management, Business Studies, Workforce and Data Analysis, or Resourcing Solutions.
Experience
* Programme and project management experience in a large, complex organisation with cross‑team and organisational boundaries.
* Experience applying PRINCE2 and/or MSP in a senior or lead role.
* Experience working within a rigorous performance‑management framework with clear delivery of patient, staff, quality, financial and efficiency benefits.
* Experience using financial information and working with finance teams to deliver results and consistent reporting.
* Experience of stakeholder management up to and including Executive level.
* Experience of delegating and managing people and performance, including annual appraisals, objectives and personal development plans.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
* Desirable: NHS experience, NHS PMO experience, experience driving Trust‑wide CIPs, solution design and service improvement experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Demonstrable knowledge of planning, monitoring and reporting techniques for programmes of varying size.
* Good financial understanding, including budget reduction, overspend reduction, and NHS financial management and reporting.
* Strong knowledge of NHS financial management, reporting and procedures.
* Ability to use benchmarking to identify opportunities for improvement.
* Broad knowledge of health service delivery and governance, and related challenges.
* Understanding of how operational pathway changes affect coding and financial delivery.
* Awareness of the current and future environment of the Trust, its community role and public service challenges.
EEO Statement
North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to fair, inclusive recruitment. We encourage applications from candidates who are under‑represented in our workforce, including those from Black, Asian, minority ethnic, disabled and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds.
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