Programme Manager – Maternity Improvement
We are looking for someone with the following:
* Experience of programme or project management within healthcare
* Knowledge of NHS safety initiatives and regulatory requirements
* Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills
* The ability to influence, engage, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
* A commitment to improving outcomes and experiences for women, babies, and families
* A clinical background (e.g. midwifery, nursing, or AHP) is desirable but not essential
Main duties of the job
The primary purpose of this key role is to support the successful delivery of the CSUs Improvement Programme, including Maternity Incentive Scheme and Saving Babies Lives. The role will provide management with respect to the delivery of work streams that drive the CSU improvement programme, and the development and implementation of new schemes to deliver efficiencies and improvement. Accountable and reporting to the Governance and Quality Lead, the post holder will be required to work closely with, and in support of, the Trusts Executive Directors, Trust Improvement Programme Team, Clinical Support Unit (CSU) senior leadership team and other CSU staff to ensure the maintenance of a robust programme management framework, which ensures that programme activities are well coordinated, closely monitored and accurately reported. The Programme Manager will provide a pivotal role in helping embed a culture of continuous improvement within the operational functions of the CSU, embedding the function of the role to become an integral part of the CSUs management and assurance framework.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities.
Job Summary
We are seeking two dynamic and experienced professionals to join our maternity services team as a Programme Lead. These pivotal Band 7 roles will lead the coordination, implementation and monitoring of key maternity programmes including the NHS England Maternity Incentive Scheme, and Saving Babies Lives schemes, both of which support the delivery of safe, high-quality, and equitable maternity care. You will work collaboratively with clinical and operational leads to ensure all maternity programmes are achieved and evidenced, driving continuous improvement across maternity services.
Qualifications
* Degree in a relevant discipline or relevant work experience
* Project / Programme Management Qualification at Foundation level or similar (MSP / Prince 2)
Experience
* Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment.
* Experience of working within NHS with/in organisations who face financial recovery
Sponsorship Eligibility
Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
Additional Information
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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.
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