About this role
Job summary
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed by the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Southeast Integrated Care Boards; and current at-risk employees within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts.
The Planning Programme Manager is responsible for leading and managing complex planningprogrammes that support the organisation's statutory planning responsibilities and delivery of national, system and local priorities.
The post holder will play a key role in translating national planning guidance, the NHS England Operating Framework and system objectives into robust, deliverable operational and strategic plans.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for delivering on components of the operational planning round as part of a MDT. Responsible for establishing the detailed timeline and work programme that will deliver the planning cycle and assurance of progress and outcomes Supports internal and system for a for Planning and review discussions, co-ordinates executive and Board sign off etc Provide expert programme management, including governance, risk management, benefits realisation, financial oversight and reporting Owns specific ICB or joint commissioning policies Works across the wider team to share and manage workload across the team flexibly Participate in stakeholder engagement across the organisation and the wider system
About us
We are committed to a culture that supports all staff at NHS Kent and Medway to be the best version of themselves.
Our ability to improve outcomes for our population depends on how effectively clinical, operational, financial and strategic professionals work together to make informed commissioning decisions. That's why our workforce works a minimum of two days-a-week on-site, with the expectation that all one-to-ones are held face-to-face and that colleagues will regularly visit the services we are commissioning to understand more about them.
We believe regular on-site working supports stronger collaboration, faster problem-solving, peer learning, visible leadership and the integration of colleagues into our organisation. We also know that culture is built through shared experiences and day-to-day interactions.
We are a flexible working friendly organisation; we aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal and access to training opportunities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience Essential
Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area. Formal programme or project management qualification Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development. Significant experience of managing highly complex programmes or projects with a large complex organisation Experience of operating within governance and assurance frameworks
Desirable
Experience of working across organisational or systems boundaries Experience working within NHS, public sector or a regulated environment
Attributes Essential
Ability to analyse highly complex facts and situations and develop a range of options. Commitment to continuous improvement and learning. Commitment to the principles of public life, NHS values, the NHS People Plan and ICB values
Competency Essential
Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands and demonstrate capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
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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Employer details Employer name NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board
Address Gail House
Maidstone
ME15 6NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kentandmedway.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)