About this role
Job summary
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is seeking an exceptional Associate Programme Director to lead a major redevelopment programme that will create a new national neuroscience campus.
This exciting partnership between UCLH and University College London (UCL) represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of neuroscience care, research and education in the UK. The programme will deliver a world-leading facility that brings together the clinical, research and educational services currently based at Queen Square into a modern, integrated campus.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Trust's Strategy Team, the Associate Programme Director will lead the development of the Strategic Outline Case (SOC) and establish the programme infrastructure required to support this nationally significant initiative. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders across UCLH and UCL to evaluate and appraise redevelopment options, ensuring a robust evidence base for future decision-making.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced programme leader with a proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale transformation programmes within healthcare, higher education, infrastructure or a comparable environment. The successful candidate will have knowledge of NHS capital business case development, be able to demonstrate excellent strategic thinking, relationship-building and organisational skills, alongside the ability to influence and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.
This post is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract. Applications from candidates seeking a secondment opportunity are also welcome.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
Masters or Bachelors degree or equivalent, or previous experience in project management or operational delivery, with proven successful delivery. Masters or Bachelors degree or equivalent, or previous experience in project management or operational delivery, with proven successful delivery. Knowledge of financial management and risk management. Understanding of procurement processes within the NHS.
Experience Desirable
Proven project management experience preferably within the healthcare industry.
Skills and Abilities Essential
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and resources to achieve project objectives. Excellent project management skills, including the ability to develop and execute complex project plans.
Values Essential
Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication Essential
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with both internal and external stakeholders and partners at all levels
Personal and People Development Essential
Experience in managing staff, delivering training and developing a performance focused culture
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential
Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Specific Requirements Essential
Ability to work without supervision, providing specialist technical advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales Interpreting national and local policies for implementation
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address University College London Hospitals
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)