About this role
Job summary
Trainee Transformation Programme Manager
Department Transformation Team
Band 7 - 8a £49,387 - £56.515 Per annum, pro rata if part-time
Hours 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are seeking a Transformation Programme Manager with a real enthusiasm for improving healthcare services and developing themselves. This is an exciting development opportunity to play a key role in driving efficiencies through developing and implementing change initiatives that will enhance patient care and staff experience.
You'll start as a Band 7 and pass the key competencies over 36-month period to become a Band 8A (refer to person specification).
What You'll Do
Lead on one or more major initiatives or programme areas that drive efficiency, improve service delivery and enhance patient experience. Work closely with clinical, operational and corporate teams both within and outside the Trust Use data and insights to inform decision-making and ensure positive, measurable outcomes. Who You Are
An autonomous and skilled Programme Manager with experience in change management, service reviews and delivering efficiency schemes. An excellent communicator and collaborator, able to influence and engage diverse teams. Analytical and solution-focused, with the ability to turn challenges into opportunities for improvement in patient outcomes. If you're looking for a role where you can lead transformation and help shape the future of the NHS, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Please be advised we cannot offer sponsorship for this vacancy.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
'Administrative and Clerical staff feel supported with flexible working at MKUH, reporting 6.82 out of 10, and a 76% feel strongly about approaching their managers regarding flexible working.' ''NHS Survey, 2024''
The Trainee Transformation Programme Manager will assist on one or more major initiatives or programme areas, planning, delivering and monitoring complex change portfolios aligned to the Trust Strategy 2024-2029. This role is pivotal in achieving elective recovery, digital maturity, integrated care delivery and sustainability goals.
The role will require close collaboration across MKUH, the BLMK ICS, and other strategic partners. The postholder will be expected to apply advanced transformation, project and change management techniques to deliver measurable improvements.
o The Transformation Programme Manager will lead on one or more major initiatives or programme areas which have a range of projects within by planning, supporting, facilitating and monitoring progress.
o The role will be based in the Transformation Team and will work collaboratively with other colleagues in the Transformation Team, corporate and divisional management teams and stakeholders across the Trust and wider health economy to ensure a cohesive, consistent, and multi-professional approach to transformation and cost improvement.
About us
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
'Administrative and Clerical staff feel supported with flexible working at MKUH, reporting 6.82 out of 10, and a 76% feel strongly about approaching their managers regarding flexible working.' ''NHS Survey, 2024''
The Trainee Transformation Programme Manager will lead on one or more major initiatives or programme areas, planning, delivering and monitoring complex change portfolios aligned to the Trust Strategy 2024-2029. This role is pivotal in achieving elective recovery, digital maturity, integrated care delivery and sustainability goals.
The role will require close collaboration across MKUH, the BLMK ICS, and other strategic partners. The postholder will be expected to apply advanced transformation, project and change management techniques to deliver measurable improvements.
o The Transformation Programme Manager will lead on one or more major initiatives or programme areas which have a range of projects within by planning, supporting, facilitating and monitoring progress.
o The role will be based in the Transformation Team and will work collaboratively with other colleagues in the Transformation Team, corporate and divisional management teams and stakeholders across the Trust and wider health economy to ensure a cohesive, consistent, and multi-professional approach to transformation and cost improvement.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Trainee Programme Manager will be responsible for persuading board members and senior managers of the importance of the initiative/programme, for helping to develop long term strategic plans for performance and service improvement, develop associated policies, hold budget allocated to the initiative/programme, manage a team, design and develop training programmes and act as a line manager.
To ensure programmes are designed and delivered in such a way that the benefits to service users are delivered. This should also align with the Trusts strategic objectives.
Communication and relationship skills
To build relationships with senior managers across the Trust and programme sponsors to develop a clear understanding of the needs and challenges and to support and develop programme plans to solve these issues to develop a clear understanding of the needs and challenges and to support and develop programme plans to solve these issues
To ensure meaningful involvement of patients and service users and carers at all appropriate points
Programme Management
To deliver a programme management function covering multiple, simultaneous projects with a level of complexity and excellent decision-making skills
Develop programme documentation which provides the governance and assurance in the support of change/ service improvements in the Trust; and is also in alignment with the Trust strategic objectives. This will require presenting complex information and persuading senior teams of the options to progress
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge Essential
Educated to degree level with a degree in a relevant field such as Business Studies, Healthcare Management or Project Management OR equivalent experience Evidence of project management qualifications such as APM and/or equivalent experience Evidence of continued professional development Good understanding of change management principles Robust understanding of financial processes, procurement and business case development Programme management qualification or knowledge and experience of programme management or delivering complex changes in a multi-agency environment
Desirable
Masters' level or equivalent experience to include health service management or change management
Experience Essential
Experience of Health service management, change management and workforce redesign Experience of delivery of successful programmes and projects to include planning, implementing and managing programmes with a high degree of autonomy across Directorates and organisations Management experience, including delivering through others outside of own management control Experience of service user and carer involvement in the design and delivery of services Experience of working with senior clinical staff Demonstrable experience of effectively engaging with key stakeholders to achieve results and to required deadlines Demonstrable experience of producing accurate plans and performance reports which inform and influence the target audience Experience of working with complex data Experience of working under pressure to tight deadlines Able to provide evidence of continued professional development to work across professional and organizational boundaries
Desirable
Knowledge of the performance management and governance functions within the NHS or local government Experience of contributing to major reforms in line with service development needs Experience of supervising the day-to-day management of staff Experience of writing and/ or monitoring delivery of business case plans and of supporting the business planning process
Skills and knowledge Essential
Expert knowledge of a range of programme and project management techniques and skills Experience leading and embedding service improvement or transformation projects Managing budgets and resources within a project framework Working with multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with stakeholders at all levels Managing risks, governance and compliance Working in a fast-paced, politically sensitive environment Analytical skills to interpret complex data, national guidance and make decisions or recommendations arising from this Decision making skills on a range of complex project and programme issues, where there may be more than one course of action Plan and organise a range of complex activities. Develop a range of plans/ long term strategic plans for service / performance improvement in various areas across the organisation Knowledge of the performance management and governance functions within the NHS or local government
Desirable
Receive and interpret highly complex, sensitive information and present this to large groups Assist service users / patients and carers during incidental contact Experience in delivering training and workshops
Personal and people development Essential
Excellent skills in motivating and leading / role modelling for staff Commitment to NHS values and principles Ability to work collaboratively across teams and organisations Resilience and adaptability in a changing environment
Desirable
Experience of managing a team of staff and developing them Experience of setting stretching targets for line reports
Communication Essential
Excellent communication skills with small groups and larger groups Able to lead discussions with multiple stakeholders - Trust, ICB, Region in relation to projects identified, negotiating to achieve shared aims and objectives, and resolve conflict Ability to present information with a compelling narrative Constructively challenges where appropriate Able to manage sensitive information with discretion
Desirable
Ability to develop effective communication plans to support objectives of the Programme to overcome barriers to understanding Receive and interpret highly complex, sensitive information and present this to large groups
Specific requirements Essential
Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations Ability to travel between sites
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 Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Transformation Project (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)