About this role
Job summary We are looking for someone with:
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 compromise 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 co-ordinated, 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 CSUss management and assurance framework.
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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, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact:
Name: April Daniel Position: Governance and Quality Lead Email: [email protected]
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.
Why you should join our Team These roles will part of the Women’s Services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals and the role will be offered
· Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
· A supportive and inclusive working environment
· Participation in high-impact programmes that directly improves patient safety
What you will bring to the role We are looking for someone with:
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.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, 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.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree in relevant discipline or relevant work experience
Desirable
Project / Programme Management Qualification at Foundation level or similar (MSP / Prince 2)
Experience Essential
Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment.
Desirable
Experience of working within NHS with/in organisations who face financial recovery
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.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)