About this role
Job summary
This is a senior programme management rolefocused on improving patient flow and reducing delays across a complex, multi-partner, regional paediatric long-term ventilation (LTV) programme.
The post holder will build strong, collaborative relationships with commissioners, providers and families, and lead service redesign and pathway development to improve care for children and young people on LTV.
With a high degree of autonomy, they will deliver programme plans, manage performance and finances, and use data and evidence to drive impact.
They will bring strong experience in team leadership, stakeholder engagement and programme delivery, with the ability to navigate complex systems, drive collaboration and influence change. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, ensuring that high-quality, equitable and patient-centred care remains at the heart of all programme developments.
Main duties of the job
As Programme Manager, the post holder
will manage a dynamic MDT team in delivering an effective service supporting clinicians, managers and staff to manage and lead the LTV programme will manage the delivery of the strategic objectives of the programme will work across healthcare system boundaries to engage and collaborate with multiple stakeholders (health, social, education, commissioning) to implement new models of care Build, manage and maintain strong and collaborative working relationships
About us
The Pan Thames paediatric LTV programme aims to to transform service delivery of paediatric LTV to reduce the time babies, children and young people on LTV spend in hospital and maximise high-quality care and time at home.
The Pan Thames paediatric LTV programme is commissioned by NHS England and is jointly managed by the South and North Thames Paediatric Operational Delivery Networks to transform service delivery of paediatric LTV (Tracheostomy and Non Invasive Ventilation) to reduce the time babies, children and young people on LTV spend in hospital and to maximise high-quality care and time at home.
Geographically, the programme covers the North Thames Paediatric Network (North London and bordering East of England Trusts), and the South Thames Paediatric Network (South London, Kent and Medway, Surrey Heartlands, Sussex).
The post holder will join a multi disciplinary team of highly passionate individuals. More information on our team can be found at https://ltv.services/about-the-network/.
The post holder will be asked to be in our offices based in Waterloo (St Thomas' hospital) and in Russell Square (Great Ormond Street hospital) at least one day a week.
Job description Job responsibilities
Lead the delivery of a complex, multi-partner programme to improve patient flow, reduce delays and optimise care pathways for children and young people on LTV Manage and develop a high-performing programme team, providing clear direction, support and accountability across workstreams Build strong relationships with clinicians, commissioners, providers and families to drive collaboration and system-wide change Monitor programme plans, risks and performance metrics, using data to evaluate impact and inform decision-making Lead service redesign and business case development, articulating clinical and financial benefits Ensure robust governance, financial management and reporting across the programme Support the sharing of learning and best practice across the South and North Thames Paediatric Networks and wider system
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education Essential
Educated to first Degree with significant experience as senior manager in the NHS Evidence of Master's degree, or other post graduate qualifications, or equivalent by virtue of experience
Desirable
Project Management qualification
Previous experience Essential
Substantial NHS experience of managing teams Experience of working at senior project management or programme management level in a complex organisation facilitating transformational change within and across healthcare organisations Experience of working at senior operational management level in large complex environment
Desirable
Previous role in service improvement or operational experience above service manager level
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability Essential
Ability to complete and action Project Briefs, Project Initiation Documents (PIDs), Project Implementation Plans, Highlight Reports, Exception Reports, Risk Logs, and Project Closure Reports Knowledge and ability of using and applying service improvement techniques including Lean and patient flow, the productive series, pathway process redesign and PDSA cycles A proven ability to manage data and information effectively within a service improvement environment Ability to manage a team, work with and influence senior management and clinicians Ability to manage and monitor financial resources and delivering projects within budget Ability to problem solve and support others to develop this skill Excellent communication skills and evidence of ability to motivate, negotiate, train, coach and reassure in a difficult or uncertain environment
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 Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address Becket House 4th floor
1 Lambeth Palace Rd
London
SE1 7EU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)