About this role
Job summary
This exciting and challenging role is working for NHS Blood and Transplant a Special Health Authority, dedicated to saving and improving lives through the wide range of services it provides to the NHS. The organisations purpose is to save and improve lives, with an ambition to be the best organisation of its type in the world.
Being a member of the NHSBT team gives you access to great benefits in addition to the salary and membership of the NHS final pension scheme. We make a commitment to your continued development with an internal development programme and support you in obtaining qualifications / training related to your role.
The role has the opportunity to apply for a lease car through our national scheme as travel is involved together with occasional overnight stays (with notice).
In addition to all of the benefits you would expect from working for a unique, national NHS Employer, we will also provide you with an extensive induction and ongoing development to support you in achieving your career ambitions.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be responsible for managing programmes or portfolios of projects from inception through to completion within the Clinical Services Directorate. Your responsibilities will include:
Planning, supporting, execution and monitoring the progress of the programmeManaging internal resources and external suppliers and consultantsEnsuring that programme and project deliverables are tightly linked to the achievement of strategic initiatives for the business unitTaking accountability for the planning, structuring, leading and executionParticipating in the development and improvement of the NHSBT Portfolio, Programme and Project Management tools and methodsEnsuring adherence to programme objectives.Participating in the development and improvement of NHSBT Portfolio, Programme and Project Management tools and methodsYou will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice (aproximately once a week).
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.
Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.
You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Job description Job responsibilities
Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life. Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you. Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years. Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role. Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process. You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website.
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree in a relevant subject e.g. (business, management, information systems) and post graduate level specialist qualification OR demonstrable equivalent experience in one of the specialist areas or similar Practitioner Certificate in PRINCE 2 or equivalent qualification Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)
Experience Essential
Extensive practical knowledge of benefits delivery by the formal management of strategic business programmes Extensive experience of formal management of complex programmes, including the use of formal project management tools for the full life-cycle of large scale, complex programmes in a real-world environment Leadership and management experience of staff at remote locations Experience of benefits management and realisation in the formal programme context Extensive experience of creating outline business cases and programme or project briefs for communication at Board / Executive level Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio,Teams and PowerPoint)
Employer details Employer name NHS Blood and Transplant
Address NHSBT
Capitol Way
Barnsley
S75 3FG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)