About this role
Job summary
NHSBT has a vision to ensure that every patient gets the donation that they need. Our people are at the heart of delivering that vision and we are looking for a Programme Director to join our Cell, Apheresis and Gene Therapies directorate (CAGT).
You will join the organisation at a time of great opportunity, taking decisions and implementing major changes that will further improve the life-saving services we provide within CAGT.
You will be responsible for leading and supporting cross-functional teams, working with a range of stakeholders to deliver our transformational programmes. Your key focus will be a programme to deliver increased therapeutic apheresis capacity for England by leading the setup of new therapeutic apheresis units across the country. NHSBT currently runs 9 regional apheresis units delivering more than 13,000 procedures p.a. Treatments include red cell exchange for sickle cell disease, plasma exchange for immune disorders and cell collections for stem cell transplant and ATMP delivery.
Main duties of the job
The Programme Director is responsible for leading a large and diverse team, a set of interdependent projects and strategic transformational change activities. They have responsibility for the successful delivery of the business case, including the establishment of appropriate governance and assurance, implementation strategy, monitoring progress, managing risks and issues, and business readiness for change. It is vital that this responsibility is delivered in collaboration with key stakeholders and by creating a sense of ownership and buy-in from the those involved in the delivery.
The programme director will engage at a senior level with a wide range of senior internal stakeholders across NHSBT and external stakeholders including suppliers, providers, commissioners, clinicians, external bodies as well as ministers, Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England and Improvement. The programme director will demonstrate credibility with these key senior stakeholders and partners, ensuring stakeholder interests are identified and addressed. They will build consensus across a large and often diverse group of stakeholders and develop strategic relationships with suppliers and enable effective transition to business owners. They will work closely with the SRO to co-manage senior stakeholders.
You 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.
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, were 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. Were 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 - weve 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. Its 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
Educated to a masters degree Level or equivalent qualification. Postgraduate study in leadership and management or equivalent experience at a senior level. Recognised qualifications in project and programme management methodology e.g., Agile, PRINCE2, MSP. Post-graduate study in Finance management or equivalent knowledge and experience. Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
Experience Essential
Experience of designing and leading the implementation of complex estates and change programmes from inception to completion, including benefits. Extensive experience of leading, influencing and motivating multiple diverse specialists across a number of teams to work together to successfully deliver programme outcomes. Experience providing escalation and resolution points for programme risks and issue and monitoring risks and issues across large complex programmes and portfolios. Experience of leading supplier negotiation and discussions to ensure value from service/assets. Extensive experience of creating outline and detailed mandates, business cases and programme / project briefs for Board / Executive level scrutiny and approval. Proven knowledge and experience of planning and implementing major business process change, service reconfiguration and/or new applications. Proven knowledge and experience of working across a supply chain and awareness of the associated programme impact. Experience in maximising opportunities to realise measurable benefits from investment. Knowledge and experience of managing project and programme budgets, contributing to financial budget forecasts and driving initiatives. Significant experience of applying project and programme practices, tools and techniques and using effective quality, risk & issue management and planning strategies. Experience of designing and implementing fit for purpose governance with clear roles and responsibilities for the programme team. Experience of planning and managing reviews at appropriate assurance points during all stages of the project life cycle to provide evaluations of progress against time, cost, quality, compliance and ongoing viability. Ensures that lessons learned are captured throughout the lifecycle; identifies and applies previous lessons learned (including those from other projects and programmes) to ensure continuous improvement.
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Employer details Employer name NHS Blood and Transplant
Address NHSBT
Vincent Drive
Birmingham
B15 2SG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)