Programme Manager - Southampton, United Kingdom - University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work across different parts of the healthcare system and to increase the number of bowel cancers detected at an early stage.

At the Wessex Cancer Alliance we work with primary, secondary and community care to increase the number of people diagnosed with cancer at an early stage.

We are looking for an experienced project manager for a fixed term (22 months) to co-design, manage and oversee the evaluation of a project with Cancer Research UK to quickly implement changes that will affect stage shift in bowel cancer.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Implementing assigned local and national programmes across Wessex.

Leading a high-profile programme across Wessex, involving strategic thinking, quality improvement, programme management and stakeholder engagement across primary care, public health, secondary care, and local communities.

Providing programme management leadership and expertise to support sites as required.

Design, facilitate and effectively lead programme management meetings with stakeholders, ensuring breadth in participation and a focus on action planning.

Budget management.

Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a health care setting.

Knowledge of project management /improvement skills across a range of disciplines, with a track record of managing successful change
Holds a relevant project management qualification (e.g. Experience at a senior level in industry or healthcare sector.
Evidence of significant structured project management skills and experience.
Previous experience in quality / service improvement environment
Knowledge and application of quality improvement and service redesign tools and techniques

Project management:
Ability to scope, plan and manage a suite of projects

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust