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Senior Programme Manager inLeicester inLeicester PUBLISHED FRI 24 JAN 2025

Band 8c: £74,290 to £85,601 a year per annum  PERMANENT  GOOD SALARY 

CANCER NHS

NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board

Impactful Role, As a Senior Programme Manager, you will have the opportunity to significantly influence cancer care and improve outcomes for patients across the East Midlands.
Collaborative Environment, Working with a diverse range of partners, including healthcare providers, patients, and academic institutions, fosters innovation and shared learning.
Leadership Opportunities, This role provides a platform to showcase and enhance your leadership skills while managing complex projects and guiding teams towards success.
Strategic Influence, You will play a vital role in aligning cancer care services with local health needs, allowing you to contribute to meaningful change in healthcare practices.
Professional Development, The position offers opportunities for personal growth and professional development in programme management within a complex health environment.
Resource Management, Overseeing budgets and resource allocation allows you to develop financial management skills while ensuring efficient use of public resources for better health outcomes.
Dynamic Challenges, Engaging with varied projects and stakeholders will keep the role dynamic and intellectually stimulating, making each day unique.
The NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead critical projects within the East Midlands Cancer Alliance (EMCA), a collaborative initiative aimed at enhancing cancer care and outcomes in the region. This role involves driving operational and transformational programmes by engaging with internal teams and external stakeholders, focusing on strategic planning, performance monitoring, and ensuring the successful completion of projects. The Senior Programme Manager will also manage budgets, implement policies, and oversee the delivery of programmes that are aligned with local health needs.

Candidates should possess strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, as well as a solid background in programme management, ideally within a healthcare environment. A master's degree or equivalent experience is required. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on cancer care services, advocating for timely and equitable access to high-quality treatment and innovative practices within the community.

More about the NHS
The National Health Service (NHS) is a cornerstone of healthcare in the United Kingdom, established in 1948 with the simple yet profound principle of providing healthcare to all citizens, free at the point of use. This revolutionary system aimed to ensure that access to medical services would not depend on an individual’s financial situation, a concept that has since become fundamental to British societal values. Learn more...
More about CANCER
Cancer remains one of the most significant health challenges in the United Kingdom, impacting millions of lives each year. According to Cancer Research UK, nearly one in two people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetime, highlighting the pervasive nature of this disease. Learn more...
Useful skills for a Senior Programme Manager:
To work as a Senior Programme Manager in the UK, you'll need a combination of technical, managerial, and interpersonal skills. Here are some key skills and qualifications often required for this role:
Technical Skills
1. Programme Management Methodologies: Proficiency in methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or PMP, which are widely used for managing programmes and projects.
2. Project Management Tools: Familiarity with project management tools and software (like Microsoft Project, Jira, Trello, or Asana) to track progress and manage workflows.
3. Risk Management: Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with programme delivery.
Managerial Skills
1. Strategic Planning: Skills in developing and implementing long-term strategies that align with organisational goals.
2. Budget Management: Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure the programme is delivered within financial constraints.
3. Performance Monitoring: Ability to set KPIs and measure performance against those indicators to ensure delivery meets expectations.
Interpersonal Skills
1. Leadership: Strong leadership abilities to inspire and manage diverse teams and stakeholders effectively.
2. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey ideas, updates, and issues to team members, stakeholders, and senior management.
3. Negotiation and Conflict Resolution: Skills to negotiate with stakeholders and resolve conflicts to maintain project flow and team cohesion.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
1. Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex situations, identify problems, and develop practical solutions.
2. Decision-Making: Capability to make well-informed decisions quickly, often under pressure.
Relationship Management Skills
1. Stakeholder Engagement: Expertise in managing relationships with various stakeholders, understanding their needs, and ensuring their engagement throughout the programme lifecycle.
2. Networking: Ability to build and maintain a professional network for knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Qualifications and Experience
1. Education: A degree in a relevant field, such as business administration, management, or engineering is often preferred.
2. Certifications: Project and programme management certifications (like PMP, PgMP, MSP, or PRINCE2 Practitioner) can enhance your credentials.
3. Experience: Significant experience in programme or project management, usually at least five to ten years, with a proven track record of successful programme delivery.
Other Considerations
- Change Management: Understanding change management principles to successfully implement new processes or systems.
- Cultural Awareness: Familiarity with the cultural and regulatory environment in which the organisation operates, especially if working with international teams or clients.
 


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