We are working with an NHS Trust who are seeking to appoint an Interim Head of Planning and Programmes. This role will be for 3 months initially and is expected to be based on site.
This is an interim role that falls under the Workforce Alliance Framework and should be expected to be remunerated at a c£375 day rate dependant on experience.
Key responsibilities will include:
Ensure that the appropriate frameworks and processes are in place to manage the annual operational / business planning process and agreed strategic priorities;
Provide leadership and support to the clinical divisions and corporate services in developing their operational and business plans;
Support the implementation of the Trust’s strategy deployment, through Strategy into Action;
Lead a small team of programme and project managers who will be responsible for supporting the delivery of specific programmes aligned to the Trust’s key strategic priorities and operational plan;
Manage the planning and programme team to oversee the management of key projects and programmes as agreed aligned to the organisational priorities;
Oversee an efficient and effective programme management process which supports colleagues across the Trust to deliver their objectives;
Oversee the provision of high-quality data analysis, including benchmarking against other organisations, to inform and encourage the adoption of best practice locally;
Oversee the maintenance of up-to-date project documentation, tracking of delivery of agreed schemes, benefits realization and preparation of presentations on progress for senior stakeholders;
Ensure key risks to programme delivery are proactively identified, escalated appropriately, and addressed with robust mitigations.
The ideal candidate will have:
Educated to Master’s degree level or equivalent relevant senior NHS management experience;
Significant experience of leadership within an Acute NHS provider setting at a senior managerial level in operational and strategic management, including exposure to Board;
Demonstrable experience of delivering change programmes.
If you are interested in the role, please call me on 07834 288277 or if you would prefer, send me a copy of your updated CV to toni.coates@finegreen.co.uk along with your availability and rate understanding in line with the above.