This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Programme Manager to join the North Manchester Clinical Group Programme Management Office at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will provide senior programme leadership, delivery support, governance and assurance across a portfolio of complex clinical and operational transformation programmes.
The role will support delivery of high priority programmes aligned to MFT and Clinical Group objectives, including elective care improvement, productivity, outpatient transformation, theatre productivity, clinical pathway redesign, service improvement and value for patients. The post holder will work closely with operational, clinical and corporate colleagues across the managed single services to ensure robust delivery and measurable improvement.
- Lead and manage a portfolio of complex programmes and projects from initiation through to implementation, evaluation and handover.
- Develop and maintain programme documentation, including programme briefs, project initiation documents, delivery plans, milestone plans, risk and issue logs, dependency maps and benefits trackers.
- Provide programme governance and assurance, ensuring appropriate escalation to senior governance groups, programme boards and Clinical Group leadership forums.
- Work with Senior Responsible Officers, clinical leads, operational managers and corporate teams to agree scope, objectives, deliverables, benefits and implementation plans.
- Analyse performance, activity, workforce and financial information to identify opportunities, quantify benefits and support evidence-based decision-making.
- Facilitate workshops, task and finish groups and stakeholder sessions to support service redesign and improvement.
- Support delivery of productivity, efficiency, access and quality improvement priorities, ensuring change is embedded into operational practice.
- Provide line management and coaching to project managers, project support staff or workstream leads where required.
- Promote consistent programme and project management methodology, including benefits realisation, risk management, dependency management and post implementation evaluation.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – what better place to shape and develop your leadership career.
We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation.
You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You’ll work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust.
MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued. You’ll have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery.
We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation’s success.
Join us and help shape the future of our Trust—make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mark Marshall Job title: Head of PMO Email address: mark.marshall2@mft.nhs.uk
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