Head of Programme Development

4 weeks ago

Bolton Greater Manchester, United Kingdom North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust Full time

Strategy Development Programme Manager


Band 7 - 1 WTE (fixed term 12 months)


An opportunity has arisen for a strategy development programme manager to work within NWAS' Strategy, Planning and Transformation Team.


This is a fixed-term maternity cover post for 12 months to support the strategic planning lead in oversight and co-ordination of our strategy development programme. The strategy development programme manager will be responsible for managing our portfolio of strategies.
You will use programme management methodologies, alongside other change management skills to develop, maintain and promote our strategies. You will engage with a range of partners across the trust to ensure that we can demonstrate strong engagement in the development and review of our strategies and support senior leaders to communicate the strategies to our staff.


You will be based at Ladybridge Hall but will have the option of agile working approach which includes a mix of home and office working, including other NWAS sites.


NWAS is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all underrepresented groups to ensure our workforce reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.


North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.


Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.


Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.


We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Masters level qualification or equivalent experience in healthcare or programme management
Agile Project Management Qualification


Good verbal and written communication skills including report writing, presentations and system specifications.
A flexible and methodical approach to work to meet the needs of the role.
Excellent IT skills, able to use a wide range of software packages including Visio, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Excel - produce spreadsheets/formulas etc.
Ability to keep accurate and complete records consistent with best practice policies and procedures.
Ability to undertake complex audit/quality assurance procedures for board level.
Knowledge of programme and project management including change management, benefit realisation and workforce redesign.
Knowledge of current government policies regarding the NHS programme for change.
Experience of policy formation and procedures in relation to Programme Management Offices.

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