Programme Manager

Programme Manager - Bowel Cancer Screening & Endoscopy Training The closing date is 09 December 2025 We are seeking to appoint a Programme Manager for the South Devon Bowel Cancer Screening Centre, who has the experience, vision and values required to deliver the programme and expand it in new directions. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a service that is constantly evolving. We have been fortunate in gaining funding to enable the current post holder to support and mentor the successful applicant for a 12 month period providing an ideal opportunity for candidates wishing to develop their experience in the delivery of a service at a local, regional and national level. Whilst the post is advertised as 0.85 WTE, there is potential for this increasing to full time with anticipated service expansion. The South Devon Bowel Cancer Screening Centre is hosted by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust with screening sites at Torbay and Derriford Hospitals delivering the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme to the eligible population of Torbay, Plymouth, Teignbridge and the South Hams. As the Programme Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the operational delivery and development of the screening programme in accordance with national guidelines and local needs. You will work closely with key stakeholders, including University Hospitals Plymouth and NHS England to drive improvements delivery, patient outcomes, and screening uptake. The Bowel Cancer Screening and GI Education teams work closely, with the Programme Manager having oversight for both work streams. Main duties of the job As the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the operational, strategic development, and delivery of the bowel cancer screening programme in accordance with national guidelines and local needs. You will work closely with key stakeholders, including University Hospitals Plymouth and NHS England to drive improvements in service delivery, patient outcomes, and screening uptake. Additionally the post holder will be responsible for supporting the Clinical Education Leads in the planning, management and delivery of the portfolio of courses offered by the Endoscopy Training Centre. You will continue to build and maintain relationships with our key external partners - the South West Endoscopy Training Academy, University of Plymouth and Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy. There is an expectation that the post holder may be required to assist or collaborate with various initiatives within the wider gastroenterology service. Job responsibilities Communication and working relationships Work with Commissioners, Clinical Leads and external Quality Assurance to identify areas for improvement and service development; identifying areas of best practice and learning locally, regionally and nationally. To translate and communicate national, regional and local strategy for the services to all levels of staff using a variety of strategies to support understanding. Ensure team working and strong staff involvement across different areas by including all staff appropriate and having an open flexible approach to communication and engagement. Close working relationship with the Gastroenterology service manager. Analytical and judgement Monitoring system and key management data, including regular interpretation of data and trends. Analyse speciality activity data against local, regional and national benchmarks. Analyse complex contractual and performance data to identify trends and areas for further improvement. Planning and organisation Use service improvement tools and techniques to identify areas for change and implement and evaluate small tests of change. To undertake capacity and demand analysis within the area of responsibility in preparation for business planning and contract negotiations, communicating with operational and clinical managers for strategic planning purposes. To support the development of business cases within the ISU. Monitoring systems and key management data for regular interpretation of data and trends. The post holder will be expected to work with the minimum of supervision and prioritise their activities in order to ensure that an efficient service is provided. Policy and service development To have an active role in the strategic planning for services to ensure that performance can be met and sustained in the light of any national developments to service specifications. To provide appropriate activity and performance reports to all stakeholders when required. To ensure service users and other key stakeholders are involved in service improvement process. Develop and implement workforce plans within areas of responsibility to deliver the needs of the service including responsibility for recruitment, retention and succession planning. Finance, equipment and other resources Negotiate contractual agreements and financial reimbursements with all stakeholders. Identify income generation for education together with ways of making efficiencies to contribute to the SDU CIP, working alongside finance and management colleagues to cost proposal and ensure affordability. To manage the allocated budgets, authorise and account for expenditure ensuring efficient use of the resources available. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Educated to post graduate diploma or equivalent, relevant experience. Experience or training in specific specialist areas. Service/quality improvement training. Knowledge & Experience Comprehensive knowledge of NHS national targets & priorities. Knowledge & understanding of the application of national guidance. Understanding of Information Governance & Confidentiality. Knowledge & understanding of Trust objectives & priorities. Special; experience Previous experience of working in the NHS or similar large, complex environment. Experience of leading and implementing service improvement. Experience in performance management and business development. Experience in annual planning and business planning processes. Financial and budgetary management experience. Experience in managing/supervising staff. Demonstrable experience of managing change. Experience of leading service user engagement experience. Personal Requirements Planning & organisation using a systematic and logical approach. Demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrable report writing and presentation skills. Demonstrable negotiating, motivational and influencing skills to manage change. Ability to analyse complex contractual and performance data. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr