Maternity Programme Manager

Job summary The North West Maternity Regional Team seek a Maternity Programme Manager to support the delivery of national maternity transformation priorities. We are looking for someone who is motivated, a good communicator with proven programme management experience, with the ability to build productive working relationships with system partners. As a key member of the team, the successful post holder will work collaboratively with clinical and managerial leads, system and regional stakeholders, and maternity service providers. Main duties of the job As the Maternity Programme Manager, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team. The post holder will support through: Programme and project management Communication and stakeholder engagement Change management and improvement science Pathway redesign Maternity managerial expertise. About us The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by: Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities. Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential. Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation Delivering value for money. If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person. Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website. Job description Job responsibilities Job Description and Person Specification attached Prior experience of working in maternal/perinatal/neonatal services is desirable. This role profile is not exhaustive, please see Job Description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Programme/Project Management experience at a strategic / system level Programme/Project Management qualification Prince 2, MSP or willing to complete Knowledge Essential Extensive knowledge of specialist areas Desirable Knowledge and experience of working on national midwifery policy issues Skills Essential Skills for managing relationships with a range of different stakeholders.