Head of Programmes – Pathology

Job summary NHS Sussex ICB ambition is to create an inclusive working environment which reflects our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity for all groups. We are particularly under-represented in staff from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and disabled communities and actively encourage and welcome applications from these communities. Furthermore, we welcome applications from reservists and ex-armed forces as we recognise the benefits of the values, skills, training and experience that they bring to their work with us. We encourage all applicants to share their equality information with us confidentially during the application process so that we can statistically monitor how fair and equitable our recruitment process is and how well we are reaching applicants from diverse communities and identify where we need to improve. This information is removed before shortlisting. Main duties of the job The Sussex Pathology Network Programme team is looking for a dynamic Head of Programme to lead the complex, high profile and strategically important projects within the programme, working with internal and external stakeholders over 9-months in 2025. The role will involve balancing a varied workload, with projects in a range of phases, from planning, implementation and transition to operational go-live delivery. This will require a collaborative approach with colleagues from all professional backgrounds, in clinical, operational and corporate roles, within provider and commissioning organisations, and an ability to work independently and flexibly to deliver progress against project objectives. About us NHS Sussex ICB are committed to enabling team members to work in an agile and flexible way. We adopt a flexible first approach to working patterns. We empower our people to work where, when, and how they choose with minimum constraints to support their wellbeing to sustain good work life balance and to optimise performance and delivery. We celebrate diversity and promote equal opportunities; we are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Agile working is not just related to working from different locations or at different times. It is about effectively utilising technology to improve work practices and to work differently to increase our overall effectiveness to improve health outcomes for our population. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to our recruitment process please contact the Recruitment Team at scw.peopleresource@nhs.net to ensure that measures can be put in place to support you. NHS Sussex has committed to achieving Net Zero Carbon emissions by 2045. As a member of staff you will be encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working that will help us achieve that goal. Job description Job responsibilities The Head of Programme will lead on a number of projects as summarised in the job description. The postholder will lead and coordinate project activities, chair programme meetings, develop and manage project documentation, timelines and risks. Analytical thinking to process complex information is essential as well as excellent and responsive verbal and written communication skills with staff at all levels. The allocated projects require a flexible, dynamic team player to respond to changing priorities. This role plays a senior leadership role within the programme team and is expected to line manage some members of the team as well as support and develop other team members who may not be under their direct line management. Person Specification Skills and Capabilities Essential Plans and organises a broad range of complex activities, formulating and adjusting plans to reflect changing circumstances. Inputs to strategic plans across NHS and within the specific teams. Good use of available information sources to enable efficient and effective planning. Ability to work under pressure and to tight and often changing deadlines. Skills for direct line management and job management. Skills for delivering results through managing through others and using a range of levers in the absence of direct line management responsibility. Skilled analytically & able to work in spreadsheets and pivot table preparation. Numerate and able to problem solve across activity and financial fields. Able to teach/train junior members of staff in the skills of excel, analysing data and provision of performance information. Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Ability to analyse complex information and situations and develop a range of options. Evidence of preparation of successful Business Cases. Demonstrable success in complex change management and implementing new ways of working. Qualifications Essential Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area. Highly specialist knowledge and understanding of programme and performance management - MSP Practitioner or equivalent. Better Business Case (BBC) Practitioner. In-depth professional knowledge in a number of disciplines e.g. financial management, performance management, information systems, staff management acquired through training and experience over extended period. Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development. Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement. Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, the Strategic Health Authority and individual provider and commissioning organisations. Experience Essential Experience of working with Stakeholders to develop performance improvement plans and to develop plans for innovation and opening up the market. Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes. Experience of managing relationships with a range of different stakeholders. Proven experience of preparing and if required presenting at board level. Employer details Employer name NHS Sussex ICB Address Sackville House Brooks Close Lewes East Sussex BN72FZ Employer's website

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