Head of PMO

·
Full time
Location: Norwich
· ·
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk. At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the context of their whole lives, understanding the importance of good physical health, friends, family, spirituality, culture, home, work, education and a sense of purpose and achievement to experience good mental health. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience. We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. We are proud of our staff who have been commended for the care they provide. Do you value working positively, respectfully and together? If so, we’d love you to join us! We will consider flexible working arrangements for our roles, please indicate in your application if this is something you require. Job overview

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a

Head of PMO

to join the recently established Corporate Delivery team. You will be a senior leader and hold a vital role in the establishment and delivery of an agile Programme Management Office (PMO) on behalf of the Trust, and with the Transformation team responsible for project delivery of complex change programmes (as set out in the transformation programme). This role will be based at County Hall, Norwich with travel to Trust sites across Norfolk and Suffolk when required. Main duties of the job

The post-holder is a senior leader in the Corporate Affairs directorate, responsible for developing the Trust’s programme management approach to the implementation of the Trust’s vision, values, strategy and major change programmes. With responsibility for defining the Trust’s overall portfolio of projects and programmes, the post-holder will assure the consistent application of the programme management approach across the portfolio. The post-holder will also have individual responsibility for a number of high priority change programmes within the Trust, many of which are delivered in partnership with other organisations. The post-holder will work collaboratively with senior management and clinicians across the Trust to manage and achieve improvements in Trust services in line with the Trust’s strategic priorities. Working for our organisation

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information and a full list of responsibilities, please see the attached job description. Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Educated to at least degree level. Holds a post-graduate qualification, or has equivalent relevant work experience. Formally recognised programme or project management qualification. Desirable criteria

Holds PRINCE2 or MSP project management qualification Experience

Essential criteria

Significant leadership/ management experience. Significant experience of strategic programme delivery and service improvement. Experience of working within both private and public sectors. Experience of facilitation of workshops and meetings involving staff from all levels (frontline staff through to directors). Experience in leading major strategic change initiatives in a challenging organisation/system environment, including the delivery of efficiencies and quality related benefits. Desirable criteria

Experience in more than one organisation/setting of successful leadership of organisation/system wide programmes function. Experience of the design and successful implementation of an organisational approach to delivering efficiency and sustainability, realising significant benefits. Skills

Essential criteria

Significant project/programme management and services development skills acquired in a wide range of organisations. Expertise in portfolio management. Competent in the communication of highly complex and sensitive information. Able to present complex information and data through presentation skills and report writing. Desirable criteria

Strong negotiation and influencing skills. Knowledge

Essential criteria

Knowledge of principles of project and programme management and complex change management. Understands the human elements of change management. Knowledge of a range of improvement methodologies. Desirable criteria

Knowledge of health and social care systems. Other

Essential criteria

The ability to travel independently across the geographical spread of all Trust locations. High levels of self-motivation, discipline and resilience. Comfortable and confident working in politically sensitive environments. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification). We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying. DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK (formerly CRB) FOR POSTS WITH DIRECT SERVICE USER CONTACT - Please be advised that due to recent changes in the DBS Service, organisations no longer receive copies of DBS Disclosures – these are sent directly to candidates only. Therefore, it will be your responsibility, if successful, to ensure that this is taken to the appointing officer as soon as you receive it.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Recent Jobs

London (On site) · Full time

Are you a smart, driven professional who takes pride in making a difference in local communities? Turner & Townsend’s Real Estate division is experiencing significant growth and we’re looking for an experienced industry professional with health project experience to join our high-performing and collaborative Project Management team. Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Contribute to social [...]Read More... from Assistant Project Manager – Healthcare See details

Chasetown (On site) · Full time

My client, Autosmart International are a manufacturing success story! Site Operations Manager – leading fast-paced manufacturing and warehousing About Our Client Autosmart International is a manufacturing success story, leading the field in vehicle cleaning products. We are the No.1 choice of automotive trade customers across the UK. We have doubled in size in the last [...]Read More... from Site Operations Manager See details

London (On site) · Full time

CSS are looking for an experienced duty officer to join our client’s team who are a local council responsible for all areas within the Tendering district. Working hours: All shifts are 8 hours long with various start times available: Monday to Friday – start times between 6AM – 3PM Saturday & Sunday – 6AM – [...]Read More... from Duty Officer See details