Job summaryWe are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead our Frontline Digitisation Programme providing a minimum standard for NHS Electronic Health Records to adhere to Digital Capabilities Framework to ensure Digital is at the heart of Patient Care.Dorset Healthcare are working in collaboration with the wider Dorset and Somerset ICS's in partnership to procure a solution for all NHS Providers within the two ICS's. This is the first multi-ICS Collaborative for Frontline Digitisation which is both a highly complex landscape as well as an exciting opportunity for the staff and patients across our providers.Ability to influence and negotiate with integrity ensuring our deliverables meet stakeholder needs, improve outcomes for people and deliver the benefits to the services, patients and wider organisation. Work effectively across organisational, technical and political boundaries with the ability to form good working relationships. Able to make complex, technical information, language simple and accessible for non-technical audiences is key.As direct line manager you will be confident in all aspects of line management, appraisals, grievances, performance tracking and development whilst committed to our kind and compassionate leadership style.This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.Main duties of the jobAccountable for all programme management governance tasks keeping all key programme documentation up to date. Working within tolerance and utilising knowledge and experience from Managing Successful Programmes, PRINCE2 and Agile throughout. To work in a fast-paced, evolving environment and use an iterative method and flexible approach to enable rapid delivery and escalation where required, with the ability to delegate projects of work to delivery teams whilst staying informed and tracking delivery against the overall programme.You will be expected to adhere to our standardised approach to produce various project documents supporting governance and engagement activities, working collaboratively with the IM&T Portfolio Team to enhance and develop this aspect.It will be vital to align the Frontline Digitisation Programme to the strategic objectives of the Trust assuring we are scheduling within a pre-existing prioritisation process. This will include complex capacity and resource planning across multiple teams where the assigned staff are not directly employed by the programme.A good understanding of capital and revenue management is mandatory to support the effective utilisation and tracking of funds available to ensure deliverables are within cost and scope. You will be expected to provide visibility of the work of the team to the organisation, working in an open and transparent way, creating a culture of sharing and reflective learning ensuring continuous improvement.About usAt Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.netPerson SpecificationFinance / ResourcesEssentialExperience of managing and monitoring financial resources and delivering programmes within budget.Experience of preparing and managing programme resource plans.Experience of NHS finance and accountancy with a proven track record of managing multi-million-pound programmes.Job Specific ExperienceEssentialExperience of Programme Management on major programmes.Knowledge and experience of capturing user needs, development of specifications and requirements for successful procurement.Experience of collaborative working across organisational, regional and national boundaries.Experience in creation of highly complex HM Treasury 5 case model documentation to contribute towards central funding applications.The skills to assess analyse and synthesise highly complex information/data from several sources and make recommendations, options appraisals decisions or produce reportsExperience of benefits identification, management and realisation.DesirableWorking knowledge of digital platforms within community and mental health settingsManagerial / Supervisory ExperienceEssentialExperience of managing major clinical or business change in a Programme environment.Experience of managing staffConfident and an ability to motivate and inspire confidence in othersPersonal Qualities / AttributesEssentialExperience of issuing and analysing complex data including; reports, audits and surveys for projectsHighly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels with a wide range of individuals and within groupsExcellent communication skills and evidence of ability to motivate, negotiate, train, coach and reassure in a difficult or uncertain environment.Excellent communication skills, both written and oral and including presentation skills.Ability to work autonomously and equally effective as part of or directing a multi-disciplinary team.Ability to think innovatively and promote new ways of working, continuously striving to improve services, systems and performance.Negotiates and influences effectively with internal and external contacts.Flexible to meet the needs of the service and able to plan and prioritise in order to meet deadlines.Ability to analyse complex situations and take rational decisions/actions, based on information available.Enthusiastic and committed to personal development, open a receptive to feedback.Resilience, stamina, personal integrity and reliability under pressure.Ability to promote and manage change and the cultural change linked to the adoption and use of technologyKnowledge, skills and trainingEssentialDegree or equivalent qualifications and specialist training to Masters degree or equivalent plus relevant specialist knowledge, backed up by practical experience.Significant experience as a manager in the NHS, supporting and managing staff.Managing Successful Programmes PractitionerSubstantial NHS experience of facilitating and managing major programmes and transformational change within and across healthcare organisations, effectively working in Teams at both Project Management and Programme Management levels.Working knowledge of multiple implementation methodologies e.g. Agile, Waterfall etcBusiness Change knowledge and skillsEvidence of leading and implementing change, influencing behaviour, collaborative working with others.Evidence of significant structured programme management skills and experience aligning to strategic objectives.Extensive business case writing skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer detailsEmployer nameDorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation TrustAddressSentinel HouseNuffield Industrial EstatePooleBH15 0RBEmployer's websitehttps://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)