Programme Manager

The Diagnostics Programme Team is responsible for implementing both the recommendation of Richards Review and commitments in the Long Term Plan for diagnostics services. Working with colleagues across the region and with ICS systems the Team will lead the and support the transformation and recovery of diagnostics services and will be responsible for:
+ Providing oversight and strategic direction of the implementation and delivery of the recommendations of the Richards' Review; 'Diagnostics: Recovery and Renewal' across North West.
+ Identifying the key priority focus areas for diagnostics transformation across the region.
+ Delivering the Community Diagnostics Hub programme
The Diagnostics Team will support Integrated Care systems to deliver the diagnostics transformation, specifically supporting network formation, review of clinical pathways and implementation of Community Diagnostic Hubs. The overall objective of the team is to improve outcomes and access to Diagnostics ensuring earlier diagnosis and connected patient records.
This role will provide programme and project management support to the Senior Diagnostic Transformation Manager(s) as well as the wider NW Diagnostic Team, Senior Managers, Directors and stakeholders., As programme manager, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service supporting the national focus for investment and transformation of Diagnostics and timely delivery of Community Diagnostic Hubs
The post holder will support the provision of an efficient, effective and high quality professional and well co-ordinated service capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements ensuring alignment with the activity of the organisation., + Support the Senior Diagnostic Transformation Manager(s) with strategic leadership and operational management of the programme contributing to the effective delivery of the national diagnostics programme
+ Support delivery by engaging with subject matter experts, system partners and key stakeholders involved in the diagnostic programmes workstreams.
+ Deputise for Senior Diagnostic Transformation Manager(s) in full range of duties including attending and/or chairing internal and external meetings.
+ Ensure accurate and open communication between NHSEI programme managers, ICS programme managers and key organisations is enabled and accommodated.
+ Co-ordinate and create returns to NHSEI relating to the progress of workstreams to ensure they align with national and regional strategic aims and objectives.
+ Identify issues, risks and mitigations ensuring these are documented using local systems and processes, escalated appropriately when necessary and reviewed regularly.
+ Support financial undertakings to monitor and manage programme budgets effectively, acting in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
+ Support the portfolio of initiatives in demonstrating value for money and managing and delivering agreed benefits
+ Operate professionally in a sensitive and political arena.
+ To work flexibly as a member of the Diagnostics Team developing good working relationships with colleagues internally and with external stakeholders.
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