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Job summary

Main area
Programme management
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract
Fixed term: 8 months (until 31 March 2025)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
  • Compressed hours
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
907-608
Employer
NICE - The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Employer type
NHS
Site
Level 1A
Town
Manchester
Salary
£50,952 - £57,349 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/07/2024 23:59
Interview date
13/08/2024

Employer heading

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Programme Manager

NHS AfC: Band 8a

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance and advice on promoting high quality health, public health and social care.

As an equal opportunities employer we are committed to creating a inclusive environment and welcome everyone from all backgrounds to apply so we can continue to create a workforce which is representative of the communities we serve.

If you are suitably qualified and have an interest in remote, hybrid, full time or part time working we encourage you to get in touch as we are happy to discuss potential flexible working opportunities.

We have modern offices in Manchester city centre and Stratford, London.  Please take into consideration that you may be required to commute to one of our offices for business purposes if necessary.

Job overview

The Centre for Health Technology Evaluation is looking to appoint a programme manager for planning and operations within technology appraisals and highly specialised technologies

Here at The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) we are passionate about the work we do and proud of the impact we make. We strive for excellence and have an academic culture committed to producing high quality work, which we take collective responsibility for. Not only that, we also put your individual health and wellbeing at the forefront, offering you a great place to work, good benefits, and flexible arrangements, all within a supportive, friendly and inclusive environment.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate excellent leadership and experience of complex programmes of work involving multi-disciplinary teams. You should have strong programme and project management skills, and a high drive and determination to complete tasks where work is unpredictable and deadlines are tight.  


You will be responsible for the operational planning and delivery of several functions within the Planning and Operations team, including scheduling and committee operations.


Interested in applying? Please make it clear in the supporting statement how you meet the criteria.

Working for our organisation

The Centre for Health Technology Evaluation (CHTE) develops guidance on the use of new and existing medicines, treatments and procedures within the NHS.

The Programme Manager is responsible for the operational planning and delivery of several functions within the Planning and Operations team of Technology Appraisals. 

The Technology Appraisals programme at NICE advises the NHS and patients on the clinical and cost effectiveness of the technologies reviewed and their optimal position in clinical practice.

The post holder will also provide programme management to the Centre Coordination Team within CHTE.

Here at NICE we are passionate and proud of the work we do and the impact we make.
We can offer you a great place to work with good benefits, flexible working, and a supportive, friendly, and inclusive environment.


Benefits:
•    We offer a range of benefits including the NHS pension scheme and staff discounts
•    We provide a thorough induction programme
•    Personal development is supported through extensive training and development opportunities
•    We promote flexible working to help staff achieve a healthy work life balance
•    We value equality and diversity and welcome applicants from all sections of the community
•    We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in line with the NHS Guaranteed Interview Scheme

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job.


Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Masters degree or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through experience and further training/development

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Line management experience

Skills/Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Effective and persuasive communicator, with a high degree of personal credibility

Skills/Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas to a range of audiences and to generate trust and confidence in individuals at all levels both within and outside the organisation

Skills/Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Awareness of the extent and nature of the Institute’s stakeholder community and an understanding of the range of methods available for involving and engaging different stakeholder groups

Skills/Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Self-motivated, proactive and innovative

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jenna Dilkes
Job title
Associate Director – planning and operations
Email address
[email protected]
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