Job summaryThe post holder will support the Senior Digital Management Team by providing effective programme management support for the successful delivery of the EPR development roadmap. They will manage the overall scope, objectives and priorities for the programme and ensure delivery structures are in place to drive progress and deliver all identified objectives. They will provide Day-to-day leadership of the programme and stakeholder interaction. They will be accountable for the development and management of risk registers and risk mitigation plans of the overall programme and supporting projects.The post holder will also be responsible for leading the implementation of other large-scale digital programmes and projects which impact across the Trust. Programmes will typically involve significant organisational change management and may require the solving of complex ICT issues. In addition, the post holder will have line management responsibility for a number of permanent and temporary project staff.Please note that the interviews will take place on 3rd & 7th September, subject to availability.Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.Main duties of the jobThe Senior Programme Manager will provide strategic leadership for the delivery of major digital transformation programmes, including the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) roadmap. The role is responsible for programme governance, stakeholder engagement, change management, benefits realisation, risk management, budget oversight and the successful delivery of digital initiatives that improve patient care and operational performance. The postholder will work closely with clinical, operational and executive leaders to drive innovation, continuous improvement and organisational transformation across the Trust.About usUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.DetailsDate posted03 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary 66,582 to 77,368 a year per annum pro rota ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number218-AC-B8B-8188865Job locationsUniversity Hospitals Coventry and WarwickshireClifford Bridge RoadCoventryCV2 2DXUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Senior Programme Manager will be accountable for ensuring all plans, changes and outcomes have clinical support. This may include development and delivery of surveys/audits to collect feedback on aspects of the programme from stakeholders and service users and the collation and analysis of data to inform decision making, working with the communicationsUse highly developed skills to involve and motivate colleagues to assure and successfully implement developments and improvements to the Trusts Electronic Patient Record system.Develop capability within the organisation to support digital transformation.Transfer expertise and knowledge as appropriate, regarding innovation (including developing and delivering formal briefing/training to promote innovation) across clinical and operational teams as well as externally to other providers at local and regional level.Identify interdependencies, manage risks, model the potential impacts on the wider organisation, determine resource requirements and build in contingency where required.Support an overall programme structure for the successful delivery of the EPR development roadmap and other digital strategic programmes that ensures coordination across different activities, defines programme milestones and reports on the delivery of objectives.Contribute to the Digital strategic planning process, delivery of priorities and management of consequential adjustments to activities.Attend as appropriate, meetings with varied internal and external key stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of the programmes objectives.Ensure an appropriate programme management framework is in place.Be accountable for the development of rigorous plans supporting all Programmes projectsDevelop meticulous systems for outcomes reporting and benefits measurement; develop reporting mechanisms that clearly demonstrate progress and deliveryUndertake regular audits applying meaningful indicators to demonstrate achieved outcomes and benefits.Throughout the redesign and change implementation process, put rigorous review regimes in place that ensure all possible outcomes and issues are considered, modelled and mitigated.Ensure that continuous improvement methods and culture are embedded within the teams and stakeholder groups.Be accountable for the development and management of risk registers and risk mitigation plans.For further details of the role please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilitiesThe Senior Programme Manager will be accountable for ensuring all plans, changes and outcomes have clinical support. This may include development and delivery of surveys/audits to collect feedback on aspects of the programme from stakeholders and service users and the collation and analysis of data to inform decision making, working with the communicationsUse highly developed skills to involve and motivate colleagues to assure and successfully implement developments and improvements to the Trusts Electronic Patient Record system.Develop capability within the organisation to support digital transformation.Transfer expertise and knowledge as appropriate, regarding innovation (including developing and delivering formal briefing/training to promote innovation) across clinical and operational teams as well as externally to other providers at local and regional level.Identify interdependencies, manage risks, model the potential impacts on the wider organisation, determine resource requirements and build in contingency where required.Support an overall programme structure for the successful delivery of the EPR development roadmap and other digital strategic programmes that ensures coordination across different activities, defines programme milestones and reports on the delivery of objectives.Contribute to the Digital strategic planning process, delivery of priorities and management of consequential adjustments to activities.Attend as appropriate, meetings with varied internal and external key stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of the programmes objectives.Ensure an appropriate programme management framework is in place.Be accountable for the development of rigorous plans supporting all Programmes projectsDevelop meticulous systems for outcomes reporting and benefits measurement; develop reporting mechanisms that clearly demonstrate progress and deliveryUndertake regular audits applying meaningful indicators to demonstrate achieved outcomes and benefits.Throughout the redesign and change implementation process, put rigorous review regimes in place that ensure all possible outcomes and issues are considered, modelled and mitigated.Ensure that continuous improvement methods and culture are embedded within the teams and stakeholder groups.Be accountable for the development and management of risk registers and risk mitigation plans.For further details of the role please see the attached job description.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialoMaster Degree or equivalent, preferably in a relevant subject (or commensurate work experience). oPost-registration study and/or equivalent experience.DesirableoPrince 2 qualification. oManaging Successful Programmes qualification. Experience EssentialoMinimum of 5 years senior NHS experience. oExperience at a senior level within a programme or project team. oExperience of managing the procurement and implementation of major IT systems. oKnowledge of the potential of ICT and how best the NHS can make use of information systems to support clinical innovation oExperience of training or facilitating multi-disciplinary staff groups. oExperience of managing change in complex environment. oExperience of service redesign across departments and/or overseeing improvement plans Knowledge EssentialoHighly developed specialist knowledge of programme or project management in an NHS environment Skills EssentialoProven ability to develop and implement Information and IT strategies including gaining commitment from key stakeholders internally and externally. oAbility to lead and motivate staff from a range of backgrounds including from technical and user roles working in multidisciplinary teams. oAbility to prioritise and delegate appropriately. oAbility to write clearly and appropriately for particular purpose/target group. oAbility to influence decision-making and practice. oAbility to process information in a logical order and develop & document procedures. oConfidence to work with groups of different sizes, including formal presentations to a variety of different stakeholders up to Board level. oAbility to plan and prioritise work appropriately. oAbility to motivate and lead teams of disparate staff and resolve conflicts. oAbility to work across organisational boundaries Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours EssentialoMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience Person Specification Qualifications EssentialoMaster Degree or equivalent, preferably in a relevant subject (or commensurate work experience). oPost-registration study and/or equivalent experience.DesirableoPrince 2 qualification. oManaging Successful Programmes qualification. Experience EssentialoMinimum of 5 years senior NHS experience. oExperience at a senior level within a programme or project team. oExperience of managing the procurement and implementation of major IT systems. oKnowledge of the potential of ICT and how best the NHS can make use of information systems to support clinical innovation oExperience of training or facilitating multi-disciplinary staff groups. oExperience of managing change in complex environment. oExperience of service redesign across departments and/or overseeing improvement plans Knowledge EssentialoHighly developed specialist knowledge of programme or project management in an NHS environment Skills EssentialoProven ability to develop and implement Information and IT strategies including gaining commitment from key stakeholders internally and externally. oAbility to lead and motivate staff from a range of backgrounds including from technical and user roles working in multidisciplinary teams. oAbility to prioritise and delegate appropriately. oAbility to write clearly and appropriately for particular purpose/target group. oAbility to influence decision-making and practice. oAbility to process information in a logical order and develop & document procedures. oConfidence to work with groups of different sizes, including formal presentations to a variety of different stakeholders up to Board level. oAbility to plan and prioritise work appropriately. oAbility to motivate and lead teams of disparate staff and resolve conflicts. oAbility to work across organisational boundaries Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours EssentialoMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experienceDisclosure 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS TrustAddressUniversity Hospitals Coventry and WarwickshireClifford Bridge RoadCoventryCV2 2DXUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS TrustAddressUniversity Hospitals Coventry and WarwickshireClifford Bridge RoadCoventryCV2 2DXUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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