Performance & Planning Manager in Salford

Job summaryAn excellent opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 8a Performance & Planning Manager to work at Salford Royal Hospital.You will support the Director of Planning & Performance, engaging with key stakeholders to produce each year's NCA Annual Plan. Through analysis of performance delivery, you will support the development of improvement action required to meet Trust operational objectives. In addition, you will support clinical services in the implementation of Capacity and Demand planning.You will work closely with Clinical services and corporate functions.Main duties of the jobProfessional DutiesSupport the production of the NCA's annual planSupport the deployment of a robust performance framework including: planning, monitoring, analysing, and risk escalation.Support the development and implementation of the NCA's capacity and demand planning process, actively engaging with clinical services.Design, develop, and maintain performance reports that meet customer requirements, some of which support regulatory meetings with NHSE and commissioners. Ensuring that robust and credible information is used in performance reports through the deployment of quality assurance processes and also building predictive tools for the early identification of potential risks and preventative action.Provide expert advice on access standards to internal stakeholders.Attend and coordinate performance meetings, taking an active role in presenting reports and answering queries.Support the development of the NCA's Performance function that is fit for purpose and proactive.About usThe Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.DetailsDate posted12 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
57,528 to 64,750 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference number236-NCA-AC407-26-AJob locationsSalford Royal HospitalStott LaneSalfordM6 8HDUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: Job description
Job responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: Specification
Qualifications
EssentialDegree level or EquivalentEvidence of continuing professional developmentDesirableProject management qualificationRelevant postgraduate qualification to Masters level
Knowledge, Training & Experience
EssentialProject management experience of planning and organisation of activities to meet deadlineExperience of synthesising complex information streams to support the preparation of service plans with trajectoriesExperience of problem solvingSubstantive experience and developed knowledge in performance information managementIn-depth technical expertise of national performance targets including: Urgent Care, 18 weeks, Cancer care & Diagnostic StandardsAwareness of major legislation, government policies and its impact on the performance agendaHighly developed analytical skills to provide interpretation that is linked to the organisation's performance objectivesExcellent communication skills, in particular the ability to present highly complex, sensitive or contentious information to gain cooperation and commitment from diverse groups of stakeholdersCapacity to absorb a variety of information streams quickly and act accordinglyKnowledge of operational capacity & demand management theory and NHS tools & techniquesDesirableExperience of setting, agreeing and auditing standards and targetsExperience of developing and implementing policies and procedures to meet objective and improve servicesManagement experience
Skills & Abilities
EssentialGood negotiator with evidence of an ability to influence others across a range of professions and organisationsAbility to make decisions and influence others to affect changePlanning and performance management skills & techniquesAbility to work under pressure and response to critical and immediate changes of work prioritiesGood organisational and time management skillsSelf-otivated and enthusiastic with ability to be flexible in workload, demonstrating self-confidence and tenacityAbility to work as part of a team and with al levels of staff both internally and externally to the organisationAbility to concentrate intensely for long periods of time and functions effectively under pressureGood communicator and able to network and manage relationships effectivelyAbility to travel between hospital and community sites within the TrustAbility to use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint packages to an expert level, as well as manipulation of large datasets
Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialDegree level or EquivalentEvidence of continuing professional developmentDesirableProject management qualificationRelevant postgraduate qualification to Masters level
Knowledge, Training & Experience
EssentialProject management experience of planning and organisation of activities to meet deadlineExperience of synthesising complex information streams to support the preparation of service plans with trajectoriesExperience of problem solvingSubstantive experience and developed knowledge in performance information managementIn-depth technical expertise of national performance targets including: Urgent Care, 18 weeks, Cancer care & Diagnostic StandardsAwareness of major legislation, government policies and its impact on the performance agendaHighly developed analytical skills to provide interpretation that is linked to the organisation's performance objectivesExcellent communication skills, in particular the ability to present highly complex, sensitive or contentious information to gain cooperation and commitment from diverse groups of stakeholdersCapacity to absorb a variety of information streams quickly and act accordinglyKnowledge of operational capacity & demand management theory and NHS tools & techniquesDesirableExperience of setting, agreeing and auditing standards and targetsExperience of developing and implementing policies and procedures to meet objective and improve servicesManagement experience
Skills & Abilities
EssentialGood negotiator with evidence of an ability to influence others across a range of professions and organisationsAbility to make decisions and influence others to affect changePlanning and performance management skills & techniquesAbility to work under pressure and response to critical and immediate changes of work prioritiesGood organisational and time management skillsSelf-otivated and enthusiastic with ability to be flexible in workload, demonstrating self-confidence and tenacityAbility to work as part of a team and with al levels of staff both internally and externally to the organisationAbility to concentrate intensely for long periods of time and functions effectively under pressureGood communicator and able to network and manage relationships effectivelyAbility to travel between hospital and community sites within the TrustAbility to use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint packages to an expert level, as well as manipulation of large datasetsDisclosure 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 nameNorthern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust AddressSalford Royal HospitalStott LaneSalfordM6 8HDUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorthern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust AddressSalford Royal HospitalStott LaneSalfordM6 8HDUnited KingdomEmployer's website