# Programme Delivery Manager - Band 8B > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/programme-delivery-manager-band-8b/6748d6c2-1852-4799-b4c2-ecd1cf00ff81 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/programme-delivery-manager-band-8b/6748d6c2-1852-4799-b4c2-ecd1cf00ff81.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Lincoln County Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Manager - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £66,582 - £77,368 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (or secondment) - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-14T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-30T12:30:53.366Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lincolnshire/Lincoln/United_Lincolnshire_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Programme_Delivery/Programme_Delivery-v8315666 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8315666?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ulh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The East Midlands Acute Provider (EMAP) Network is a group of the seven acute (hospital) providers across the East Midlands who have come together to maximise the opportunity afforded through collaboration. We have been working together as a collaborative since 2021 and while each NHS Trust has its own unique challenges, we also share a common goal which is to make things better for our population. We work together when it is beneficial to do so at scale. Since 2021, EMAP has matured and continues to develop. It is now governed through a joint memorandum of understanding, led by the Chief Executives of the acute hospitals. EMAP's remit considers both specialised and district general hospital services with a focus on short term delivery whilst aligning for long term strategic benefits. If you are already working for one of the seven acute hospitals that is a member of EMAP, a secondment will be considered. The majority of the role is office based. There may be an occasional requirement to travel across the east midlands to support a workshop / event. This will happen 2-3 times a year. The Programme Delivery Manager will be responsible for leading a portfolio of projects. This will include leading the implementation of service development and improvement through a Programme approach, in line with the EMAP strategy, national guidance and best practice. ### Main duties of the job Requirement to manage complex programmes and projects with dependencies and links with long term / annual plan / strategic objectives Use highly developed negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills when dealing with highly complex situations to drive Transformation Programmes to enable delivery of Improvement across projects aligned to the EMAP Strategy. Communicate with all levels of stakeholders across EMAP using effective communication skills where there may be resistance to change. Responsible for designing and developing the Programme structure and governance arrangements to deliver sustainable service improvement in line with strategic objectives. Planning the programme and monitoring its overall progress and performance. In addition, monitoring the progress against all detailed Project plans, including dependencies and interfaces between different projects. Lead and manage the effective co-ordination of the projects and their dependencies / interfaces, analysing any conflicts between projects and taking corrective action to resolve these. This can involve conveying contentious information and negotiating agreements to enable on-going progress. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the full breakdown of tasks, duties and responsibilities. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the Job Description and Person Specification, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. ### Applicant requirements This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills - Ability to use IT packages – Microsoft Office - Standard keyboard skills ### Knowledge **Essential** - Good knowledge of financial and staff management - Understanding of working with confidential information - An awareness of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes - An awareness of project management approaches **Desirable** - A knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes - A knowledge of project management approaches ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working at a senior/corporate level within the NHS - Demonstrable experience in leading, motivating and managing teams - Significant experience of communicating and working with staff at all levels - Experience of budget and staff management - Experience of managing competing priorities - Experience of change management / service redesign /programme management at scale **Desirable** - Experience of managing and successfully delivering a Programme ### Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to Master level or equivalent experience in a relevant field - Highly developed specialist knowledge in programme development / management - Professional management training / qualification - Evidence of continuing professional development **Desirable** - Project Management Qualification eg Prince 2 or equivalent ## Documents - [workwell plan (pdf, 10.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3099) - [ceo welcome letter (pdf, 83.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2883) - [ulht staff networks (pdf, 13.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2739) - [band 8b programme delivery manager (pdf, 129.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10636679) - [acceptable use of ai in personal statements (pdf, 95.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2953) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.